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Wintergreen Play Dough

By Stephanie Rose

Playdough is a favorite sensory activity of most kids, and it is a great choice because it offers so much beyond just a fun activity. It is great for fine motor skills, you can use it for learning how to form letters and numbers, and it keeps them busy for awhile! I especially love whipping […]

Filed Under: DIY/Crafts, Essential Oils

Ice Age Sensory Activity

Ice Age Ice Sensory Activity

By Stephanie Rose

As hot as it has been outside I think this Ice Age Ice Sensory Activity will not only cool them down, but will keep them busy. You will want to keep an eye on them but it will give you a break from the momma, momma, momma, mooooom…..for maybe a moment or two. Read on […]

Filed Under: Home & Garden

Finding Dory Nemo Playdough

Finding Dory Nemo Homemade Playdough

By Stephanie Rose

I don’t know about yours but my Mini loves to play with playdough. She loves making it and then adding different colors to it. I even add essential oils in order to calm her down. This homemade Playdough recipe is perfect for Finding Dory and Nemo fans. Wow the kids and keep them busy with […]

Filed Under: DIY/Crafts

Forbrain Review

Forbrain – Sound For Life Ltd #hsreview

By Stephanie Rose

Mini has memory retention issues. So, memorizing things is hard and often leads to tears. She feels like a failure when we have to go over the same thing over and over again. To say say the least I was excited when we were selected to review Forbrain – Sound For Life LTD and was sent their […]

Filed Under: Autism, Homeschooling, Reviews

Shark Sensory Bin for Shark Week

By Stephanie Rose

Shark Week is just about here and I am so excited for it! This Shark Sensory Bin is perfect for it. Mini’s favorite activity to do for any subject is sensory bins so it was a pretty easy choice for Shark Week.  Sensory bins are fun yes but they can also be a great learning […]

Filed Under: Autism, Homeschooling

Cappuccino Homemade Playdough

By Stephanie Rose

Mini loves playdough but I am not gonna lie, momma loves to get her hands into this one too and inhale the yummy cappuccino aroma deeply. I love to use playdough in our homeschool for learning as well as throughout the day for playtime- it builds fine motor skills, encourages little imaginations, provides a great […]

Filed Under: Autism, DIY/Crafts, Home & Garden

Easy Gel Hearts Sensory Activity

Easy Gel Sensory Activity

By Stephanie Rose

  Easy Gel Sensory Activity Do you love easy gel sensory activities for your child? They are a wonderful way to exercise creativity as well as encourage fine motor skills! Take a look below at this easy sensory gel activity you can make and enjoy with your child. In just minutes, and for just pennies, you can […]

Filed Under: DIY/Crafts, Homeschooling

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Hi I’m Stephanie. I’m a Chuck wearing, tattooed, purple haired heathen chasing after Jesus. I’m a blogger, wife, special needs homeschooling mama, and fur baby owner. Welcome to Simple in the Country. Here you will find a patchwork of things including diy’s, recipes, unit studies, and homesteading prepping ideas. Please make yourself at home. Feel free to drop me a line at stephanie@littlebloginthecountry.com with any questions you many have.

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