Sensory bins are tons of fun for young children to play with, especially if you change them up with the holidays and seasons. Bins like this obviously provide sensory experiences and opportunities for open ended play, but they also encourage children to try out new vocabulary and develop oral language skills as they explore the items in the bin.
Here is what you will need to make the sensory bin:
Bin, tray, or tub
Fake grass or shredded paper
Plastic Easter eggs that open
Pastel pom-poms (all sizes)
Bunny erasers
Plastic or rubber bunnies
Fluffy chick (this one chirped)
Tongs (optional)
All of these items listed above are easily found at most dollar stores. Allow your kids to help you pick out items for the sensory bin, allowing them to be a part of the process and letting them show you what interests them. This will also give you a good idea on what type of materials and textures they really want to try out.
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