Mother
Wife
Educator
Creator of Busy Little Hands
As an educator and mom to three, I am constantly looking for outlets where my kids can let their creativity roam free in a safe, development friendly environment. Over the summer of 2022, my daughter had a “Frozen” themed birthday party. As I began thinking about favors, I knew I wanted them to mimic this creative mindset. From there, I made my first mini sensory kit for her friends to take home. This kit had all the fixings to build their own snowman, using multiple senses and focusing heavily on fine motor development. I loved hearing from the parents after the party and getting photos of the snowmen their child created. Although each kit was the same, every snowman looked different, and that’s what I loved most. There were no set instructions on how to play with these kits. The kids got to simply let their creative energy take over. From that moment, I knew I had to make more!
So here I am, knee deep in sensory kits, ready to share them with the world. These kits are perfect for car rides, on a plane, a morning activity, stocking stuffers, favors, and more.
Feel free to follow @BusyLittleHandsSalem on Instagram and Facebook and share with friends and family. I can’t wait to see all the future busy little hands!
xoxo
Hilary
FAQs
Usage suggestions?
The mini sensory kits are portable so they can be used in the car on a road trip, on a plane, a morning activity at the kitchen table, as stocking stuffers, party favors, etc. All of our sensory kits can be used for gifting, classroom essentials, independent/guided play, and so much more.
Where can we follow you on social media?
You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram. @BusyLittleHandsSalem
What is the ideal age range?
Because of the small pieces that some of our sensory kits contain, we advise that ages 3 and up use this at a more independent level. This is not to discourage the use at a younger age, but to make sure that they are used with supervision and guidance for the younger customers. You’ll be surprised to see how much fun you’ll have creating and guiding your younger toddler!
Product suggestion per age?
12-18 Months: Play-doh bundles with supervision & guidance. A 1:1 Parent child activity.
18M-3T: Play-doh bundles/Mini Kits/Mid-size kits/Large Kits with supervision & guidance. A 1:1 Parent child activity.
3T+: Play-doh bundles/Mini Kits/Mid-size kits/Large Kits. Independent play OR guided play.
How does this benefit my child’s development?
The top benefits would be sensory and fine motor development. These kits require the use of multiple senses along with focusing heavily on different fine motor skills depending on the kit (scooping, rolling, squeezing, threading, sensory tool mastery etc.) These kits also provide a calm, safe and creative space for a child to relax and breathe, when needed.
Do you offer local pick up?
If you want to avoid shipping charges, we do offer free local pick up in Salem, NH. When ordering, choose the pick up option at checkout. Following order completion, BLH will email you to coordinate a day/time and give our residence address.
What is your turnaround time?
5-7 days, staying on the earlier side of that time frame.
What are the ingredients in your play doh?
Flour, cream of tartar, salt, coconut oil/vegetable oil, glitter (some dough), spices/essential oils for scent and food dye for coloring.