The Best Easter Sensory Bins for Kids

25+ egg-cellent Easter sensory bins for toddlers and preschoolers!

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It's almost Easter, which means it's time to break out the bunny and egg activities.

But let's focus specifically on sensory bins for toddlers and preschoolers because sensory bins are awesome. They're also a great way to keep kids busy while you prep Easter dinner with the family.

So here are 25+ egg-cellent (you know I had to say it hahaha) Easter sensory bins for kids. There's something for everyone on this list whether you want to keep it simple, get messy, go big, incorporate some letters, or just try something new. 

The Best Easter Sensory Bins for Kids

1. Easter Sensory Bin Play with Scented Water Beads (pictured below and in collage) - This sensory bin is just bursting with a variety of sensory experiences. There's the smell of lavender, the wet and squishy water beads, and the combination of smooth and glittery plastic Easter eggs. Tons of fun!

2. Glowing Water Beads Easter Egg Sensory Bin from Learn Play Imagine - You could go a step further and make the eggs and water beads glow with this fun idea. It looks so cool!

3. Easter Sensory Bin with Colorful Chickpeas from Fun-A-Day - Using our rainbow dyed chickpeas as inspiration, this Easter spin is absolutely gorgeous. I love the metallic Easter colors in this activity!

4. Easter Bunny Sensory Bin with Water (pictured below and in collage) - Super easy sensory play that uses foam bunny shapes from the dollar store paired with water. It lead to some patterning and math exploration for my youngest.

5. Bunny Tail Sensory Bin from Modern Preschool - Continuing with the Easter bunny theme, I love the little cotton tails mixed with the see-through eggs in this activity. I also love all the fine motor practice this sensory bin offers.

6. Quick Easter Sensory Bin with Oats & Plastic Eggs from Happy Toddler Playtime - Want to keep things super simple? This bin is just oats and plastic eggs. It's also taste safe for toddlers.

7. Simple Easter Sensory Bin with Cereal & Funnels from Toddler Approved - Here's another taste safe sensory bin idea. This one uses cereal. But I really love the use of funnels in particular with this activity. Regardless, it's super simple to put together.

8. Beans & Easter Eggs Sensory Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - And speaking of simple, here's another easy idea that's super engaging. I personally love all the different bean colors and textures in this one. 

9. Super Easy Easter Sensory Bin Water Play Activity from Active Littles - Keeping with the super simple theme, pair the eggs with some water and give this sensory activity a try.

10. Easter Egg & Colored Water Sensory Play from Share & Remember - Take the water and egg combo a step further by making the water colored and adding some glass gems. This activity is engaging for kids of all ages as you'll see.

11. Easter Basket Sensory Soup from Simple Fun for Kids - Continuing with the water theme, don't just add plastic eggs. Why not add some Easter grass too?

12. 3 Easy Easter Themed Sensory Bins from Twin Mom Refreshed - Another example of water and eggs, as well as an idea for using bubbly water with plastic eggs and a bin with green rice and eggs (sounds like a Dr. Seuss spin off haha).

13. Easter Egg Wash Sensory Play from Little Bins for Little Hands - Let's take the water play one step even further by adding some bubbles, rags, sponges, a loofah, a spray bottle, etc. to set up an egg washing station. Super fun!

14. Simple Easter Egg Sensory Bin with Shredded Paper: 6 Ways to Play - Lots of different suggestions for how to play with just shredded paper and plastic eggs. Plus, a busy bag idea.

15. Shredded Paper Easter Sensory Bin for Toddlers from Finding Myself Young - Swap the eggs for some bunnies and carrots from the dollar store to make this sensory bin. 

16. Easter Sensory Bin with Shredded Paper from ABC Creative Learning for Pre-K Pages - You could try adding mini bunny erasers to shredded paper to recreate this activity.

17. Life-Sized Easter Basket from Fun at Home with Kids - Or you could take the shredded paper sensory play to the extreme with this full body Easter sensory bin. You'll need a small kiddie pool or a huge container to make this happen though. Go big or go home, right?

18. Giant Easter Sensory Bin for Toddlers from Toddler Approved - Speaking of big, here's another giant sensory bin idea (just not as big as the last one!). It uses Easter grass instead of shredded paper though.

19. Easter Egg Hunt Sensory Bin from Mama. Papa. Bubba - Here's another one big enough for a toddler to sit in. 

20. Simple Easter Bunny Sensory Bin from Rainy Day Mum - But if you would prefer a small sensory bin with Easter grass, give this one a try. It uses Easter grass, green pom poms, and little foam eggies and is really cute.

