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12+ Fun Fall Sensory Play Bins For Preschoolers

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September 15, 2023

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Fall Sensory Play Bins ideas for preschoolers that can easily be created at home or in the classroom. Perfect for bringing some crisp fall fun indoors!

12+ Fun Fall Sensory Play Bins For Preschoolers

12+ Fun Fall Sensory Play Bins For Preschoolers

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year!

The leaves are falling and the air is crisp and cool!

Oh, wait! I live in Florida… that doesn’t happen here, but you know what I mean! It’s the perfect time to get out those apples, buckets, pumpkins, and so much more to create some fun sensory play with your kiddos!

Sensory Play Activity For Toddlers

Why Create A Fall Sensory Bin?

Sensory play is such an essential part of a child’s development, and it makes the perfect hands-on learning activity for toddlers.

However sensory bins are not only used for educational purposes. By creating a fall sensory play activity for your child you are allowing them to explore the world around them.

They also make the perfect preschool activity for homeschooling families with younger children.

I used sensory bins a lot when I homeschooled my oldest daughter. It was perfect for keeping my preschooler’s hands busy, while she learned and played.

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Best Fall Sensory Play Bins For Preschoolers

These are some great Fall Themed Sensory Play ideas for preschoolers. Check out these fun Sensory Play Bins perfect for toddlers to enjoy the months of September through November!

1

Fall Sensory Bin and Learning Activities

Photo Credit: www.fantasticfunandlearning.com

The perfect sensory bin for kids who love the outdoor!

2

Apple Pie Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: www.stirthewonder.com

This sensory bin for preschoolers will have you baking your own apple pie in the kitchen!

3

fall sensory bin {with homemade pumpkin play dough!}

Photo Credit: wildflowerramblings.com

If your kids love pumpkins in the fall, then they will love this sensory bin filled with pumpkin and playdough!

4

Preschool Scarecrow Sensory Play

Photo Credit: fun-a-day.com

The perfect scarecrow sensory bin for preschoolers and toddlers during the fall season!

5

Books & Bins Sensory Play Series: Apples & Pumpkins

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

Looking for a fun sensory play idea inspired by a book? This Fall Small World Sensory Play bin is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

6

"Acorns Everywhere" Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: iheartcraftythings.com

Sensory play bin inspired by books are perfect for allowing preschoolers imagination to take flight.

7

* Preschool At Home: Apple Themed Sensory Box

Photo Credit: pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com

Apples are all around us during the fall months, why not create a fun apple themed sensory box idea for toddlers and preschoolers.

8

Fall Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: www.3dinosaurs.com

A fun hands hand sensory play inspired by the autumn colors and leafs.

9

Fall on the Farm sensory bin

Photo Credit: www.giftofcuriosity.com

Farm life is such a fun life! Create this fun fall on the farm sensory bin for kids.

10

Autumn Jello Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: www.learnplayimagine.com

The best part of sensory play is being able to get your hands on everything! This Autumn jello sensory bin is perfect for curious toddlers.

11

The Best Homemade Fall Scented Playdough Recipe

Love using essential oils to create diy's? Check out this fun homemade fall scented playdough recipe! Create playdough that smells like apple pie, pumpkins, and cinnamon!

12

Fall Leaves Glitter Sensory Bottle For Kids

Photo Credit: www.simpleeverydaymom.com

This fall leaves glitter sensory bottle for kids is perfect to take on the go all season long!

13

Spooky & Fun Witch’s Potion Halloween Sensory Activity

Photo Credit: theplaybasedmom.com

Halloween fun is the best fun! Especially when you have a spooky and fun witch's potion sensory activity! Perfect for some Halloween hands on fun.

14

Fall Glitter Slime - A crisp fall morning captured in slime

Photo Credit: www.steampoweredfamily.com

All kids love slime! So, why not create this fun Fall Glitter Slime homemade recipe preschoolers will love.

15

Easy Fall Sensory Bag

Photo Credit: www.thechaosandtheclutter.com

Looking for an easy and non messy sensory idea for your toddler? Check out this fun fall sensory play in a bag!

16

Fall Leaves Sensory Jar

Photo Credit: www.thechaosandtheclutter.com

Creat this fun fall leaves sensory jar for kids. It's the perfect hands on sensory play you can take on the go.

Is It Hard To Create A Sensory Bin For Toddlers?

Creating a sensory play activity for your toddlers or preschoolers is one of the simplest things you can do to help them develop skills needed later in life.

It’s as easy as visiting your local department store’s dollar section or dollar store.

There’s no need to spend a fortune on a sensory bin for kids.

The purpose of the sensory bin is to bring into the home some fun activities your child can do to have fun, all while practicing developmental skills needed in life.

Sensory Bin Activity Ideas For Preschoolers

How Does Sensory Play Benefit Toddlers?

By allowing your toddlers or preschoolers to participate in sensory play you are allowing them to develop their five senses.

As they use the five senses they begin to learn how to use their fine motor skills, language development, cognitive growth, gross motor skills, social interactions, and problem-solving skills to name a few.

By helping your child stimulate their senses you are allowing their brain to develop by allowing neural pathways to be created that will be used later in life.

Sensory play in children and adults is also known to help emotionally as well with anxiety and frustration.

Favorite Fall Items For Sensory Play

  • Playdough
  • Buttons
  • Fall Leaves
  • Whole Corn
  • Pom Pom
  • Acorns
  • Plastic Bin
  • Pine Cones
  • Apples
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Mini Pumpkins
  • Baskets
  • Cinnamon Sticks

I hope you create some fun sensory bin ideas with your kids.

Allow them to help choose the theme or items that will be added to your bucket of fun.

Remember, it’s about creating a fun learning environment for your child.

You Are Also Going To Love: 

Homemade Fall Themed Playdough    Paper Plate Apple Craft    Paper Plate Apple Tree Craft  Apple Counting Activity

Which Sensory Play Activity do you think your child will enjoy the most?

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Victoria is a mom of two beautiful girls and wife to a supportive husband living in sunny Florida! She's on a mission to help moms create purposeful motherhood without the chaos. She loves to share simple family-friendly recipes, inspirational parenting tips, and ways to create habits for a peaceful home.

Comments

  1. Mary Catherine says

    August 24, 2014 at 11:16 am

    What a fun collection for the fall! Thanks so much for including my scarecrow bin. 🙂

    Reply
    • abccreativelearning says

      August 24, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      My pleasure! It’s such a cute idea 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Ashley says

    September 4, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    So many great fall bins!

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