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Fall Harvest Sensory Bin

by Angela Thayer 1 Comment

Fall is HERE and I have a great sensory bin idea for you! This simple sensory bin is fun for kids and encourages learning through the senses and using dramatic play.

Materials for Fall Sensory Bin:

  • plastic bin
  • popcorn kernels (or another sensory base like dried corn, pom poms, rice, or dried beans)
  • mini hay bales (Hobby Lobby)
  • leaves (Hobby Lobby)
  • mini pumpkins (Hobby Lobby)
  • mini squirrels (Hobby Lobby)
  • scarecrow figurines (Hobby Lobby)

I love Hobby Lobby for sensory bin supplies. I always make sure to buy them on sale, too! These wooden leaves are adorable and would be great to use as a counting or sorting activity.

To put the sensory bin together, simply start by pouring the popcorn kernels into a plastic bin.

Then add in your fall-themed pieces. You could add nature elements, like acorns, leaves, and pinecones. You can be creative with this one and involve your kids as well!

I love these mini hay bales!

And I couldn’t resist adding some scarecrows to this bin!

Once the sensory bin is put together, invite your kids to play with it! Here are some ways to play with the bin:

  • scoop the popcorn kernels into cups
  • use their imagination for pretend play
  • bury an item from the bin and have the child look for it
  • count and sort the colored leaves
  • scoop up the kernels and pour them into a funnel. This one is fun for the sense of hearing because it sounds really cool!
  • add in toy tractors

You can leave this out for kids to play with or pour everything into a plastic bag to play with another time.

fall harvest sensory bin

Hope you’ll try this sensory bin out!

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  1. Eimear Shahzad says

    October 27, 2022 at 4:03 am

    I like you simply a great sensory bin idea.

    thanks for sharing.

    Reply
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