21. Rainbow Rice Easter Sensory Bin from Busy Toddler (pictured in collage) - This sensory bin is bursting with color with the rainbow rice and colorful plastic eggs. It's also a great activity for kids who love to scoop and pour.

22. Easter Egg Sensory Bin for Kids with Rice from Active Littles- Now swap the rainbow rice for some Easter pastel colored rice. I also like the use of an ice cube tray in this sensory bin.

23. Rainbow Egg Letter Matching Easter Bin from The Kindergarten Connection - Take the rice and egg combo a step further by writing letters on the plastic eggs. Then kids can practice matching uppercase and lowercase letters together. Perfect way to entice hyperlexic kids!

24. Easter Egg Sensory Bin Letter Find Activity from The Kindergarten Connection - Sticking with the letter theme, this sensory activity looks fun. It uses kinetic sand, plastic eggs, and letters.

25. Taste Safe Easter Cloud Dough Sensory Bin from My Bored Toddler - If you don't mind a bit of a mess, then this cloud dough sensory bin might be up your alley.

26. Shaving Cream & Easter Eggs Sensory Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - Or if you want to get really messy, then try this simple and engaging activity. The fun is totally worth the mess, in my opinion.

27. Fizzing Easter Sensory Bin for Toddlers from My Bored Toddler - If you want something a little different, then try this science spin. I mean you can never go wrong with a little baking soda and vinegar play, right?

28. Magnetic Easter Egg Hunt Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - Speaking of science, how about a magnetic sensory bin idea? I think this idea is brilliant!

29. Colored Sand Easter Sensory Bin Activity from Teaching Second Grade - If you want to try something other than rice or water or shredded paper as the base, then this idea might appeal to you. It uses colored sand, pom poms, and colorful Easter eggs and looks like a lot of fun.

So whether you want to go big or small, keep it simple or go messy, use eggs or bunnies, there are tons of ideas on this list to keep your kids busy this Easter. Which of these Easter sensory bins will you try first?

The Best Pumpkin Sensory Bins for Kids

Looking for pumpkin sensory bins for kids? Well, try these awesome pumpkin sensory bin activities! They're great for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Between Thanksgiving (the Canadian one at least!) and Halloween, October is the perfect month for doing all of the pumpkin theme activities. That might mean carving a pumpkin or two together. Or it might mean a trip to the pumpkin patch, some pumpkin pie (yum!), and/or enjoying a little pumpkin sensory play.

It's that last part that we're obviously going to focus on here. The title does say pumpkin sensory bins after all.

Below you will find lots of great pumpkin sensory play ideas to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy. I focused primarily on bins that used pumpkin manipulatives or real pumpkins versus ones that showed you how to make pumpkin spiced fillers like cloud dough and whatnot. That would have made this list gigantic otherwise!

Your Kids are Going to Love these Pumpkin Sensory Bins!

1. Acorn & Pumpkin Sensory Bin with Water (pictured below and in collage) - Super simple to set up, but loads of fun. Perfect for kids who love to scoop and pour.

2. Pumpkin Scoop Sensory Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - Similar to my sensory bin above, but with real mini pumpkins. My kids would love this!

3. Pumpkin Wash Sensory Bin from Busy Toddler - Bubbles, water, pumpkins. Need I say more? My nieces just tried this activity out on Thanksgiving weekend and had a blast. It's so simple, yet engaging.

4. Washing Pumpkins Sensory Bin from Elated Momma (pictured in collage) - This activity expands on the idea above. However, instead of just using soapy water, this activity uses colorful soap foam (a favorite around here!). So it provides a neat texture alongside the pumpkins.

5. Pumpkin Guts Sensory Bin from Childhood Beckons - This activity is exactly what you think it is...The inside of a pumpkin as a sensory bin! While it might get a bit messy and many kids might not enjoy the texture, it looks like tons of fun! Plus, it's a great way to reuse the waste when it's pumpkin carving time.

6. Pumpkin & Kinetic Sand Sensory Bin from 3 Dinosaurs - We're huge fans of kinetic sand around here. It's just one of those sensory bin fillers that is great for kids of all ages. This activity pairs it with some little acrylic pumpkins, which happen to be perfect for stamping in the kinetic sand too.

7. Letter Pumpkin Sensory Bin from Planning Playtime - The inclusion of letters in this sensory activity make it perfect for hyperlexic kids. I also love the creative DIY pumpkins that were used for this idea.

