Sensory play can be an exploratory opportunity for your child to build nerve connections from their fingers to their brain, which will support more complex learning later in their childhood. Sensory play can broaden your child's language development, strengthen fine motor skills, and support cognitive growth. Sensory bins can also act as a calming strategy for an anxious or an emotional child. When creating sensory bins, start with a base material and then add a few small play items to encourage their imagination to explore. You can also add items that will encourage academic growth, such as a dice, tweezers, or letter cards, to create a game in their sensory bin. Adding essential oils can enhance their sensory experience as well. Below you will find 50 sensory bin fillers for your child to enjoy.
sand
dirt
kinetic sand
moon sand
mud
water beads
water / colored water
soapy water
soap foam
ice
ice + salt
snow (real or fake)
jewels
beads
shredded paper
hole-punch pieces of paper
leaves / other natural items
shaving cream / shaking cream + food coloring
frozen shaving cream
pom-poms
cotton balls
bird seed
pebbles
cut up plastic straws
buttons
straw / hay
yarn
packing peanuts
feathers
legos
grated chalk
googly eyes
rice / colored rice
flour
beans
baking soda + vinegar
cooked noodles
uncooked pasta
dry oats
gelatin
corn kernels
canned corn, peas, etc.
cereal
pudding
coffee beans
sunflower seeds
pumpkin seeds
chickpeas
salt
sprinkles
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