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Ocean Sensory Bin play for Toddlers and Preschoolers

July 23, 2018 by Julie 6 Comments

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Sensory bins are the best learning play for little ones! There are so many variations and ways to introduce new concepts. And you can totally get specific topics too. Such as Shark Week! We decided to do an Ocean Sensory Bin since my kiddo loves fishies (you can see our paper plate fish craft here) and this one includes sharks so shark week fun begins!

Making an Ocean Sensory Bin for Shark Week

Ocean Sensory Bin for Toddlers and Preschoolers | Fab Working Mom Life #sensorybin #sensoryplay #toddlers #preschoolers #parenting #toddleractivities #sharkweek #ocean

Supplies:

  • Bin or pan
  • Water beads
  • Ice cube trays (my round ice cube tray  was fun to use)
  • Ocean critters pack
  • Water
  • Scoops or tongs

 

Steps:

I set this up in advance by putting a few of the ocean critters in ice cube trays and freezing them.


When I was ready to set up the sensory bin for my son to play with, I added just a bit of water to the bottom of the bin (I may or may not have used a small litter box as my bin) and sprinkled in some of the beads. They start out super tiny and need some time to absorb the water.

Then I got the ice cube trays out with the frozen plastic fish and other sea critters out and let my son poke and push them out of the tray. That took a bit of time and he had fun dumping them out into the bin.

Here we have a two-part sensory play activity option! While the critters are melting out of their ice cube cages, kiddo can feel the ice cubes in his hands, run them around the beads in the bin, and even transfer them around with his hands or with tongs.

Once the critters have melted out and the beads expanded to their full size, the second part of the ocean sensory bin fun can begin.

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My son instantly became a fan of the water beads. He enjoyed making the fishes swim around in the squishy mush, and he enjoys picking them out and putting them in a cup.

But most of all, he enjoys sticking his hands and arms into the beads and saying “SquishHHHHHH” when playing with those water beads. They are so great for proprioceptive input and as a calm down activity.

It has been entertaining him for like an hour. So total mom win and quite easy to set up.

What sensory bins do your kids just love?

Ocean Sensory Bin for Toddlers and Preschoolers | Fab Working Mom Life #sensorybin #sensoryplay #toddlers #preschoolers #parenting #toddleractivities #sharkweek #ocean

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  1. Ria Cheripuram says

    July 30, 2018 at 3:01 am

    This will be a wonderful activity for my toddler. Being winter here in Australia, it is hard to go out and this activity is perfect when we are stuck indoors! She loves everything squishy too!

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    • Julie says

      July 30, 2018 at 7:06 pm

      Sensory bins are great when you can’t play outside 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lizzie says

    July 29, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    My 8 year old just got her first box of water beads yesterday, and this morning told me she loves the mermaid colored ones best. I think your idea would be fun for bigger kids too – if I’m honest, I love handling the water beads too!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      July 30, 2018 at 6:42 pm

      Ooh a mermaid bin for adults I’m all on board for that! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Toni says

    July 24, 2018 at 12:14 am

    THis is perfect for my girls! I love the idea of freezing some ocean animals in ice cubes too!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      July 25, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks! I thought freezing the critters would add a level of entertainment and it did!

      Reply

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