A Full Year of Sensory Bin Ideas
Preschool learning is as much about discovery as it is about instruction, and one tool stands out as a favorite for both students and teachers: sensory bins! Sensory bins are a great way to provide language development, fine motor skills, social interactions, and creativity. Today we’ve rounded up some of our very favorite sensory bin ideas from around the internet to share with you, one for each month of the year!
As a note, please ensure that you are supervising all sensory activities. Please use caution when activities call for the use of materials that may be a choking or drowning risk, or use a food ingredient that a child may be allergic to. Please use your best judgment as an adult when deciding which activities are appropriate for your child.
January
New Year’s Sensory Bin by Happy Toddler Playtime
This fun sensory bin is perfect for New Year’s Day, and even adds some fun math practice in. You can find all the details by visiting the Happy Toddler Playtime blog right here.
February
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin from Simply Full of Delight
We love this adorable Valentine’s day sensory bin that reuses a chocolate box! Find all the details to make your own here.
March
Easter Letter Sensory Bin by The Preschool Place
This sensory bin is so darling for Easter! You can dye your own rice or just find the pre-made kind on Amazon and use it to make things even easier. Find all the links and and details here.
April
Flower and Water Sensory Bin by The Preschool Place
This sensory bin is not only fun, but also beautiful! Make sure you are supervising your sensory play all the time, but especially if it includes water. You can find all the details on how we made this bin here.
May
Bug Sensory Table from Pocket of Preschool
So much fine motor practice with this cute bug sensory bin! Find all the awesome details on the Pocket of Preschool blog here.
June
Frozen Ocean Sensory Bin by Hello, Wonderful
What a genius idea to pop the whole bin full of shaving cream in the freezer! This makes the texture such a novelty for kids, and perfect for a hot day. Find all the instructions here.
July
Summer Paper Sorting Bin by Mrs. Plemon’s Kindergarten
Mrs. Plemon’s Kindergarten has 10 different ways to use this cute summer themed paper sensory bin! Be sure to check out her post here.
August
Rainbow Pom Pom Sensory Bin by Play to Learn Preschool
Play to Learn Preschool has so many fabulous sensory bin ideas. We especially love this colorful pom pom sorting bin! Be sure to check out more of their ideas here.
September
Magnetic Letter Name Search Bin by Powerful Mothering
This is a fun way to practice letter recognition or spelling your child’s name, which is a great skill to work on during back-to-school season. Find all the details here!
October
Jack-o-lantern Sensory Tray by The Preschool Place
This is a cute sensory activity that’s perfect for Halloween! You can find all the details on our blog here.
November
Thanksgiving Dinner Sensory Bin by Happy Toddler Playtime
This would be a great sensory activity to put out while you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner! Find all the details and instructions on Happy Toddler Playtimes post right here.
December
Christmas Tree Farm Sensory Bin by The Preschool Place
We love this cute little Christmas sensory bin! You can find all the details on how to make your own right here!
Try this fun Thanksgiving name writing activity with your preschooler! Be sure to grab the free download!