Black bean sensory bin

I love using sensory bins with preschoolers because it’s such a motivating way to develop fine motor skills through play! This construction truck themed sensory bin was a big hit with our preschool co-op this past week. The kids used little trucks to lift and load up beans, and we used cardboard to create some […]

I have always seen cool ideas on Pinterest and Facebook for sensory bins and sensory activities for kids. To me, they always looked a little complicated, messy and like more clutter for my house. I want my kids to have sensory activities but usually leave that for playing outside. Then, after way too much time stuck inside due to a cold winter filled with too many sick days, I tried to make a few sensory bins. They were easier than I thought and the kids loved them. They can be a little…

haley on Instagram: "love me a monthly sensory bin. even when KK takes it a different direction. ❤️ see the link in my profile for more of our monthly play themes (with each month’s sensory bin), and a full list of october’s activities. like a spooky playdough tray, a themed bookshelf, and a pumpkin-y rice bin. curious how we started “training” KK to use a sensory bin? @busytoddler has THE BEST blogpost on how to introduce sensory bins! and do a few black beans end up on the floor? sure. but…

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Insect Sensory Bin for Kids. Great fun for a preschool bug theme unit!

Black beans in the sensory table offer so many opportunities. They can even be stored for years, making them even more cost-effective as sensory material!

Sicklerville Preschool on Instagram: "Space Sensory Bin! Items used: black beans, perler beads, beads, spray painting rocks, mini erasers, and glow in the dark stars . . . . . #sensorybin #sensorybins #sensoryplay #sensoryplayideas #spacesensorybin #preschoolspacetheme #preschoolathome #space #homedaycare #daycareowner #familychildcare"

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Create a forest in a sensory bin. Sensory bin ingredients: black beans, acorn, chestnuts, pine cones, leaves, tree branches and toy animals and insects.