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Sensory Play Activities and Sensory Bins

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February 26, 2018 By: danielledb

This list is packed with sensory play activities that are so much fun! From sensory bins to sensory play ideas to messy play and more, these activities are sure to be a hit with the kids.

So if you are looking for lots of fun and easy to set up sensory activities to do with the kids, then this list is perfect for you.

Fun sensory play activities for kids.

Sensory Play Activities for Kids

So many kids love sensory play activities and messy play and my kids are no different. They love it when I set up a fun sensory bin, sensory art project or messy play activity. They usually engage them for long periods of time. The best part is that you can set up sensory activities that helps kids learn a wide variety of skills.

I’ve used sensory bins to teach kids about animal habitats, the alphabet, numbers and counting, science and STEAM and more!

If you want to make learning a super fun, hands-on experience, then you should definitely try out some of these sensory play activities!

Awesome Sensory Activities and Messy Play

Check out our list of fun sensory activities and messy play ideas!

This easy dinosaur dig excavation activity is perfect for a dinosaur theme and also for summer fun! You only need two household ingredients!

Dinosaur Dig Excavation Activity that is Super Easy!

A fun arctic sensory bin with snow dough and ice.

Arctic Sensory Bin for Winter

This Chicka Chicka Boom Boom slime is a fun sensory activity to go with a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom theme.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Slime

Nature Walk Discovery Bottles

Night Sky Writing Tray that Your Kids will Love!

Farm Play Dough Activity

This apple pie play dough activity is perfect for fall and a great way to develop fine motor skills!

Apple Pie Play Dough Activity that Smells so Good

This easy play dough recipe uses no cream of tartar. Whip up scented play dough in just 5 minutes!

Easy Play Dough Recipe Without Cream of Tartar

My kids loved this awesome glow in the dark beads sensory bottle. It's actually pretty easy to make too!

Easy Glow in the Dark Beads Sensory Bottle

Sand and Water Ocean Sensory Bin

Alphabet Sensory Bag

Alphabet Ocean Sensory Bin

This superhero play dough activity is so much fun! It is a great way for kids to be creative, stretch their imagination, engage their senses and develop fine motor skills!

Superhero Play Dough Activity

Caterpillar Play Dough Invitation

This desert sand writing tray is a fun way to practice writing letters, shapes, lines and more. A desert themed sensory alphabet activity!

Desert Sand Writing Tray

lphabet water sensory game. Kids will learn letter names while participating in this water sensory play activity.

Alphabet Water Sensory Game

Playing with kinetic sand, dinosaurs and plastic eggs. A fun sensory activity that is great for developing fine motor skills!

Playing with Kinetic Sand and Dinosaurs and Plastic Eggs

Kinetic sand learning activities for kids. Lots of ideas for things to do with kinetic sand.

Fun Learning Activities to do with Kinetic Sand

Pumpkin Fine Motor Activity and Sensory Bin

Fall play dough activity for preschoolers. Make a fall tree with play dough!

Fall Tree Play Dough Invitation

Teach kids to spell their name or recognize the letters in their name.

Spell Your Name Sensory Bin Hunt

Sensory bins based on children's books. Work on fine motor skills, early math and literacy.

Sensory Bins Based on Children’s Books

Kids will have fun developing fine motor skills with bouncy balls in the water table!

Fine Motor Skills Practice with Bouncy Balls

Painting on a shower curtain is a fun summer art activity for preschoolers!

Preschool Art Activity: Washable Painting on a Shower Curtain

Jack and the Beanstalk Activity: Build a Castle in the Clouds

Invite kids to create with sticks and play dough!

Creating with Sticks and Play Dough

Ocean Play Dough Invitation

Rainbow Fish Ocean Sensory Bin. Fun extension activity for the book!

Rainbow Fish Ocean Sensory Bin

Make a Thunderstorm with Play Dough

Make a Thunderstorm with Play Dough

Pond Life Play Dough Invitation

Earth Day Sensory Experiences for Kids

Planting Trees Sensory Bin for Earth Day

Fizzy Dough Sensory Science for Fine Motor Development

Invitation to Create a Wreath from Play Dough

Invitation to Create a Wreath with Play Dough

Make a scarecrow activity with play dough. A fun scarecrow craft activity for preschool!

Invitation to Build a Scarecrow with Play Dough

10 Ways to Play with Kinetic Sand

10 Ways to Play with Kinetic Sand

 

I hope you found a few new sensory bins or messy play activities and now feel empowered to set up more sensory play activities for the kids you teach!

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Adult supervision is required for all activities I share. Please use discretion when doing the activities with children and only do activities that you feel are safe for your kids. Children under 3 should not participate in any activities that involve small pieces.

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