Sensory Bin Fillers we Love
We are big fans of sensory bins in this house! See why we use them here. There are so many things you can use to fill a sensory bin. We've tried many out, and have enjoyed some more than others. I decided to make a list of the sensory bin fillers we love. (My daughter has enjoyed each of these as a toddler and as a preschooler.)
RICE - you can get fancy and color it, but I never do.
rice sensory bin
bird seed - It feels so good to run your hands through.
bird seed sensory bin
BUTTONS - provide lots of sensory fun from their sound, to their bright colors, and their smooth plastic feel.
buttons sensory bin
pom poms - This turns into a very active messy play time, but they're quick to pick up.
pom pom sensory bin
WATER (sensory sink) - provides almost endless variations and tons of fun.
sensory sink
POTTING SOIL - Make sure it's organic.
potting soil sensory bin
WATER BEADS - require a little advance planning to "grow" them, but they last forever.
water beads sensory bin
DRIED OATS - possibly my favorite for itty bitty kids - safe to eat!
dried oats sensory bin
BEADS - lots of sensory input going on with these ones.
beads sensory bin
CORN/BEANS - so much fun
corn and beans sensory bin
SAND - it's messy but fun, so we keep it outdoors. The Sands Alive can just be vacuumed up though.
sand sensory bin
BARLEY
(I wouldn't have thought of this if it hadn't been for the Guinness Storehouse we toured in Dublin.)
barley sensory bin
The options for sensory bin fillers are almost endless. Just use your imagination...or follow my Sensory Exploration board on Pinterest for more ideas.Be sure to pin the image at the top of this post, so you can come back to this list any time you need to entertain the littles.
You may also like Sensory Bins that don't require Clean-up.
why use sensory bins
What kinds of sensory bins do your kiddos like to play with? Let me know in the comments.Thanks,Tiffiny
