Sensory play is one of those activities my children enjoy tremendously. We have played with different fillers and different tools. Some of our sensory bins had themes, others were simply put together to develop skills like fine motor skills too!
Sensory play has many benefits. My daughter is a sensory seeker (SPD), so for her, the messier the more fun! I’ve learnt to deal with it, and embrace the mess.
Here are a few must try sensory bin ideas, click on the blue links to go to the original post for more information:
Dinosaur Theme
Bird Seed
Oats
Money Theme
Coloured Rice
See this awesome book on Rice Play!
Spring Theme
Quick Setup
Corn
Cloud Dough
Water
Ice cream Goo
Rice Bin
Yarn Bin
Under the Sea Theme
Ocean Theme with Waterbeads
Chow mein Noodles
Wood Shavings
Setting up a sensory bin does not have to cost much, and it usually does not to take forever to set up. The nice thing is: it will entertain your child for quite some time. Just keep an eye on them, it might get messy!
How have your kids played in a sensory bin before?
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