Looking for a fun, hands-on winter sensory bin idea? Check out this Instant Snow Sensory Bin that’s “snow” much fun for preschoolers! Keep reading until the end of the post for some free printables, too! SNOW THEME IN PRESCHOOL Winter is such a fun theme in many preschool classrooms. I love to read winter books and choose hands-on winter activities… Read More
THANKSGIVING SENSORY BIN IDEA: CORN KERNELS
November is a busy time of year! Keep things simple with this Thanksgiving sensory bin for preschool. There are also two freebies at the end for you to download & use with your littles! SENSORY PLAY FOR PRESCHOOL Sensory play is such an important part of early childhood education. The amount of learning that little ones experience through sensory play… Read More
HALLOWEEN SENSORY BIN IDEA: MONSTER NOODLES
Check out this spooky & creepy Halloween sensory bin that’s perfect for your preschool Halloween theme! There’s also a freebie at the end for you to download & use with your littles. WHY CHOOSE SENSORY PLAY? As a preschool parent or teacher, you already know that our little ones learn best when they can see, hear, smell, touch, and taste…that… Read More
PRESCHOOL ALL ABOUT ME ACTIVITIES
Are you starting the year off with an All About Me theme in your preschool classroom or homeschool? Keep reading for the most engaging All About Me preschool activities around! ALL ABOUT ME PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES One of the best ways to start a new school year (whether you’re homeschooling or teaching in a preschool or kindergarten classroom) is with an All About… Read More
FALL SENSORY BIN IDEA: APPLE PIE
Time to break out your cozy sweaters & all things pumpkin spice…fall is here! Do you know what you’re putting in your fall sensory bin yet? Keep reading to learn all about setting up an Apple Pie sensory bin for your preschool & pre-k littles. This fall sensory bin is easy & fun…plus there’s a freebie included at the end… Read More
BACK TO SCHOOL SENSORY BIN IDEA: POM POMS
It’s almost the first day of school…do you know what you’re putting in your back to school sensory bin yet? Here’s a simple idea for your preschool & pre-k littles that’s easy & fun…plus there’s a freebie included at the end of this post! WHY PRIORITIZE SENSORY PLAY? Sensory play is any activity that stimulates your little one’s senses through… Read More
PATRIOTIC SENSORY BIN IDEA: RED AND BLUE PASTA
Check out this colorful red & blue patriotic sensory bin! This bin is perfect for 4th of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day, Presidents’ Day, or any other patriotic holiday you’ll be celebrating this year. Keep reading until the end of the post for a free printable, too! ARE SENSORY BINS REALLY NECESSARY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD? The short answer…YES! The long… Read More
SUMMER SENSORY BIN IDEA: WATER BEADS
Looking for a fun, hands-on preschool summer sensory bin? Here’s a great idea for you! Keep reading until the end of the post for a free printable, too! WHAT ARE SENSORY BINS? Sensory exploration is such an important part of being a kid! Sensory bins are usually a plastic tub or large container filled with materials and objects that engage… Read More
BEACH SENSORY BIN IDEA: KINETIC SAND
Check out this super fun & inviting beach sensory bin that’s perfect for your preschool summer or ocean theme! THE BENEFITS OF SENSORY PLAY I don’t know about you, but I have fond memories of playing with the sand and water table in my kindergarten classroom when I was 5. All these years later, I can still remember how much… Read More
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SENSORY BIN IDEA: BLACK BEANS
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up! Do you know what you’re putting in your St. Patrick’s Day sensory bin yet? Here’s a great idea for preschoolers that’s easy & fun…plus there’s a freebie included at the end of this post! THE IMPORTANCE OF SENSORY PLAY Sensory bins are such an important part of early childhood education. The amount of learning… Read More