Most preschoolers and younger elementary kids absolutely love to play in the sand. They also enjoy expressing themselves creatively. Imaginative play is crucial in early childhood, so why not throw together some easy to find parts and pieces from the bottom of the toy box and let them have at it?
This Silly Faces Sensory Bin is simple and inexpensive to put together for your kids, and they will be able to play with it over and over again. It’ll be new to them every time, especially if you mix up what pieces you provide for them to mix and match.
This would also be awesome for a Sunday school class, daycare, or preschool program. You could even make it part of a birthday party or playdate with friends.
Silly Faces Sensory Bin
You Will Need:
-Clear plastic storage container with lid
-Sand
You can use either play sand or kinetic sand (affiliate link)
-Assorted items that could be used as a face
Some great options include:
Some great options include:
Mr. Potato Head Faces (affiliate link)
Plastic Eyes (affiliate link)
-Flat Glass Marbles
-Buttons
-Beads
-Options for Hair
Some great options include yarn, pipe cleaners (affiliate link), and deco mesh tubing.
Other ideas that would work well for this sensory bin are: large lids, large sequins, LEGO blocks, or small holiday baubles
To Make:
1. Fill the storage container 1/3 of the way full with sand.
2. Offer your child an assortment of items to create faces and let them get creative!
The textures of your face features along with the sand are a really great combination of sensations.
3. When playtime is over close the box with the lid for another play session on a future day.
As you can see, even if you have never made a sensory bin before, it’s very simple to do.
Your kids are going to love this! Be sure to take some pictures of their crazy creations so they can have a great memory to look back on, plus, it gives you something cute to text to the grandparents!
