It’s time!! I LOVE putting together our Fall sensory bins to help us bring in the new season! Fall is my FAVORITE time of year because it begins the much anticipated holiday season. So having Fun Fall sensory bin fillers and ideas ready to go adds an extra layer of fun!
In this post, I want to share with you some of our favorite filler materials for Fall sensory bins, as well as a few ideas for how to use your bins! So light your pumpkin candle from Antique Candle Co., turn on your favorite Fall play list, and get ready to enjoy your pumpkin spice latte while it’s still HOT because your kiddos are going to be SO engaged with these fun activities!
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Dry Beans
We have loved using dry beans in our sensory bins for YEARS! There are so many colorful options to choose from, making them one of the most versatile sensory bin fillers out there. We always have on hand a bag of brown beans, a bag of black beans (our favorites because they’re SO shiny!) and a bag of white beans. You can easily find these filler at the Dollar Store or on sale at your local grocery store!
One of our favorite things to add to our Fall sensory bins are these matching mats and puzzles! They are the perfect way to introduce your littlest learners to sensory bins and maybe even sneak in an extra cup of hot coffee while they’re hard at play!
Looking for a fun way to use the manipulatives in your Fall sensory bin? Grab our Fall letter and number building cards for just $1 in our shop! Your little ones will have so much fun exploring their bin, they won’t even realize how hard they’re working!
Leaves
Who says you have to BUY your sensory bin materials?! Fall is such a fun time to take your little ones outside and let them build their own Fall sensory bins. There are TONS of materials laying around outside, and this can easily turn into a super fun nature day!
Building a Fall sensory bin outside is also a great way to integrate nature study! Use this time to explore different textures, colors, sizes, etc. of leaves. Discuss the life cycle of plants as you encounter fallen plant parts. Even studying why leaves change colors is a great way to get outside and use your bin!
Dry Oats
Dry oats are another favorite filler of ours! They’re super versatile like dry beans, but they add a completely different texture to the experience. LG loves to use hers to mix up “pies and oatmeal”. And honestly, using dry oats in our sensory bins encouraged her to try branching out with her breakfast foods. She is now a lover of oatmeal for breakfast! Isn’t it fun how hands-on learning experiences can affect all sorts of areas in our children’s lives??
We looooove digging in to all the apple things during Fall, so of course we have to include our apple life cycle study in our Fall sensory bin! I love adding the matching mat pieces to the sensory bin for littles to sort through and match up. Adding apple colored pompoms (red, green and yellow) is another fun way to make the bin feel more “pie” like!
Sensory bins are a MUST with our weekly themes in our Preschool curriculum! So many of our favorite activities include exploring sensory bins, working with the manipulatives, and more!
Dry Corn Kernels
Looking for another fun Fall filler? Load up on dry corn kernels! They are super smooth, shiny and bright in color and add a fun, seasonal touch to any sensory bin! And when you’re finished with them, pop them in a popcorn maker and have a family movie night with FRESH popcorn! How fun is that?!
Kinetic Sand
We love using kinetic sand in our Summer sensory bins to get that “beach” feel while we do school. But it’s also a perfect filler for Fall with it’s beautiful brown color! We have all sorts of fun using this filler during our school time. Toss in some sticks for tracing letters, stamps and cookie cutters, or even a pie dish for your little one to make “pie crust” during their dramatic play!
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I hope this post gave your some fun ides for your Fall sensory bins! Please remember – sensory bins do NOT have to be dramatic, expensive, or super messy. Simply grabbing a few materials from your pantry can create an amazing sensory and fine motor experience for your little learners!
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