Sensory play with beans

40 plus easy sensory bin ideas that are perfect for home or school. And, get tips to encourage play and benefits of sensory bins.

An easy sensory bin idea for toddlers and preschoolers. This engaging sensory bin provides fine motor practice through a simple scoop, pour, and transfer activity. Great indoor activity for toddlers! Engaging sensory play to keep your toddler entertained.

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 […]

Sensory play with dried mung beans!

Dried Bean Sensory Table from Craftulate

Sensory activities are important for early childhood development. It engages all of a child’s senses, builds language, dramatic play, math, science, and social skills. Rice is extremely versatile. It can be colored, easily swept up, and is typically not an allergen. Rice is also very affordable. These center ideas will also work with sand, water beads, dried beans, pea gravel, or any other small sensory filler.

The reason I love sensory bins so much is because it’s easy and inexpensive to put them together, and they usually are a bit hit! As I am writing this now, my youngest son is playing with one…

Here is how to make a sensory table! Sensory play lead to independent play and has so many benefits for kids!

Looking for a toddler learning activity? You've got to try this toddler scooping station! A quick and easy montessori inspired activity from Busy Toddler!