What Are Play Schemas? Understanding Your Child’s Urges to Learn
July 19, 2025
A simple guide to understanding the 9 schemas that drive how young children explore, play, and learn every day. ...
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Toy Labeling Ideas for Toddlers: Easy Setup for Teachers & Parents
July 10, 2025
Teach toddlers to clean up with 5 easy toy labeling ideas. ...
60 Tuff Tray Sensory Play Activity Cards for Toddlers & Preschool – Hands-On Ideas for Early Years Learning
June 25, 2025
Explore 60 sensory play activity cards for tuff trays, sensory bins, and early years learning. Perfect for toddlers, preschool, and creative play setups. ...
How to Make Fossil Salt Dough for a Dinosaur Tuff Tray Dig Site
June 22, 2025
Create your own dinosaur sand play setup with a hands-on Tuff Tray fossil dig! Use DIY salt dough fossils or printable bones to turn your...
Introducing the NEW 2025 White Tuff Tray: Why It’s Perfect for Sensory Play
June 8, 2025
Not just a pretty tray — the White Tuff Tray is tough, stain-resistant, and made to PLAY. ...
🌊 5 Ocean-Themed Tuff Tray Ideas for World Ocean Month & Coral Reef Day
May 30, 2025
Celebrate World Ocean Month and Coral Reef Day with 5 ocean-themed tuff tray setups that inspire sensory play, creativity, and early learning for preschoolers. ...
Understanding Reggio, Montessori, Waldorf, and HighScope in 5 Minutes + Sensory Play Ideas
May 22, 2025
Explore how top early learning philosophies use sensory play—and why a Tuff Tray is the perfect fit for Reggio, Montessori, Waldorf, and HighScope. ...
April Showers Bring MAY Flowers! Tuff Tray Fun for Sensory Play in Spring + USA Flowers
April 20, 2025
At Learning Through PLAYtrays, we use flowers as our favorite sensory bin filler! Explore Reggio Emilia-inspired tray ideas with natural loose parts, perfect for spring...
Fizzy Earth Day Fun in a Tuff Tray – A Small World Sensory Activity!
April 12, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day with fun and easy activities for kids! Explore fizzing Earth, FREE nature crafts, and global learning ideas. ...
3 Sensory Play Ideas: What Will You Put in Your TUFF Tray Today?
April 3, 2025
Discover fun, screen-free TUFF Tray ideas + 5 sensory play benefits. Free download inside! Messy play = learning in action. ...
Tuff Tray Ideas for Preschools - 52 Weeks of PLAYtrays - Sensory Play and Learning
March 21, 2025
Learn about the educational benefits, how to effectively use flashcards, and explore creative flashcard activities designed for sensory play. ...
How to Play with a Tuff Tray: Fun & Creative Ideas
March 16, 2025
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this guide offers valuable insights on making the most out of a tuff tray for creative and educational...