8. Pumpkins & Oobleck from Busy Toddler - Here's another messy sensory activity to try, if you're up for it.

9. Mini Pumpkin Scented Sensory Play from Fun-A-Day! - Here's an adorable fall twist on my rainbow dyed chickpeas. I love that they're scented too!

10. Pumpkin Boats Fall Sensory Play from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls - I think this idea is so adorable and perfect for kids who love boats. It's also a great way to explore science concepts.

11. Pumpkin Sensory Bin with Rice from 3 Dinosaurs - This activity is super easy to set up. It uses plain white rice so no extra prep or setup required.

12. Harvesting Pumpkins Sensory Bin from Preschool Toolkit - Your hyperlexic kid will love that numbers are included in this activity.

13. Sight Word Pumpkin Path Sensory Bin from Simple Fun for Kids (pictured in collage) - I love the combination of textures and colors in this bin. It looks so inviting! Plus, the words will make it extra enticing for hyperlexic kids. Too bad there isn't a free printable included.

14. Pumpkin Path Sensory Bin from Views from a Step Stool - Such a cute way to bring the pumpkin patch indoors at home.

15. 3 Pumpkin Sensory Bins (& Other Activities) from Mrs. Plemons' Kindergarten - If you scroll down, you'll find 3 different sensory bins to try. There's one that has black and orange shredded paper as the base. There's another that uses glowing water beads. And then there's one with black beans. All of them look awesome!

16. 5 Little Pumpkins Sensory Bin from I Heart Crafty Things - This bin is great for working on fine motor skills.

17. Pumpkin Sorting Sensory Activity from Fun-A-Day! - Work on color sorting with another fun twist on my rainbow dyed chickpeas. This activity is great for working on fine motor skills!

18. Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin for Matching from Life Over C's - I like that there is a specific purpose for this activity so the items included are selected intentionally.

19. Edible Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin from Our Five Ring Circus - This activity is perfect for kids who are still in the mouthing stage or like to chew on everything (even beyond the toddler years!). I also love the base for this sensory bin.

20. Pumpkin Water Bead Sensory Bin from 3 Dinosaurs - I love the contrast between the clear water beads and the colorful pumpkins in this activity. Looks fun!

21. Pumpkin Patch Small World Sensory Play from Buggy and Buddy - This pumpkin activity is great for imaginative play. The kids will love telling stories with it while playing.

22. Muddy Pumpkin Patch Sensory Play from Nerdy Mamma - This idea is cute and I bet it smells amazing!

Which one of these pumpkin sensory bins are you going to try out first? Are you going to start simple or try something messy? Either way, have fun!

The Best Halloween Sensory Bins for Kids

From bats and spiders to eye balls and jack-o-lanterns, here are the best Halloween sensory bins for kids!

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When it comes to Halloween sensory play, there are a wide variety of themes you could use. You could try something with bats or spiders. Or you could try something with pumpkins or cauldrons. Or you could stick to Halloween colors like black and orange. The possibilities are endless as you will soon see.

So if you're looking for fun sensory bin ideas for Halloween, then you're in the right spot!

Let's dig in and check out these awesome, not-so-spooky Halloween sensory bins for kids, shall we?

30+ Fun Halloween Sensory Bins for Toddlers & Preschoolers

1. Spooky Ghost Sensory Bin for Halloween (pictured below) - This sensory bin is eerie, but so simple to set up!

2. Black Rice Sensory Bin for Halloween from Busy Toddler - This sensory bin is great for scooping and pouring and looks fantastic.

3. Halloween Themed Sensory Bin with Black Beans from Fireflies & Mud Pies - I absolutely love the skeleton salad tongs that were used for this activity. I know that my kids would enjoy playing with them!

4. Halloween Black Bat Sensory Bin from Pre-K Pages (pictured in collage) - Dyed pasta and dyed rice make up this easy sensory activity extra inviting.

5. Halloween Sensory Bin with Yarn & Pom Poms from My Bored Toddler - This is probably the easiest sensory activity ever to set up! Just grab some yarn and some pom poms (Halloween colored, of course!) and you're good to go.

6. Halloween Sensory Soup Bin with Water (pictured below) - Sensory soup bins are one of our favorite activities all year round. Here's a simple Halloween themed one with black water and little pumpkins to scoop.

7. Witch's Brew Halloween Soap Foam Sensory Bin from Views from a Step Stool - Here's a fun soap foam sensory bin. This one uses purple soap foam and mini cauldrons.

