A simple harvest sensory bin is a perfect activity for a fall themed lesson for every day play! You can even add a great fall themed book. We love to put together sensory bins around a book theme and we have a few favorite fall book and bins ideas! A harvest theme is a fun way to incorporate learning about the fall season with a bit of sensory bin play too.

SIMPLE HARVEST SENSORY BIN FOR FALL

SEASONAL SENSORY PLAY FOR KIDS

There were so many amazing and unique sensory play ideas out there for every season and holiday! We love themed sensory bins and make sure to celebrate each new season with a fun seasonal sensory bin too! Check out this harvest themed sensory bin with wooden beads! Sensory bins are awesome early childhood activities. Make sure to get your hands in there and enjoy it right along with your child!

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HARVEST SENSORY BIN SUPPLIES:

I included one small pumpkin, all the acrylic pumpkins and leaves I had, a pumpkin silicone ice cube tray, fake silky leaves, different types of tongs and scoops, different size containers. Pretty simple really since it was supposed to be a simple harvest sensory bin, right? The filler is mixed grains and alphabet pastas. I did not have enough of one type to fill my red bin enough to dump and fill, so I mixed a few together. It gives a very earthy feel to the harvest theme! I like to use what I have on hand to keep it all affordable!

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He saw the bin and said it needed some people. His go to people right now are the Playmobil 1 2 3 series. Some how construction trucks also found their way into the harvest sensory bin. Guess they were there to help with the pumpkin harvesting.

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The construction vehicles made quick work out of piles and hauled pumpkins to the pumpkin patch. Once at the pumpkin patch, he surrounded the little person with pumpkins for pumpkin picking. Together, we filled the buckets and practiced scooping with the small scoops and used the tongs to pick up pumpkin and leaves. Once the containers were filled, they were promptly dumped. The pumpkins and leaves were buried to keep warm at night. When the sun came out we woke up the pumpkins. I added counting in whenever possible!