Thursday, March 03, 2016

Scarf Sensory Bin

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Simple activities always seem to be the most engaging for my kids. 

I also learn a lot about my children's personalities while they play with simple ideas like this scarf sensory bin for kids. It includes a variety of textures and colors, making it a great way to get tactile and visual sensory input. Plus, it's a baby-friendly sensory bin, making it a great activity for kids of all ages.

Simple sensory bin for kids - perfect sensory activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers from And Next Comes L

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Simple Sensory Bin for Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

This sensory bin requires zero prep. Simply grab the materials and add them to a large plastic bin. Here's what we used:

  • Scarves - I used my personal collection of infinity scarves, but you could add winter scarves for a variety of textures and patterns. Or substitute the scarves for some play silks if you'd prefer.
Scarves are fun for kids to play with for a variety of reasons, including the bright colors, fun patterns, different textures, and neat embellishments such as fringes. It's a lot of tactical and visual sensory input in one bin!

Scarf sensory bin for kids from And Next Comes L

It was interesting to see how four year old K played with this sensory bin. He first carried the bin of scarves around, which turns out to be a great heavy work idea for kids.

Carrying a sensory bin from And Next Comes L

He then decided to throw the scarves around from a variety of places, including standing on a chair. At one point, I was required to hold the bin on top of my head so that he could toss the scarves in. I obliged, of course.

Scarf sensory bin for kids from And Next Comes L

K also loved laying in the bin of scarves. I admit it looked really comfortable! If I could fit, then I would certainly give it a try as well.

Laying in a scarf sensory bin from And Next Comes L

Laying in a scarf sensory bin from And Next Comes L

And then after laying it in it, it only makes sense to start sorting and throwing out all the scarves. He had so much fun and yet, it was such a simple idea.

Scarf sensory bin for kids from And Next Comes L

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Simple sensory bin for kids - perfect sensory activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers from And Next Comes L