8. Halloween Spider Sensory Bin from Busy Toddler - I love the combination of orange rice and black plastic spiders in this sensory bin. Be sure to pair it with some tongs to sneak in some fine motor practice.

9. Magical Witches Potion Sensory Bin from Taming Little Monsters - Make your own potion with some green soap foam and fun items from the dollar store with this cute idea.

10. Googly Eye Soup Sensory Bin from Fun at Home with Kids (pictured in collage) - This Halloween activity is ridiculously simple to put together, but loads of fun! What kid wouldn't have a blast scooping up googly eyes?

11. Halloween Ghost Sensory Bin from My Bored Toddler - This sensory activity is really cute. I especially like the addition of the letters on the ghosts. Makes it perfect for hyperlexic kids, right?

12. Halloween Shaving Cream & Spider Sensory Bin from My Bored Toddler - This simple activity uses orange shaving cream as the base so prepare to get a bit messy with this one.

13. Spider Sensory Bin (pictured below) - While this activity was shown on the light table, it can also be done off of the light table too. Your kids will have a blast with it!

14. Halloween Cloud Dough Sensory Bin from Simple Fun for Kids - Cloud dough is a really neat sensory material to play with. I know your kids are going to love this Halloween colored cloud dough!

15. Jack-o-Lantern Sensory Bin for Toddlers from Happy Toddler Playtime - I love the use of recycled plastic containers for this activity. It's great for working on fine motor skills and perfect for kids who love to scoop, pour, and dump.

16. Halloween Bubble Foam Bin from Busy Toddler - We love soap foam (aka bubble foam) and have done our fair share of bins with this material. But I love this Halloween spin on it!

17. Spooky Halloween Sensory Tub from No Time for Flash Cards - This bin is filled with black beans, white beans, skeletons, and little jack-o-lanterns.

18. Spiderweb Sensory Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - I love that the base of this sensory bin is a big stretched out spiderweb.

19. Eye Ball Sensory Bin for Halloween from Busy Toddler - You can find most of the supplies for this activity at the dollar store. And I bet your kids will love scooping up the eye balls and creepy, crawly bugs.

20. Candy Corn Sensory Play (pictured below) - This sensory bin is inspired by a popular (but, in my opinion, gross!) Halloween treat. You can try this activity on the light table or off. It's tons of fun!

21. Black and White Halloween Sensory Bins from Fantastic Fun & Learning - I love these two complimentary sensory bins. The ghosts are hidden amongst Epsom salt, while bats and spiders are hidden amongst the black beans. They're both super cool!

22. No Mess Halloween Sensory Bin from Fun at Home with Kids - This activity is ridiculously simple, but so much fun! And you'll love that it is mess free.

23. Easy Halloween Sensory Bin with Black Water Beads from Fantastic Fun & Learning - The colorful creepy crawly toys really pop amongst the black water beads in this activity bin.

24. Halloween Sensory Bin with Balloon Pumpkins from Teaching Mama - This sensory bin has dried beans, DIY pumpkin sensory balloons (kind of like stress balls), and glowing decorations.

25. Halloween Sensory Bin with Dollar Store Finds from What Can We Do With Paper and Glue - I love the addition of Halloween themed mini erasers, spider rings, and googly eyes in this sensory bin.

26. Easy Halloween Sensory Bin for Kids from The Educators' Spin On It - Colorful Halloween gems form the base for this bin.

27. Halloween Spider Sensory Rice Bin from My Bored Toddler - I love the giant spiders and spiderweb in this activity bin.

28. Halloween Sensory Bin with Orange Water Beads from Pre-K Pages - This sensory bin is so bright and inviting! I love the orange water beads in it. It's like you're collecting tiny little pumpkins or something.

29. Halloween Eye Spy Sensory Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - Play I spy with my little eye using this sensory bin. It's a great way to work on building vocabulary and language skills.

30. Halloween Sensory Spaghetti Bin from Pre-K Pages - The slimy colorful noodles are like digging into a big pile of worms. Perfect for Halloween, right?

31. Spaghetti & Eyeball Halloween Sensory Bin from Simple Everyday Mom - Here's another idea that uses dyed spaghetti as its base. But what is really cool about this bin is the glowing eyeballs! What kid wouldn't love that?!

32. Giant Eyeballs Sensory Bin for Halloween from Fun at Home with Kids - These giant eyeballs are so cool and easy to make too. Your kids will love squishing them.

33. Edible Eyeballs Sensory Bin for Baby and Toddlers from Fun at Home with Kids - Here's a taste safe version of the giant eyeballs found above.

