My son has had a special interest in weather for quite some time, which might be surprising to some given that he also has extreme anxiety about weather. However, it doesn't stop him from wanting to learn about weather and different types of weather systems.
I mean we've signed out more weather themed books from the library than I care to admit. But learning about the weather has been a good way for him to use logic to cope with his anxiety. Sure he might be worried about hurricanes, but he also knows that the chance of one happening where we live is zero.
Anyway, these weather sensory bin activities are also of great help. They give kids the chance to discuss different types of weather, learn vocabulary, roleplay weather scenarios, and more. Plus, they're fun.
Weather Sensory Bin Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers
1. Counting Rain Sensory Bin from Fantastic Fun and Learning (pictured) - This adorable little sensory bin is perfect for practicing counting. It even comes with free printable counting cards.
2. All Types of Weather Sensory Bin with Dyed Rice from Fun-A-Day (pictured) - This rice based sensory activity includes different types of weather. It covers wind, fog, rain, sun, snow, and more. Super fun!
3. Raindrops in a Cloud Sensory Bin from From ABCs to ACTs - This sensory bin is squishy and messy, but tons of fun!
4. Weather Sensory Tub from Counting Coconuts - I like that this sensory tub starts off with a more unusual sensory material. It uses aquarium rocks as a base.
5. Rainy Day Sensory Bin from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds - This rain inspired sensory bin for toddlers and preschoolers looks like a lot of fun.
6. Cloud & Rain Sensory Bin from Mrs. Plemons' Kindergarten - There are a lot of great weather activities here, but if you scroll down, you'll find a fun cloud and rain sensory bin. I love what they used for the clouds!
7. Weather Theme Sensory Bin from The Stay-at-Home Teacher - Again, lots of great weather themed activities here. But, if you scroll down, you'll find a cute sensory bin activity that uses mini erasers.
8. Sensory Bins to Learn About Weather from Lets Play, Learn, Grow (pictured) - There are a couple of cute weather sensory bin ideas here. I like the one that uses crinkle paper for the sky - so creative!
9. Weather Sensory Play with Dyed Rice from Life Anchored - Here's another rice based sensory bin.
10. Sensory Bins Inspired by the Weather from Turner Tots - There are lots of fun weather activity ideas here, but if you scroll through the list, you'll find some great weather sensory bin ideas. There's a thunderstorm themed sensory bin. A rainy day one. And another that focuses on raindrops and letters.
Which of these awesome weather sensory bin ideas are you going to try first?
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