At the Farm “I SPY” Sensory Bin (free download!)
We are so excited to add another “I SPY” sensory bin to our collection! This time we made it farm themed, perfect for your farm animal unit! Be sure to grab the free download at the bottom of this post!
We love making “I SPY” sensory bins because it adds another element of fun and excitement for children. Having an “I SPY” paper gives children the challenge of identifying the item on their paper and then finding it in the sensory bin (or vice-versa). It really makes learning and exploring with a sensory bin extra special!
You will need:
Large Bin for holding sensory items (like this one)
Farm Animals (We love these ones or this set)
Rice, dried beans, or popcorn kernels (or any sort of sensory filler of your choice! You can even buy it here)
“At the farm I SPY” paper (FREE download, below!)
Optional, but fun: plastic fence posts or farm related toys to go along with the farm animals.
Optional: magnifying glass, tweezers, or small shovel/scooper
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Instructions:
Grab your empty bin and fill it with your sensory filler. We chose to do dried rice because it was on hand (and tends to be cheaper than other fillers)
Put your farm animals (and any other farm related toys) in the rice and hide them.
Download and print the I-SPY paper and set it inside or next to your sensory bin.
Invite your child to come and play! They may need some guidance or direction, or they may figure it out all by themselves!
Extend the Learning
As your child pulls out a farm animal, talk about it! This is a great opportunity to extend the learning and play. What sound does the farm animal make? What does this particular farm animal do on the farm? ( A chicken lays eggs, a cow gives milk, pigs roll in the mud, etc.) Have you seen this farm animal before? Is this farm animal big (like a horse?) or small (like a cat?). There are so many ways to extend the learning through playing!
Video
Take a look at our “I SPY” farm sensory bin in action, below!
Free Download
Are you ready to try it for yourself? Grab our free printable below and have fun!
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Try this simple and fun Build A Fence Farm Pattern activity to practice patterns and number recognition. Be sure to grab the free download!