Do you need sensory bin ideas?
In can be hard think of accessible and affordable fillers for sensory bins. I have compiled my top list of fillers you can use for your sensory bins in your speech therapy sessions.
You can also purchase any seasonal fillers you find throughout the year - honestly, you can never stop looking for them! You can find sensory bin ideas everywhere!
I have written some of my favourites sensory bin additions for each of the 38 themes included in my Themed Sensory Bins for Speech Therapy. These sensory bins are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarten speech and language therapy sessions. You can use them in a sensory bin table or in a small container - the possibilities are endless!
Autumn Sensory Bin Fillers: Fake Leaves, Sticks, Plastic Pumpkins, Cinnamon Sticks
Winter Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Snowflakes, Snow, Blue and White Pom Poms, Sparkly Confetti, Styrofoam Balls, Fake Snow, White Sand
Spring Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Bugs, Plastic Flowers, Plastic Bunnies, Blue Water Beads
Summer Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Suns, Blue Water Beads, Sand
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin Fillers: Felt hearts, Candy Hearts, Artificial Rose Petals
St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Rainbows, Gold Coins
Easter Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Grass, Mini Eggs, Plastic Flowers
Halloween: Sensory Bin Fillers Toy Candy, Plastic Spiders, Plastic Pumpkins, Bats, Ghosts
Christmas Sensory Bin Fillers: Tinsel, Mini Ornaments, Bells, Wrapped Peppermints
Hannukah Sensory Bin Fillers: Mini Presents, Gold Coins, Donut Erasers,
Superheros Sensory Bin Fillers: Superhero Figurines, Plastic Stars, Red/Blue/Yellow Pom Poms and Curled Ribbon
Transportation Sensory Bin Fillers: Mini Cars or Trucks
Pirates Sensory Bin Fillers: Gold Coins, Sand
Pumpkins Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Pumpkins, Fake Leaves, Corn
Space Sensory Bin Fillers: Black Beans, Black Pom Poms, Plastic Stars, Tin Foil Balls
Beach Sensory Bin Fillers: Shells, Drink Umbrellas, Sparkly Gems, Kinetic Sand, Blue Fish Gravel
Mermaids Sensory Bin Fillers: Sparkly Gem Beads, Shells, Plastic Starfish, White rocks
Snowmen Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Snowflakes, Mini Trees, Pinecones, Styrofoam Balls
Gingerbread Sensory Bin Fillers: Wrapped Peppermints, Mini Cookie Cutters,
Household Sensory Bin Fillers: Mini Doll House items, Mini People, Laundry Pins,
Camping Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Trees, Sticks, Rocks, Tissue Paper for Fire, Pinecones
Ice Cream Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Spoons and Mini Bowls, Colorful Pom Poms, Sprinkles
Bugs Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Bugs, Mini Net, Magnifying Glass, Rocks, Brown Sand
Weather Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Snowflakes, Rainbow Erasers, Sun Erasers
Food Sensory Bin Fillers: Shopkins, Mini Shopping Cart
Forest Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Trees, Sticks, Grass, Leaves, Brown and Green Pom Poms, Moss Balls
Ocean Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Fish, Fish Tank Accessories, Blue Water Beads
Zoo Sensory Bin Fillers: Feathers, Mini Zoo Animals, Grass
Pets Sensory Bin Fillers: Sticks, Plastic Bones, Plastic Animals
Arctic Sensory Bin Fillers: Reusable Plastic Ice Cubes, Cotton Balls, Plastic Snowflakes, White Pom Poms, Fake Snow
Farm Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Farm Animals, Oats, Corn, Beans
School Sensory Bin Fillers: Any Small School Supply (paper clips, erasers, etc.)
Birthday Sensory Bin Fillers: Mini Presents, Party Favours, Sprinkles, Birthday Confetti, Candles
Dinosaurs Sensory Bin Fillers: Plastic Trees, Plastic Mini Dinosaurs
Sports Sensory Bin Fillers Ball Erasers, Playmobil Sports Toys
Unicorns Sensory Bin Fillers: Rainbow Erasers, Anything with sparkles :)
Princesses Sensory Bin Fillers: Shiny Gems
You can add pom poms, straws, feathers, bingo chips, plastic ice cubs, pipe cleaners, beans, and beads to any of the themes listed.
Need some themed manipulatives to go with your Sensory Bins? Make sure to check out my Themed Sensory Bins for a year round sensory bin resource (over 35 themes are included) and Themed Sensory Bins 2.0 (which includes a NEW set of 40 themes!)I love having these bins prepped and ready to grab whenever I need them!
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