15 {Sensational} Sensory Bins

We love sensory exploration and these bins are perfect for just that.  By creating these small scenes for kids to dig into is a fun way for them to discover new things.  You can also bring their favorite things to life, like the construction bin or ocean bin we list below.

We’re sharing lots of fun sensory activities today, inspired by The Chaos and the Clutter.

15 {Sensational} Sensory Bins

1.  Explore the ocean with this sensory bin that includes seashells, plastic fish, blue and teal beads and so much more.

2.  Making sensory bins doesn’t have to be expensive. You can find many great items at the dollar store – here’s how!

3.  A desert sensory bin can be made very easily by using sand as a base and adding a few simple items like fake lizards.

4.  This coffee sensory bin using both coffee grinds and beans lets kids play with and explore something that is usually off-limits to littles.

5.  If you want to learn how to make colored rice for your bins, here is an easy way!

6.  This winter sensory tray uses a mirror to create depth and expand the exploration.

7.  There are lots of sensory activities you can create with baby oil and items you probably already have around the house.

8.  Make a favorite color sensory bin.  This one is all about purple, but you can use any color you love!

9.  Construction sensory bins are an especially big hit with boys.  Grab all of their miniature dump trucks, dozers and cranes and let them play in a pretend construction site!

10.  Here is a sweet bin for the babies!  Get out those old hair scrunchies and explore.

11.  Here’s a fun monster sensory bin.  This is totally cute and not at all spooky!

12.  Use a plastic, blow-up, pool boat for the perfect summer sensory bin filled with water and fish.

13.  By dyeing rice green to create the look of grass, this bin is an invitation to play with bugs.

14.  A garden sensory experience in a pail is great to make in the Spring.

15.  This is a colorful Fall sensory bin with a variety of textures.  Include corn, pinecones, pumpkins and anything else that makes you think of Fall.