Bursting with color, this gorgeous sensory bin hits the nail on the head for a must-try preschool spring activity. Spring can be a magical time of the year and well, we think sensory play is too! Our easy-to-make colored craft sand sensory bin is perfect for young kids to play with!

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COLORED CRAFT SAND

Colored craft sand is easy to find in craft stores, and small bags of it are inexpensive as well as simple to store and reuse! I thought purple, yellow and green would be a pretty combination for spring. This sand sensory bin is also fun and easy to set up anytime of the year.

There are so many benefits to sensory bins. For us, the most important part is getting into it and really feeling the materials offered. The sense of touch is powerful, alerting or calming! That’s why sand is so good for sensory play.

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Colored craft sand is a good sensory bin filler for most kids to enjoy. The bright colors of this colored craft sand sensory bin are highly inviting to young children! So easy to make, a sand sensory bin is also easy to store for a rainy day too. Just put a lid on your sensory sand bin and enjoy for another day!

Check out these other ideas for sand play…

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HOW TO MAKE A SAND SENSORY BIN

YOU WILL NEED:

  • Colored Craft Sand
  • Funnel Set
  • Pony Beads
  • Fun Scoopers and Fine Motor Tools
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SAND SENSORY BIN SET UP

Add your colored craft sand to a large bin or plastic container.

I like to add a basket of tools on the side for him to choose from based on interest. He enjoys mason jars, funnels, drink mix scoops, small filters, and odd plastic containers! He asked to add the pony beads, too!

There are so Many Ways To Play, Engage, and Explore With a Colored Sand Sensory Bin!

Use a funnel.

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Pour colored sand.

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Use a sieve.

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MORE FUN SPRING SENSORY PLAY IDEAS

COLORED CRAFT SAND SENSORY BIN FOR KIDS

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8 Comments

  1. We’ve not played with craft sand yet in a sensory bin – I think it’s time to start! 😉 Thanks for the inspiration!

  2. Brilliant start to an exciting series! We cannot wait to get started 🙂 Love the sandshaker that you use too!

  3. Fun Mardis Gras colors too! I love this and had no idea you could get bigger bags of the sand for a raesonable price. Thanks for setting up such a fun resource!!!

  4. I’ve not gotten adventurous enough to let my daughter play with sand yet. (Well, besides at the beach. ha ha) Looks like a lot of fun, though!

  5. I would like to play in this sensory box! I used to have a zen garden and I loved raking the sand.

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