We have had a Christmas Sensory Bin for years now, but I have never written a full post about the part my kids enjoy the most. The new surprise each day! The bin itself begins with only the red/green base of items. The fun little Christmas additions come out one a day until they are all in the bin!
The Base:
- red and green pom poms, jewels, and other small items
- red and green tongs, spoons, scoops
- sorting tray {ours is red}, ice cube trays, etc.
- stockings {for playing feel and guess games, what’s missing, etc.}
The Daily Surprises
- When adding one item per day, I also add in my little special containers. They love to play with the containers almost as much as the little stuff!
- Getting a new item an a new container each day is really cool!
- I collected most of my little items from craft stores and dollar stores. I hit the after Christmas sales each year for new additions at really low prices!
Ideas for daily items to add in…
- pretend mini candy canes, candy
- small bells
- scented pine cones
- small Christmas toys
- red and green stars
- mini Nativity figures
- red and green glittery balls
- mini gifts
- mini drums
- mini trees
- mini lights
- mini stockings
I start in early December and add surprises one per day until they are all in. The full bin then stays out through December to play with! This year the kids {all 3 of them} were so excited to see the bin again! The boys insist on still being involved when the new item is revealed each day!
