{"id":273,"date":"2020-04-23T14:55:43","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T18:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/?p=273"},"modified":"2020-04-23T14:55:44","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T18:55:44","slug":"homemade-sensory-bins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sandera1\/2020\/04\/23\/homemade-sensory-bins\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Sensory Bins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is a Sensory Bin?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sensory bin is an sensory tactile experience for kids. Essentially, they are containers (bins) filled with different substances for a tactile play. They help with sensory exploration through play, development of practical skills (pouring, filling, scooping), focus\/attending, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensory Bin Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Container\/Bin: <\/strong>Get creative. Use any container that is deep\/large enough to allow for exploration without the contents spilling every where. Examples
    • Tupperware <\/li>
    • Storage container (used for clothes or any household item)<\/li>
    • Shoe box<\/li>
    • Baking dish<\/li>
    • Cardboard box <\/li>
    • Pot<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
    • Fill with sensory materials: <\/strong>Stick to one material for each bin you use. Examples:
      • Beans<\/li>
      • Rice <\/li>
      • Pasta<\/li>
      • Sand<\/li>
      • Water<\/li>
      • Birdseed<\/li>
      • Oatmeal<\/li>
      • Coffee beans <\/li>
      • Shredded paper <\/li>
      • Shaving cream <\/li>
      • Aquarium rocks <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
      • Add items of interest: <\/strong>Make it a theme or pick random items. Examples:
        • Toy cars\/animals\/dolls<\/li>
        • Cotton balls <\/li>
        • Ribbons<\/li>
        • Magnetic letters<\/li>
        • Buttons<\/li>
        • Pom poms<\/li>
        • Paper clips<\/li>
        • Gems <\/li>
        • Shells<\/li>
        • Stones<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
        • Add tools\/instruments: <\/strong>Use these tools to manipulate the sensory items in the bin. This helps with exploration and fine motor skills. Examples:
          • Tweezers<\/li>
          • Tongs<\/li>
          • Spoons<\/li>
          • Small cups <\/li>
          • Magnifying glass<\/li>
          • Measuring cups <\/li>
          • Baster<\/li>
          • Baby food jars <\/li>
          • Ice cube tray <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
          • HAVE FUN: <\/strong>There is no wrong way to play with a sensory bin!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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