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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 bugĀ  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

15 Insect Sensory Bins Rice

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 BinsĀ 

Nature Sensory Bin & Bug Activities

Bug Sensory Bin & Ladybug Activities

Buried Bugs Sensory Play ( 2 Ways)

Icy InsectsĀ from The Measured Mom

ladybug ActivitiesĀ from Fantastic Fun And Learning

Coffee Sensory Bin (Bugs)Ā from Life Lesson Plans

Studying Bugs in Sensory MudĀ 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 moreĀ fun sensory play recipes for kids.

Sensory Play Recipes for Kids Tactile Activities

Need some unique sensory bin fillers to try?

40 Days of Sensory Bin FillersĀ 

40 Days Sensory Bin Fillers

 

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  1. Jill

    March 31, 2014 at 2:36 am

    My son would love all of these, he is really fascinated by bugs.

    Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

  2. Renae

    May 7, 2014 at 10:27 am

    These are great! Thank you so much for joining my Facebook Share Day! My Bulldozer would go crazy over these!

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