Freeze colored water in ice cube trays with popsicle sticks. Once frozen, toddlers can use them as "paints" on paper, watching the colors...

Mix water, dish soap, and a bit of food coloring, then use a hand mixer to create a thick foam. Toddlers will love playing with the soft,...

Fill a bin with colored rice (dyed with vinegar and food coloring). Add scoops, cups, and small toys for toddlers to pour, sift, and...

Combine flour and baby oil to make a soft, moldable dough that holds its shape. It’s perfect for building and shaping without being too...

Collect leaves, sticks, or flowers and dip them in washable paint. Toddlers can use these as brushes to create art while exploring...

Make a batch of jelly, and once it's set, let toddlers squish it between their fingers, hide small toys inside, or just enjoy the cool,...

Set up an outdoor "kitchen" with bowls, spoons, and dirt. Add water to create mud, and let toddlers pretend to cook and serve mud pies.

Mix cornflour and water to create this fascinating, non-Newtonian fluid. It's both solid and liquid, making it a unique sensory experience.

Spread shaving cream on a tray or table and let toddlers swirl, pat, and create patterns with their hands or toy cars. Add a few drops of...