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Christmas Sensory Bin

by Angela Thayer 30 Comments

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We had so much fun being with family. Now, I’m getting so excited for the Christmas season! We have our tree, lights and stockings up and it makes our home feel so cozy. This weekend, we switched out sensory tubs to a Christmas one. The boys really enjoyed playing with it.

So to start making it, you’ll need to die dry pasta. Here’s what you’ll need for it.

*Dry noodles (I used 4 (16oz.) macaroni noodle boxes)

*Rubbing Alcohol

*Food Coloring (I used the entire red and green one)

*2 Ziploc gallon size bagsDyeing Noodles

So what you’ll do is dump the pasta in a Ziploc bag and pour alcohol in it until all the noodles are wet (about half bottle). Then pour the food coloring in. Shake until all the noodles are colored. Then let sit for 5-7 minutes.

Then you’ll lay the noodles on cookie sheets lined with parchment or wax paper. Let it dry (overnight is best).

Then you’ll fill it with fun Christmas decorations! This is what I put in ours:

*6 fake candy canes ($1 at Dollar Tree)

*2 Christmas tree ornaments ($1 at Dollar Tree)

*12 wrapped presents ($1 at Dollar Tree)

*12 bells ($1 at Dollar Tree)

And of course you could add whatever you’d like to the sensory tub! I let my kids have tongs, different sizes of containers, funnels, etc. to play with. They love  it!

 Christmas Sensory Tub

This was Wes’ favorite sensory tub. He really liked feeling the noodles and putting them in the cup.

Oh and he also really liked shaking the bell!

So there you have it…a fun Christmas sensory tub!

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  1. Janet Harbry says

    November 19, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    Love the sensory tub for my 7 grandtoddlers. But wondering about the mess with the colors staining hands , clothes? Did yo have any trouble with that?

    Reply
    • Angela Thayer says

      November 21, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      Hi! It doesn’t stain anything. Once the color dries, then it doesn’t rub off. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. Genny @ In Lieu of Preschool says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Thanks for linking up to Tuesday Tots! I am featuring your post this week on In Lieu of Preschool: http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/2012/12/15-christmas-sensory-activities-for-kids.html Please feel free to stop by and grab a featured button! Off to pin. Thanks again!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    November 28, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    I love that sort & snap color match game… I will definitely have to get that!

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    • teachingmamablog says

      November 28, 2012 at 7:32 pm

      I know it looks so fun for little ones!! Thanks for your comment and I hope you’re doing well!!

      Reply
  4. Liz Mueller says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I would buy some Christmas presents!!

    Reply
    • teachingmamablog says

      November 29, 2012 at 4:39 am

      Yes for sure! Thanks for your comment, Liz!

      Reply
  5. Amber D. says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Love the sensory tub idea!!! We would buy some new books for the kiddos with the giftcard! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
    • teachingmamablog says

      November 28, 2012 at 4:07 am

      Thanks so much for your comment! Hope you will try the sensory tub. Good luck!

      Reply
  6. Kristen Prosser says

    November 27, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    LOVE your blog Ang! Super excited for you! I have ten million things I could buy with this gift card.. love the giveaway 🙂 hello to your boys!

    Reply
    • teachingmamablog says

      November 28, 2012 at 4:07 am

      Thanks, Kristen! Love you, friend!

      Reply
  7. Lissa says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    So glad I found this blog! I love the lacing cards- I would love to buy those for our boys!

    Reply
    • teachingmamablog says

      November 27, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you!! I know, those lacing cards look so fun! Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  8. Alison says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:29 am

    Love this post, Ang!!! I would definitely get Rowan the next set of the Bob Readers… We already have the first set and he loves them,,,

    Reply
    • teachingmamablog says

      November 27, 2012 at 4:25 am

      Thanks sweet Alison!! I want to get the BOB readers for Troy. Glad to hear you like them, too! He may just get them for Christmas 🙂

      Reply
  9. Sharla says

    November 26, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Angela, you have the cutest ideas! Thx for all the specific instructions you give. Totally going to make the Christmas sensory tub.

    Reply
    • teachingmamablog says

      November 26, 2012 at 10:35 pm

      Thanks, Sharla! I’m sure your little ones will love playing with it. Hope you’re doing with 4 kiddos now!

      Reply
  10. Sarah Macon says

    November 26, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    I think my 2 yr old would LOVE those lace up cards! Cute blog!

    Reply
    • teachingmamablog says

      November 26, 2012 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks Sarah! Yes, I think they look so much fun. Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  11. Susan says

    November 26, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Love the Christmas sensory table – definitely going to do this for Kaila. I just picked up 1000 Gifts this weekend – can not wait to start reading it. I have a list of Christmas books I would love to pick up to read to the kids.

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    • teachingmamablog says

      November 26, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      Thanks!! Kaila will love it and it’s really easy to set up! Oh and you will really enjoy 1000 Gifts. It gives a new meaning to being thankful. Hope you win the giveaway!

      Reply
  12. Erin Joseph says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:09 am

    LOVE your new blog! Thank you for the fun idea for a sensory tub-I can see doing this for my little ones to occupy themselves during their “blanket time.” 🙂

    Reply
    • teachingmamablog says

      November 26, 2012 at 5:00 am

      THANK YOU! Yes, it would be fun for blanket time! It can get messy, but keeps the kids occupied for awhile.

      Reply

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