Sensory Bins to Explore Nature

Nature Based Sensory Play

Nature inspired play is so important in early childhood.  Children learn best through exploration and hands on experiences.  They learn the most through in the world around them.  Sensory bins provide opportunities to learn though play and explore on their on level.

50+ Sensory Bins to Explore Nature

Scented Summer Cloud Doughs

Pretend Cooking with Real Food Scraps

Frog Sensory Pond from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Sensory Soup with Fresh Herbs from Happy Hooligans

Insect Sensory Bin

Mud Play from Mess for Less

Reptile Small World from Twodaloo

Building with Nature from Mummy Musings and Mayhem

Insect World from Fun at Home with Kids

Insect Sensory Bin from Finding the Teachable Moments

Frozen Watermelon Sensory Play

DIY Truffula Trees and The Lorax themed sensory bin from In Lieu of Preschool 

Dirt and Worms Sensory Play from Fun at Home with Kids

Bird's Nest Sensory Bin

Lemon Sensory Sink from My Nearest and Dearest

Mud Dough Play Recipe from Sow Sprout Play

Frog Small World Play from Fun at Home with Kids

Compost Bin Sensory Play

Spring Sensory Bin from Mama of Many Blessings

Nature Playdough and Sensory Bin

Rock Sensory Bin

Beach and Ocean Sensory Play from Mama of Many Blessings

Moon Sand Construction Zone

Garden Sensory Bin from Mess for Less

Frozen Lemon Oobleck

Day and Night Sensory Bins

Ocean Wonders Sensory Bin

Spring Time Small World Sensory Play from Play Create Explore

Coal and Water Steam Engine sensory bin from Play Trains!

Beach Sensory Bin from Mama of Many Blessings

Homemade Watercolors Made from Flowers

Sea Pod Boats from One Perfect Day

Fizzing Hidden Ocean World from Fun at Home with Kids

Water Sensory Bin

Sweet Tea Sensory Play from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Nature Scavenger Hunt from Hands on as We Grow

Spring Puddles from Lemon Lime Adventures

Colored Ice Play from Mama of Many Blessings

Dirt Sensory Box from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Frog Sensory Bin and Activities

Flower Garden Play Dough from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Building with Ice Cubes

Cornmeal Sensory Bin from Craftulate

Spring Sensory Bin from Nurture Store

Mud Paint Recipe

Cooking Sensory Bin from In Lieu of Preschool

Farm Sensory Bin from Finding the Teachable Moments

Fall Themed Sensory Table from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Autumn Cloud Dough from B-Inspired Mama

Painting in the Rain

Dinosaur Bones sensory bin from Parent Teach Play

Indoor Snowman Play from B-Inspired Mama

Snowy Day Sensory Bin from Mama of Many Blessings

Rainbow Ice Sensory Bin

The Foot Book tooth cleaning sensory bin from JDaniel4's Mom

Winter Creative Play from Gummy Lump Toys

Winter Sensory Bin from In Lieu of Preschool

Penguin Small World Play

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More kids activities for spring:

Gross Motor Activities for Spring ~ Spring Kids Activities ~ Preschool Activities for Spring