Looking for space sensory bin ideas? Try these fun outer space sensory bin activities with your toddlers and preschoolers!
Space is a common fascination for hyperlexic kids, even as a toddler or preschooler. They'll learn facts about all the planets, read all the books they can about the solar system, and rattle off all the names of the moons of the different planets (among many other things). My hyperlexic son, for instance, has gone through periods of intense interest in outer space, off and on since he was about two.
So if your kid loves all things outer space related, then they'll love these space sensory bins. They're a great way to use your child's interest to introduce them to new textures and experiences.
Space Themed Sensory Bin Ideas the Kids Will Love!
Using a wide range of materials from rice and beans to water and moon sand, you'll find tons of great outer space sensory bin activities below to try with your kids.These ideas are great for a preschool unit on space or for those kids who are extremely passionate about all things outer space (which is the case for many hyperlexic children - see intense fascinations of hyperlexic children). And there are a few sensory bin activities on this list that even incorporate letters to really appeal to those hyperlexic learners!
Ready to dig in? There's over 25 ideas to try!
1. Outer Space Small World Sensory Table
2. Space Themed Sensory Play with Space Painted Rocks from Learning and Exploring Through Play (pictured)
3. Coffee Beans Space Sensory Bin from I Heart Crafty Things (pictured)
4. Night Sky Sensory Bin from Preschool Inspirations
5. Glowing Galaxy Water Bin from Fun-A-Day!
6. Space Water Bead Sensory Bin from 3 Dinosaurs
7. Outer Space Water Sensory Bin with Letters from Mama of Littles (pictured)
8. Space Themed Sensory Bin with Dyed Chickpeas from Rainy Day Mum
9. Night Sky Sensory Bin for Language Skills from Life Over C's
10. Spell A Star Sensory Bin from My Mundane & Miraculous Life
11. Solar System Bin with Painted Rocks & Dyed Rice from Parenting from the Heart Blog
12. Space Sensory Bin from Sugar, Spice, & Glitter
13. Galaxy Sensory Bin from Best Toys 4 Toddlers
14. DIY Glittery Space "Rocks" Sensory Bin from Life Over C's
15. Space Sensory Bin with Painted Rock Solar System from Capturing Parenthood
16. Erupting Moon Dust Sensory Tray from Learn Play Imagine
17. Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System Sensory Play from Playground Park Bench
18. Moon Walking Sensory Bin with Kinetic Sand from 3 Dinosaurs
19. U is for Universe Sensory Bin from Growing Hands-On Kids
20. Solar System Sensory & Imagination Bin from 1+1+1=1
21. Galaxy Themed Sensory Bin with Dyed Rice from S&S Blog
22. DIY Space Sensory Bin with Black Beans from Learning Resources Blog
23. Moon Sand Outer Space Sensory Bin from Little Bins for Little Hands
24. Alphabet Star Search from Pre-K Pages
25. Outer Space Sensory Bin with Glow-in-the-Dark Stars from 3 Princesses and 1 Dude
26. Space Themed Sensory Bin with Moon Sand from Pre-K Pages
27. Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System Sensory Bin from The Chaos and the Clutter
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