Sensory activities are an important part of childhood development and are also so simple to put together! You can go all out and get a fancy table or just grab a bin, some rice and some measuring cups and let kids use their imagination. Sensory bins serve not only as development tools for our kids, but also (let’s be honest) can offer that treasured 30+ mins of quiet time for mom. Hot coffee. No whining. Happy kids. Positive developmental results. Worth the mess every time! The best part is how excited kids get when they discover a new theme or ingredient they get to explore. We built this spooky bin for Halloween – hope it gives you a little inspiration to make your own this season! All materials can be stored and used again. Below are some material tips for building your bin! 

FILLER IDEAS: These can be colored with dyes or paint. 

• Rice 

• Pasta 

• Chickpeas 

• Beans of all kinds 

• Cooked spaghetti 

• Aquarium rocks 

• Sand 

• Salt 

• Shredded paper 

TOOL IDEAS: 

• Holiday-themed pieces 

• Scoops and cups 

• Play tweezers 

• Funnels 

• Small toys and trucks 

SENSORY BIN BENEFITS

• Developing fine motor skills 

• Developing language and cognitive skills 

• Practice with problem-solving and creativity 

• Developing social-emotional skills 

• Improved hand-eye coordination 

• Imaginary play 

• Exploration of textures, colors and objects 

Enjoy using your creativity and seeing the excitement in the eyes of the little ones who reap the benefits of what you put together!