The sensory bin concept is surprisingly simple: pour one kind of raw material in a bin, and let your kids manipulate it in 500 different ways. Sensory play engages their motor skills, ability to focus, and imagination. The only rule is to keep the contents of the Tupperware in the container. Here are just a few options:
- bubble foam with a 2:1 ratio of water to bath soap, whipped to perfection
- rice + measuring cups
- a "car wash" for toy cars
- a mud bath "demolition derby" for toy cars
- sand + beach toys
- play dough
- science experiments (think vinegar + baking soda, salt + ice melt)
My DIY Sand and Water Table Design 🥚
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Can you imagine a similar construct with a hinged lid over the top of it just to keep your drinks cool on one side and your clean picnic supplies on the other? Attach a Command loop hookon one end for a trash bag. That would save so many steps taking things outside for people to enjoy. And it would be a sneaky way to have it out there already before they arrive!
Yes! So many different ways to customize! The options are endless.