The simplicity of a sensory bin | Enriched Children
How I love sensory bins! There's something kind of magical about them don't you think? They can pull you into a whole new understanding of something and allow you to enjoy simple beauties of a single object.
With Spring on the way, I love taking time to enjoy the sweet treasures nature brings about and a sensory bin is a wonderful way to explore and take a closer look at certain nature findings.
When there is a holiday or a special day like Valentine's or St. Patrick's, sensory bins allow deeper
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Or intrigued the senses with some beach sand (or kinetic sand) filled with pebbles, shovels, funnels and a little bit of this and that to enjoy the sense of touch. This can be really therapeutic!
This is something you can make ahead of time for your children or work on together. It's important to create a bin based on something that they're interested in to develop deeper understanding!
There are all fancy types of sensory bins that you can buy, but it really is as simple as grabbing a large Tupperware bin or bucket and filling it with your favourite items and materials.
Below are some ideas to get you started. Have fun putting this together with your children!
1. Dinosaur bones (hide dinosaur fossils in sand & add some shovels, & dinosaur figures)
2. Explore leaves (add a magnifying glass with all sorts of leaves and branches)
3. Kinetic sand (Great on its own or add some small sand toys and molds to it)
4. Water bin! (Add sink or float items plus funnels)
5. Rice or beans (add some funnels, shovels and little buckets)
6. Touch! (Add sensory items like bubble wrap and tissue paper)
7. Shaving cream (if you're brave!) Add food colouring with paintbrushes and any item from a dinosaur toy to a special gem
8.Theme bins (Great for Christmas, valentine's etc or for seasons- find items that encourage exploration and curiosity for each special event or season).
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