As the back-to-school season approaches, we wanted to create a fun and educational sensory bin for preschoolers to help get them excited about learning. We came up with this adorable “Back to School I Spy Sensory Bin." This activity combines sensory play with a fun game of "I Spy," making it both enjoyable and educational for your preschooler!

You will need:

• A large plastic bin

• Sensory base material (anything works, but we used rice)

• Back to School themed items

  • crayons

  • pencils

  • paintbrush

  • letter and number magnets

  • shapes

  • apple

  • school bus

  • teacher figurine

• Magnifying glass (totally optional, but it adds to the fun!)

• Scoops or tweezers for extra fine motor practice

• I Spy List (grab the free download below!)

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Instructions:

1. Pour the sensory base material into the bin, filling it about halfway.

2. Scatter the back-to-school themed items throughout the sensory base, making sure they are well mixed and partially hidden.

3. Place the I Spy list near the bin, ensuring it is easily accessible for children.

4. Place the magnifying glass and any other tools, such as tweezers or small scoops, beside the bin.

5. Let your child use the scoops and tweezers to find all the items on their checklist!

Video

Watch the video to see the activity in action!

Free Download

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Be sure to check out these other fun back to school posts from our website!

• Our Favorite Back To School Books

• O’fish-ally A Preschooler Back to School Art