34. Water Bead Halloween Sensory Bin from The OT Toolbox - You'll want to grab some purple water beads and pair them with some Halloween items from the dollar store to recreate this activity at home.

35. Eyeballs & Pom Poms Sensory Soup from Happy Toddler Playtime - Need something simple? Try this fun water based sensory activity this Halloween.

36. Halloween Rice Bin with Eye Balls from Busy Toddler - This activity pairs dyed rice with plastic eye balls from the dollar store. It's super simple to put together!

I know that was a lot, but there were just so many awesome Halloween sensory bins out there that I wanted to include on this list. Which one(s) are you going to try first?

Back to School Sensory Bins for Kids

Looking for back to school sensory bins? Your toddler or preschooler are going to love these ideas!

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It's that time of year again...It's time to get ready for school!

Now, some kids might be really excited to go back to school. Others, though, might feel nervous because it's something new and different. Maybe their school anxiety even starts to kick in.

So it's possible that your kid might need something fun to get them excited or even something calming to help them process their feelings and worries. And that's where these back to school sensory bins come in. They can help with that transition.

Fun Back to School Sensory Bins for Kids

1. Back to School Sensory Maze Activity from Lalymom (pictured) - This idea is really cute! Basically you have to help get the school bus from your house to the school. It's great for working on fine motor skills too.

2. Back to School Sensory Tub from Counting Coconuts (pictured) - This sensory tub starts with a base of shredded paper. But I know the numbers, ruler, and letter tiles would entice any hyperlexic child to play.

3. Magnetic Back to School Sensory Bin from Busy Bebes - This sensory activity uses magnetic letters. That means it's a great idea to try with your hyperlexic kid. after all, magnet letters are one of their favorite toys to play with.

4. School Sensory Bin with Painted Rocks from Views from a Step Stool (pictured) - I think this sensory bin is adorable! It has cute little peg people, painted rocks, and wood slices with the word school on it. Those letters would definitely grab the interest of your hyperlexic child.

5. Back to School Supplies Sensory Bin Idea from Blessed Beyond a Doubt - This bin is filled with corn and school supplies. And I know which item my boys would choose to pick out and play with first from this sensory bin...The calculator, for sure! 

6. School Sensory Bin with Colored Pasta from Views from a Step Stool - It's easy to recreate this activity at home. First, dye some pasta. Then pair it with any school themed toys, such as a school bus, that you might have.

7. Back to School Sensory Table from Random Thoughts and Polka Dots - Here's another cute idea using shredded paper as the base. I also love the giant paper clips they used. My kids would definitely want to play with those!

8. Preschool Back to School Sensory Bin with Corn from a pinterest user named Erica - There aren't any instructions to go with this bin, but it looks really cute. It uses corn as its base.

And that's it for the back to school sensory bins. Hopefully you found an idea (or two) that will help get your kids excited for school.

15+ Awesome Construction Sensory Bin Ideas for Kids

You're going to love these awesome construction sensory bin ideas for toddlers and preschoolers. They're perfect for kids who love trucks and construction vehicles.

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If your kids are interested in construction trucks or even construction signs (hello, my hyperlexic learners!), then it might be time to try a little construction sensory play. After all, I'm all about leaning into and using your child's interests.

So go ahead and grab those trucks and get ready to pair them with a fun sensory base. Then just like that you'll have an instant construction site. However, I totally understand if you feel like you're not creative enough to just whip up a sensory bin like this. 

But that's where these construction sensory bin ideas come in though. They'll give you some inspiration to get started. And save you from having to reinvent the wheel, so to speak.

Your Kids are Going to Love these Construction Sensory Bin Ideas!

1. Cinnamon Soap Foam & Trucks Sensory Play (pictured below) - Cinnamon soap foam is one of my all time favorite sensory bin fillers ever! You're going to want to whip some up. Then all you need to do is add some trucks. Then it's the perfect little construction activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Plus, it smells so good!

2. Construction Zone Sensory Bin with Alphabet Rocks from Modern Preschool (pictured in collage) - I love the addition of alphabet rocks to this sensory bin. It's a great way to get your hyperlexic kid interested in playing.

3. Construction Themed Taste Safe Sensory Bin from The Play Based Mom - This activity uses some stale food from the pantry as the base. It's really quite brilliant.

4. Simple Cornmeal Construction Site Sensory Bin from Busy Toddler (pictured in collage) - The cornmeal base really plays into the colors of the little yellow trucks. It looks like a lot of fun!

