That mission was to create a fun, educational environment for her children at home, and to do it in a way that was fun for her, too. After posting a few of their activities on Facebook and receiving tons of positive feedback, Citro decided to create her own blog.

I really didn’t think it would go anywhere because there are so many blogs. I was really lucky a couple of my first posts went viral on Pintrest.

They went viral for a good reason: Citro’s activities are like nothing we’ve ever seen before. They combine colors, smells, tastes, and textures that would be irresistible for any child. The former science teacher worked hard to perfect her sensory play activities before posting them online.

A lot of them take me months to figure out, which I know sounds dorky but it’s totally true.

Below are 12 of the coolest sensory play activities Citro has put online with their respective links!

If you want more of Citro’s work, be sure to check out her website

Keep your kids busy with these creative, fun and educational crafts. One word… AMAZING.

The magic foaming dough snowman!

Here are the full directions to create the magic foaming dough snowman.

 

Safe (and edible) glowing water for baths

Here are the full directions to create the safe and edible glowing water.

 

Colored beans that are fun to play and create things with

Here are the full directions to create colored beans.

 

Painted salt sculptures

Here are the full directions to create painted salt sculptures.

 

Magic puffing snow

Here are the full directions to create the magic puffing snow.

 

A rainbow ice tower ready for excavation

Here are the full directions to create the rainbow ice tower.

 

All-natural glowing play dough

Here are the full directions to create the all-natural glowing play dough.

 

Polka dot slime

Here are the full directions to create the polka dot slime.

 

Rainbow foam dough

Here are the full directions to create rainbow foam dough.

 

Elephant toothpaste!

Here are the full directions to create the elephant toothpaste.

 

Rainbow soap foam

Here are the full directions to create the rainbow soap foam.

 

Safe and edible miniature floating beads

Here are the full directions to create the safe and edible miniature floating beads.