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Challenge your students to use colorful cups, tubes, and balls to build creations on the light table. It's art; it's engineering; it's fun!

For the longest time, I wanted a light table. I wanted one to use in my classroom and then I wanted one to use at home with my little one. There are so many beautiful play and sensory ideas using light tables, but they always seemed way out of reach financially. I had seen […]

Dead simple. How to make your own (easy) diy light table for curious and creative kids. #diylighttable #diykidsactivites #kidsactivities

A DIY light table play box for 4-year-olds. This Montessori friendly toy is perfect for a variety of fun learning activities.

When my kid showed an intense interest in colors and drawing, I thought a light table would be the perfect tool to help explore this creativity further. However, buying one seemed a bit out of my budget. That's when I stumbled upon the idea of making one myself. Starting this project felt daunting at first, but once I found some DIY plans online, it seemed more doable. The plans I found offered a variety of designs, from simple setups requiring minimal tools to more elaborate constructions…

Akilina | Pediatric Occupational Therapist on Instagram: "Light Up Their Sensory Play! 🌟 👋🏻 Hi, I’m Akilina! I’m a pediatric occupational therapist and a passionate mom devoted to early childhood development. I’m thrilled to share essential tips for a thriving journey in your child’s growth! Adding illumination to our sensory activities has really taken things to the next level! The added visual stimulation not only captivates attention but also helps prolong engagement, making the…

There are so many ways to explore light in the classroom with your students I have a small light table that is always out and available for play in my classroom. I use this light table for simple activities and try to keep something out and available for light table play every single day...