5. Construction Truck Sensory Bin from Frugal Fun For Boys & Girls - This idea uses black beans as the base. But what I really love is the cool cardboard ramp that they made to add to this bin.

6. Construction Zone Sensory Bin with DIY Road Signs from Mama. Papa. Bubba. - I love the addition of construction zone work signs and natural materials in this bin.

7. Shredded Paper Construction Site from Busy Toddler - Oh my goodness, this one would be so much fun! Shredded paper is such a cool sensory experience.

8. Construction Site Sensory Bin from Active Littles - This one uses black beans and colorful pom poms. It would be quick and easy to set up too.

9. Sand Foam Construction Sensory Play from Messy Little Monster - The sand foam base in this bin would provide such an interesting texture. Perfect for trucks to scoop up too.

10. Easy Construction Site Sensory Bin with Dry Pasta from Happy Toddler Playtime - This activity would take literally seconds to set up. Just dump and play.

11. Construction Sensory Bin with Real Pebbles from Mama. Papa. Bubba. - I love that this one uses real pebbles that are perfect for scooping and pouring. But obviously not great if your little one is still in the mouthing stage.

12. Chocolate Cloud Dough Construction Site Sensory Play from Powerful Mothering - I bet this smells amazing! And it's a nice alternative to play sand.

13. Construction Small World Sensory Play with Toddler Safe "Rocks" from Still Playing School - The base for this activity is really cool. And it's perfect for kids who still like to put things in their mouths.

14. Clean the Construction Trucks Sensory Play from Busy Toddler - How fun would this one be? Your kids can get the trucks all messy and then clean them all off.

15. Construction Site Sensory Play from Craftulate - The sensory bin filler in this one is a mix of sand, rocks, and old grains from the pantry so it would have lots of neat textures to explore.

16. Oobleck Construction Site Activity from NutureStore - If you're okay with a little bit of a mess - okay, a big mess! - then this sensory bin is the one for you to try.

17. Construction Site Activity Bin from Happy Hooligans - Have some construction worker toys on hand? Then this sensory activity is perfect for you!

18. Taste Safe Construction Bin for Toddlers & Babies from Messy Little Monster - Grab some trucks and some Cheerios for this activity. It's super easy to set up!

So hopefully you've got some fresh inspiration for some new sensory activities inspired by construction sites now. I mean there are some pretty awesome construction sensory bin ideas above. So, you're bound to find something your kid will love!

Weather Sensory Bin Activities for Kids

Looking for weather sensory bin ideas for toddlers and preschoolers? Well, these fun weather themed sensory bin activities are great for any preschool weather lesson plans and units.

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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? 

25+ Awesome Space Sensory Bins for Kids

Looking for space sensory bin ideas? Try these fun outer space sensory bins with your toddlers and preschoolers!

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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. There's just something about space that appeals to hyperlexic kids!

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. And some even incorporate other hyperlexic interests, such as letters.

This post was updated on May 10, 2024. New links were added and dead and/or broken links were removed. Descriptions were also added to make it even easier to find a sensory bin your kids will love.

Space Sensory Bins 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 ideas 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 space sensory activities on this list that even incorporate letters to really appeal to those hyperlexic learners! I've marked them as such in their descriptions.

Ready to dig in? There's over 25 fun space themed ideas to try!

1. Outer Space Small World Sensory Table (pictured below) - While I didn't make this in a bin per se, I actually highly recommend doing it in a clear bin to make clean up so much easier! Regardless, this sensory activity was incredibly immersive and lots of fun.

2. Space Themed Sensory Play with Space Painted Rocks from Learning and Exploring Through Play (pictured) - This bin uses colored salt as the base. I especially love the painted rocks in this sensory bin, especially since the painting is accompanied by written words, which is perfect for hyperlexic learners.

3. Coffee Beans Space Sensory Bin from I Heart Crafty Things (pictured) - I love the combination of materials in this bin. And I bet the coffee beans are fun to play with!

4. Night Sky Sensory Bin from Preschool Inspirations - This bin is made using dyed pasta and rice and looks so pretty!

5. Glowing Galaxy Water Bin from Fun-A-Day! - The addition of glow sticks to this sensory bin are fun. It reminds me of the glow stick baths we used to do when my boys were younger.

6. Space Water Bead Sensory Bin from 3 Dinosaurs - I really like the black water beads as the base for this activity. It makes the bin kind of eerie.

