This red, white, and blue sensory bin was a blast to make, and it comes with a little flag matching game too. Here is how to put one together for your toddler.
This sensory bin was a blast to make! The combination of the red, white, and blue was really fun and I think you will have fun making it too!
Start with a base of dried kidney beans, dried white beans, blue glass gems, and some shredded paper. Mix the red beans with the red shredded paper, the white beans with the white shredded paper, etc.
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Next, arrange the beans, gems, and paper in the sensory bin until they resembled a flag. Cute, right?
Add some red, white, and blue beaded necklaces and some small American flags.
Put in a small liquid measuring cup, a small plastic container, and a star ice cube tray as an invitation to play in the sensory bin.
Finally set the bin out and watch you kids enjoy!
The kids love the way the flag looks at first, but then have no problem messing it all up right away.
They especially enjoyed mixing all the colors together and love all the different textures in the bin. The liquid measuring cup was the coveted object from the bin and the small American flags were a popular choice as well.
This sensory bin is great for toddlers. But to make it more interesting for preschoolers print the dot marker flag outline (which is also used in the 4th of July crafts and 4th of July games posts).
Have them take the things out of the bin and put them on the circles to complete the flag. It’s easiest if they use the beans, the gems, and the paper.
The sensory bin is more fun for the older kids when this simple matching game added to it. Your kids will love playing with it as it gets closer to the 4th of July!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use to fill a sensory bin?
Lots of things: dried beans, rice, water, kinetic sand, pom poms, or shredded paper. For younger toddlers, edible options like cooked pasta or oats are safest.
What age are sensory bins for?
Sensory bins work well from about 18 months up, as long as you supervise closely and choose taste-safe fillers for younger toddlers.
Are sensory bins safe for toddlers?
Yes, with supervision. For kids who still mouth things, stick to edible or large, non-choking fillers and never leave them unattended.