Favorites for Play and Learning

This page features a curated collection of tools, toys, and materials we regularly use to support play, learning, and daily routines with young children. Many of these items are intentionally simple, open-ended, and easy to adapt across environments.

We are strong believers in reuse, reduce, and recycle—and we always encourage families to shop their home first or check their local Buy Nothing group before purchasing anything new. If you’d like to recreate an activity exactly as shown or prefer the convenience of ordering, you’re welcome to use the links below.

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🏴‍☠️ Gasparilla Sensory Bin 🏴‍☠️

Gasparilla-Inspired Sensory Bin

Gasparilla inspired reading

  1. Gasparilla Skull Bead - Check on Amazon

  2. Beads - Check on Amazon

  3. Kinetic sand (base sensory material) – Check on Amazon

  4. Mini pirate figures – Check on Amazon

  5. Treasure chest container – Check on Amazon

  6. Gold coins - Check on Amazon

  7. Jewels – Check on Amazon

  8. Plastic shovels – Check on Amazon

  9. Sensory Scoops - Check on Amazon

  10. Assorted Scoops and Tools - Check on Amazon

  11. Sensory bin or shallow container – Check on Amazon

  12. Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map - Check on Amazon

  13. Sensory Table - Check on Amazon

For the little one in your life:

  1. Portable Changing Pad

  2. Bumpy Ball