7. Space Sensory Bin with Aquarium Gravel from Little Bins for Little Hands - Aquarium gravel is a bit of an underused and under rated sensory bin filler. Definitely give it a try if you want something a bit different.

8. Space Themed Sensory Bin with Dyed Chickpeas from Rainy Day Mum (pictured) - If you're familiar with my blog, then you already know I'm a huge fan of dyed chickpeas. So, of course, I like the look of this sensory bin.

9. Night Sky Sensory Bin for Language Skills from Life Over C's - There's a lot going on in this sensory bin and it might be better suited for older kids as it uses lots of tiny pieces. It uses dyed rice as the base.

10. Spell A Star Sensory Bin from Adventures of Adam on My Mundane & Miraculous Life - If you have a hyperlexic learner, then they'll love the alphabet stars in this bin. You can use them to practice spelling different words.

11. Solar System Bin with Painted Rocks & Dyed Rice from Parenting from the Heart Blog - You can start this activity off with a craft by painting rocks with your child. Then once they're all dry, toss them into a sensory bin with dyed rice.

12. Space Sensory Bin from Sugar, Spice, & Glitter - I like the additional of tinfoil stars in this bin, especially because they contrast so well with the gold and black beans.

13. Galaxy Sensory Bin from Best Toys 4 Toddlers - Another sensory bin with black beans as the base. I like the use of glow in the dark stars and planets.

14. DIY Glittery Space "Rocks" Sensory Bin from Life Over C's - If you want a slightly different base for your space themed sensory bins, then try this idea. You can make your own glittery space "rocks."

15. Space Sensory Bin with Painted Rock Solar System from Capturing Parenthood - Another rock painting craft and sensory bin to try. I love the adorable peg doll astronaut and aliens that are part of this bin.

16. Erupting Moon Dust Sensory Tray from Learn Play Imagine - This activity would be a lot of fun, especially if your kids enjoy a good old fashioned baking soda and vinegar experiment.

17. Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System Sensory Play from Playground Park Bench - Another sensory bin with water beads as the base. This one uses black and purple water beads.

18. Moon Walking Sensory Bin with Kinetic Sand from 3 Dinosaurs - I like the simplicity of this one. Just some kinetic sand, space figures, and black rocks.

19. U is for Universe Sensory Bin from Growing Hands-On Kids - Another space sensory bin with black beans. I really like how it's set up in a small storage bin that has a lid. Makes it perfect for packing away for another day of play.

20. Solar System Sensory & Imagination Bin from 1+1+1=1 - This bin uses a lot of different materials from pom poms and marbles to unifix cubes and pipe cleaners.

21. Galaxy Themed Sensory Bin with Dyed Rice from S&S Blog - The pictures of the glow in the dark materials in action are so cool! How could the kids not enjoy it?!

22. DIY Space Sensory Bin with Black Beans from Learning Resources Blog - I love the colored rockets in this sensory bin! That means there is some color learning happening with this bin too.

23. Moon Sand Outer Space Sensory Bin from Little Bins for Little Hands - Want something a bit different for your sensory base? Try making moon sand!

24. Alphabet Star Search from Pre-K Pages - Another bin that includes some alphabet stars, perfect for hyperlexic learners.

25. Space Themed Sensory Bin with Moon Sand from Pre-K Pages - Make your own moon sand out of play sand and corn starch, mix it up with a bit of color, and pair it with some space figures to create this lovely little sensory bin.

26. Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System Sensory Bin from The Chaos and the Clutter - I like the combination of glitter gravel and decorative black rocks as the base for this sensory bin.

27. Outer Space Water Table Activity from Happy Toddler Playtime - You don't have to use a water table for this idea. You could recreate it in a plastic container inside instead. I like how colorful and inviting it looks!

28. Moon Rock Letters Sensory Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - Here's another great activity that will appeal to hyperlexic learners. The moon rocks are essentially just letter magnets wrapped in aluminum foil.

29. 4 Space Themed Sensory Trays from Coffee Cups & Crayons - I like the variety shown here. All four options look fun and engaging.

As you can see, a lot of these space sensory bins are out of this world! (Sorry, I can't resist a good pun.) So, hopefully, you're little spacing loving kid will enjoy these ideas.

Calming Lavender Soap Foam Sensory Play

Looking for calming sensory activities for kids? Then you need to try this calming lavender soap foam sensory play activity.

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While lavender isn't my favorite scent, it is known for its calming benefits. It's a scent that can help kids (and adults!) wind down at the end of the day.

For this sensory activity, I decided to pair the calming scent of lavender with one of our favorite sensory bin materials: soap foam.

