Sensory bins are a never-ending source of excitement for little ones during their early days of toddlerhood. The sheer joy they experience from a simple sensory bin activity is incomparable to even the most expensive toys. Today, I’m here to share with you an exciting yet simple water based sensory activity that will make a splash in your little one’s day. Yah, come let’s us make a Water Sensory Bin – an aquatic adventure right in the comfort of your own home.
Sensory Bin Essentials
- Tray
- Water
- Plastic Alphabets & Numbers
- Floating ducks
- Felt Sheets
- Scissors
How To Make Water Sensory Bin
Let’s start by diving into how we can create this super easy sensory bin. All you need is some water and a few sensory essentials to bring the ocean to life. Grab some different colored felt sheets and cut them into the shapes of fish and starfish as shown in the image.
Now, fill a large container with water and add in the felt fish, starfish, bathtub ducks, and the alphabet and number pieces.
It’s like diving into a vibrant underwater wonderland to catch the fishes and alphabets!
But why should you dive into this water sensory bin adventure? Do you know why child educators recommends sensory bin to the kids? If no, then it’s time to know about it. Well, besides being loads of fun, sensory bins offer a myriad of developmental benefits for kids. They’re fantastic for fine-tuning fine motor skills. Just wait and watch until you see those little hands scooping and pouring with excitement. It Encourages sensory exploration, imagine the different textures and sensations they’ll discover. Also, it fosters creativity, as they create their own underwater tales and adventures!.
Water Sensory Bin – Play Tips
Here are a few tips to make the most of your Letter Catchy Water Sensory Bin:
- Encourage your little ones to immerse themselves in the underwater world and explore to their heart’s content. There’s no right or wrong way to play with it!
- Take advantage of the opportunity to introduce them to letters, numbers, colors, and shapes as they play.
- Make a fishing hunt! Challenge them to catch specific colored fish or starfish as they swim by. It’s a fun way to sneak in some early learning while they’re having a blast.
- Make a Letter hunt! Challenge your kids to catch specific letters and numbers from the bin. It’s a fun twist on a classic fishing game.
- Encourage storytelling and pretend play. Maybe they’re rescuing ducks from the deep sea or counting colorful fish as they swim by – the possibilities are endless!
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So, what are you waiting for? Gather the essentials and dive into the Water Sensory Bin to watch your little ones’ faces light up with excitement while catching the fishes and hunting the letters and numbers. It’s the perfect way to spark their imagination, engage their senses, and create cherished memories together.
Happy splashing!