Sensory bin beans

Learn how to dye beans using food coloring and dried beans for an easy DIY craft supply - great for kids' crafts and sensory bins.

I've seen so many tutorial but none specifically that show you exactly how to dye beans for sensory bins. We've been learning colors and these color specific sensory bin ideas are perfect working with preschoolers prepping for school. Sensory play is incorporated every single day here and this tactile activity....

Coffee Sensory Bin - With Printable Drink Order Cards | Of course kids shouldn't have coffee but pretending is OK! This coffee sensory bin is so much fun for preschoolers. It has drink order cards to print out too so kids can pretend they have their own little cafe. This is a fun way for preschoolers to practice their fine motor skills and the coffee beans smell great!!

40 plus awesome sensory bin ideas that are perfect for home or school. And, get tips to encourage play and benefits of sensory bins from an OT.

These rainbow beans double as sensory beans which makes them perfect for a fun bean sensory bin. Kids of all ages, particularly toddlers, preschoolers,

Set up a rabbit sensory bin for the kids this spring! This would be great around Easter, or as part of a preschool pet theme. Either way, the bunny sensory play allows for hours of engaged learning and play.

The reason I love sensory bins so much is because it’s easy and inexpensive to put them together, and they usually are a bit hit! As I am writing this now, my youngest son is playing with one…

Plant flowers over and over again! This simple sensory bin has been a HUGE hit! We have gotten way more mileage out of this tub than I ever thought we would. We’ve even had it out twice when friends came over. Yes, it’s a little bit of work to clean up the beans at the […]

Looking for some winter crafts and activities for your kids? I have 30 FUN ideas that your kids will love!

There are a few different ways to dye dried pasta, rice and beans for sensory play but I’ve finally figured out my favorite! I’m picky when it comes to colors and I find food coloring makes it tricky to always get the right shade that I want. Acrylic paint is my go-to and here’s how […]

Beans & Easter eggs sensory bin is an easy sensory activity for toddlers. It's a fun fine motor activity and a great way to keep little ones busy indoors!

Lima beans & pinto beans in a bucket = hours of indoor playtime! Add dry pinto and lima beans to your sensory bins for a super fun hand easy way to keep your kiddos busy indoors. #sensorybin #indoorplay #toddleractivities #homeschool #diyplayideas #hiphomehooray

Create an inviting ice cream sensory bin to encourage sensory exploration and pretend play. Use it for your toddler or preschool ice cream theme.

I have always seen cool ideas on Pinterest and Facebook for sensory bins and sensory activities for kids. To me, they always looked a little complicated, messy and like more clutter for my house. I want my kids to have sensory activities but usually leave that for playing outside. Then, after way too much time stuck inside due to a cold winter filled with too many sick days, I tried to make a few sensory bins. They were easier than I thought and the kids loved them. They can be a little…