Have you ever made a sensory bin or played with a sensory bin? If not, you are in for a real treat! If you have, then you know how wonderful sensory bins and sensory play is for young kids {adults too}! Here are some of our favorite sensory bins that will have you playing, laughing, and learning in no time!
10 Favorite Sensory Bins for Kids
A Simple, Wonderful Way To Connect With A Child
Our Favorite Sensory Bins are an awesome mix of ideas and fillers that are easy to make!
Why make A Sensory Bin?
We love sensory bins! From an early age, I have used sensory bins with my son as a way for him to engage in play. Sensory bins present so many opportunities for emotional growth and early learning development. The possibilities are endless from a simple bin of rice or beans and scoops to a more elaborate themed bin for a holiday or a specific unit on dinosaurs. Sensory play ranges from general scooping and dumping to highly imaginative role playing. Sensory bins have proven to be awesome for developing language skills, fine motor skills, and social skills. There are many ways to include early learning concepts such as literacy, mathematics and science into your bins. I encourage you to read my ALL ABOUT SENSORY BINS: 5 Things You Need To Know!
Our 10 Favorite Sensory Bin Play Ideas
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1. Planet Earth Animals And Water Beads
3. Colored Sand And Recycled Containers
4. Frozen Dinosaur Eggs and Rocks
9. Shredded Paper Recycle Play
Hope you enjoyed some of our favorite sensory bins!
Did you find a great idea to try out for your sensory play? Use our ideas as a great base to expand on your child’s interests. The wonderful thing about a sensory bin is the flexibility to customize it to fit your needs and your childs abilities and interests! Check out some of our resources below for even more ideas.
DIY Body Paint /P is for Preschooler
20 Must-Try Toddler Activities for Tot-Schooling/
Lemon Lime Adventures
Follow Little Bins For Little Hands’s board Hands On Play Activities for Kids on Pinterest.
Sensory Bin Resources. Click on photos for full article
Anna says
Thank you this was very helpful!!