Now, if you've never played with soap foam before, you're missing out. I personally find the texture of soap foam to be calming and soothing. It's bubbly and silky feeling. And it's a great sensory material for kids who actively avoid gritty and rough textures such as sand.

So grab some liquid soap and get ready to try this calming lavender soap foam sensory play activity. It's great for kids of all ages and ridiculously easy to make.

Lavender Soap Foam Sensory Play: What You'll Need

For this lavender soap foam sensory bin, you'll need:

• Liquid soap

• Lavender essential oil

• Purple liquid watercolor or food coloring

• Electric hand-mixer, stand mixer, or blender

• Large sensory bin container

Before we can put the sensory bin together, we'll need to whip up some lavender scented soap foam. Don't worry, it's quick and easy to do!

How to Make Lavender Soap Foam for Sensory Play

Start by putting a big squirt of soap (I use castile soap) in a large container. Next, add a splash or two of water. Then start mixing the soap and water using an electric hand-mixer until you get a thick, frothy foam.

If you're using a blender or stand mixer, add the water and soap to the blender or the stand mixer bowl and mix it up until foamy.

Once you have the soap foam mixture, add a couple of drops of lavender essential oil and some purple liquid watercolors. Then mix it one last time. How much you will use depends on the size of the container and how purple you want the soap foam to be. So just eyeball it.

And that's it! You'll end up with a lovely foamy concoction like this:

This Lavender Soap Foam is a Wonderful Calming Sensory Activity for Kids!

You could certainly add some scoops and spoons to this sensory bin. But, honestly, both of my boys really enjoy just playing with the texture of the soap foam, swishing the bubbly mixture back and forth between their hands. Keeping things simple goes a long way!

Seriously, soap foam on its own is extremely calming and relaxing to play with. It's such a satisfying texture, in my opinion (and as I discussed earlier). But the vibrant purple hue and the added olfactory component? It really elevates things.

Just look at all those wonderful bubbles! You can almost touch it right through the screen...Honestly, I think I could seriously play with soap foam all day. So could my kids, I bet.

So that's our lavender soap foam sensory play activity. Are you going to give it a try?

St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bin

Simple St. Patrick's Day sensory bin activity for toddlers and preschoolers.

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I recently stocked up on some St. Patrick's Day items from the dollar store, which I basically tossed all together to create this simple St. Patrick's Day sensory bin.  A sensory bin, which I might add, that is great for a wide variety of ages, from babies and up.

In this sensory bin, you'll find sparkly shamrocks, lucky coins in green and gold, and so much green that you might think Kermit the Frog was hanging out in there. Sadly, no Kermit, but there's still tons of sensory fun to be had.

So if you're looking for a quick and easy St. Patrick's Day sensory activity for toddlers or preschoolers, then look no further!

St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bin: What You'll Need

I really love that this sensory bin uses non-food sensory bin fillers (see here and here for more non-food sensory bin ideas).

I also love that this sensory activity is low prep and uses items from the dollar store. As an added bonus, each of the materials can easily be reused for other St. Patrick's Day activities.

Here's what you'll need to recreate this St. Patrick's Day themed sensory bin at home:

• Green flexible mesh tubing, cut into short strips (see why below)

• Foam shamrocks - Some were even glittery, which is fun.

• Fabric shamrocks - The ones we used were stickers found at Dollarama

• St. Patrick's Day themed plastic coins

First, I cut up the mesh tubing for this sensory bin because otherwise it gets really tangled. And, honestly, I'm tired of untangling it. Especially after it has been wrapped around and around and around an exercise bike. Because that totally happened...(#LifeWithKids)

Anyway, this sensory bin is green, festive, and easy to put together. (Assuming you don't have to untangle the mesh tubing first, of course).

Playing in a St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bin

This sensory bin provides a lot of different textures from the smooth foam to the puffy fabric shamrocks to the stretchy, albeit slight scratchy, tubing. And the green mess tubing makes me think of big fat spaghetti noodles or long worms or something. Needless to say, four year old K could hardly resist digging in.

The mesh tubing is so much fun to play with. It was probably K's favorite element in this sensory bin! 

K also used the tubing to work on some fine motor skills practice by sliding one end of the tubing into the other to create a loop. You could also supply some scissors alongside this sensory bin to encourage some scissor skills practice, if you'd like.

So there you have it: a super simple St. Patrick's Day sensory bin that's perfect for toddlers and preschoolers and uses materials from the dollar store.