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Katie Young posted a reply on Re: Sensory Tables - Kinetic Sand?
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Said: We're currently using kinetic sand in our sensory table and will feature it again in March as part of a dinosaur-themed program. It is not containable, but it is easier to contain than loose sand or plastic beads. We rotate...
Rachel Brown posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Sensory Tables - Kinetic Sand?
Hi,
We currently have a sensory table that is in a beach themed area that was designed to use sand. At some point we moved away from sand and currently use plastic beads/tiny pellets. These are nearly as hard to contain as the sand.
I am looking for other materials to put in the sensory table.
We are considering kinetic sand.
I would appreciate any input advice or feedback that you might have about if kinetic sand is a good choice? If so,...
We currently have a sensory table that is in a beach themed area that was designed to use sand. At some point we moved away from sand and currently use plastic beads/tiny pellets. These are nearly as hard to contain as the sand.
I am looking for other materials to put in the sensory table.
We are considering kinetic sand.
I would appreciate any input advice or feedback that you might have about if kinetic sand is a good choice? If so,...
Erica Wainwright posted a reply on Re: InterActivity Session Events A-Z What are y...
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Said: How do you manage guest expectations prior to and during the event that there are spaces that food and drink is not allowed? How do you manage the clean up after events to ensure that a cup, fork, etc. is not left behind in a child-focu...
Valerie Drapeau posted a reply on Re: Kids Council Applications
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Said: Thank you all so much! These suggestions and examples are super helpful. I especially love the video idea Aidan. We will reach out if looking for further info but I appreciate you all so much!
Lauren Akinlawon posted a reply on Re: Kids Council Applications
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Said: Hi Val! Our museum started a youth advisory council for 12-18 year olds about 3 years ago. We are an emerging museum on the west side of Chicago. Our youth fill out this google f...
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