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!