15 All Things Butterflies and Bugs Sensory Bins

When the bugs are out in full force, don’t swat them away! Instead, take a few minutes and check out how cool they are. You can put together your own bug  sensory bin or butterfly sensory bin to explore creepy crawlies a bit more in your home, group setting, or classroom. Sensory play is such a fun learning activity for young kids, and it has so many positive benefits!

15 + Butterflies and Bugs Sensory Bins for Kids

BEST BUG SENSORY BINS

We loved exploring bugs! I didn’t realize how much we played with bug-filled sensory bins until I took a look back at pictures and old posts! I have collected so many wonderful ways to play with sensory bins filled with bugs!

SPRING AND SUMMER SENSORY BINS WITH BUGS

There are so many options here to try! Beans, rice, jello, natural materials, and more! Click on the links below to explore creative ways to combine sensory bins and bugs.

Bugs and Buttons Sensory Bin

Butterflies and Beans Sensory Bins 

Nature Sensory Bin & Bug Activities

Bug Sensory Bin & Ladybug Activities

Buried Bugs Sensory Play ( 2 Ways)

Icy Insects from The Measured Mom

ladybug Activities from Fantastic Fun And Learning

Coffee Sensory Bin (Bugs) from Life Lesson Plans

Studying Bugs in Sensory Mud from Teaching Mama

Spring Sensory Bin (Bug Counting too!) from Teaching Mama

Bug Sensory Bin from The Chaos and The Clutter

Spring Bugs Sensory Bin from The Chaos and The Clutter

MORE HELPFUL IDEAS FOR SENSORY BINS

If you would like to read more about sensory bins and how to start setting up easy sensory bins with your kiddos, check out the list of resources below we have put together.

• Best Sensory Box Items
• Everything you need to know about making sensory bins
• Easy Clean Up Of Sensory Bins
• Ideas For Sensory Bin Fillers

EASY BUG SENSORY BINS KIDS WILL LOVE TO DIG INTO!

Click on the image below or on the link for more fun sensory play recipes for kids.

Need some unique sensory bin fillers to try?

40 Days of Sensory Bin Fillers