This is our leaf sensory bin. The kids love it!
Here’s what it includes:
*acorns from around the neighborhood
*pine cones from our tree
*popcorn seeds
*fake leaves (you could have real ones)
Troy really loved this one. We talked about the shapes and how everything feels. He said it felt sharp and smooth.
I also shared with him how an acorn seed can turn into a tree! I think he was amazed and slightly confused.
We also had fun putting the seeds in a funnel into a vase. Workin’ on those fine motor skills!
Even Wes joined in on the fun and was very focused on putting those seeds in the vase.
This bin was fun (and messy) but I love having activities for my kids that are hands-on and entertaining!
What a neat activity!!!
I want to print this out so i can give it to my grandsons teachers how do i do that email me please lulu2000_202@yahoo.com thank you!
You’ll have to just click ‘file’ and then ‘print’.
I was just wondering how you stop your children from putting the corn kernels in their mouths? I teach two – three year olds and I would be worried that a couple of them might do that and they could choke. I really want to do sensory bins but I need to make sure they are absolutely safe!
Good question! I actually didn’t have an issue because my kids didn’t put things in their mouths very often. I did watch them closely though to make sure. Since you teach 2 and 3-year-olds, I would stay away from corn kernels or anything else they could potentially choke on. I know that makes it more difficult! I would try cooked noodles, cloud dough, water, sand, cornmeal, or even Jell-O. Hope that helps!