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Easy Fall Sensory Bin

October 1, 2013 by OneMommy

People often think of sensory play as something for toddlers or preschoolers, but even older kids enjoy, and can benefit from sensory activities.

When my daughter started kindergarten she’d come home tired and cranky.  Sensory bins were the perfect solution.

Sensory play gives kids a way to calm down, regroup and recharge.   

It’s also a great way for older and younger kids to play together.  

One of our favorite fall sensory bin ideas is this super simple rainbow rice set-up.   

fall sensory play -- super simple fall sensory with colored rice as a base

If you are looking for more sensory play for fall, try this apple scented bubble dough. 

Fall Sensory Bin

To make your own simple fall bin, fill the bottom of a large, shallow container with orange rainbow rice.   We used a variety of shades, from a red-orange to a yellow-orange, and mixed it all together to look like the fall leaves.

Add in some acorns and small pine cones.

Other items you may want to add (affiliate links are used):

  • few small animals (squirrels, deer, or hedgehogs are perfect for fall)
  • fall-themed table scatter
  • silk sunflowers

The best part of sensory play is watching your child’s imagination soar as they play.  

It wasn’t long before I saw squirrels collecting acorns and hiding them under the big sunflowers.  fall sensory bin

You can easily add another level of play with an empty cardboard tube, such as one from a paper towel roll. 

My preschooler spent almost an hour dropping the  pumpkin-shaped table scatter through a paper towel tube.  Watching items drop through the tube is not only fun, but allows young kids to work on hand and eye coordination.  fall sensory bin

Simple sensory activities like this one are perfect for older and younger children to use together.  They also provide a safe way for kids to calm down and recharge after a busy school day.

This easy fall sensory bin is perfect for preschoolers and older simblings to play with together. 

You may also like these fall play ideas:

  • Q-Tip Fall Tree Painting
  • Apple Activities for Kids 
  • Googly Eye Slime — Perfect for Halloween

 

 

 

Filed Under: Sensory Play Tagged With: autumn, fall, sensory play

Comments

  1. Susie@homemaker-mom.com says

    October 2, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    Great idea! I voted for you today friend at the fence & top mommy!

    • OneMommy says

      October 2, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      Thank you!

  2. Karen Dawkins says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:26 am

    How awesome. You’re an amazing mommy!

  3. sarah says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:41 am

    Love this easy fall bin. Sometimes easy is really the best! Would love for you to come share it at the sensory play party today!

    • OneMommy says

      October 7, 2013 at 8:51 am

      Simple IS sometimes the best! 🙂

  4. Anna@The Measured Mom says

    October 11, 2013 at 6:27 am

    Very smart! When my daughter comes home her brothers want to bombard her with what they’ve been doing all day, and she just needs some alone time. This is a great solution. Thanks for sharing at After School!

    • OneMommy says

      October 11, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      That’s exactly the issue here. Little brother is just so excited she’s home and she needs that down time.

  5. Carrie says

    October 11, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Great idea!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

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