Explore winter-themed sensory bins designed to captivate young minds! Perfect for enhancing sensory play and fostering creativity during the chilly season.

Engaging Hands-on Learning: Fun Winter Sensory Bins
Never underestimate the power of sensory bins for your toddler or preschooler. I once gave my 3-year-old daughter a bin of flour and her favorite toys and she didn’t get up for an hour. During the winter months, they can only play with toys and watch TV for so long. Sensory bins are perfect to bring in new sensory experiences and stimulation.
What are sensory bins?
Sensory bins are a hands-on way for young children to play that encourage various skills and development. Here are some of the benefits of sensory bins:
- Sensory Exploration
- Motor Skills
- Socialization
- Life Skills
- Language Development
- Self-Regulation
- Creativity & Imaginative Skills
What can I use in a sensory bin?
You can use just about anything in a sensory bin. There are dry sensory bins, using things like rice, cotton balls, paper, beans, and pasta. Then there are messier options like shaving cream, corn starch, and water. You can also add learning activities, like letters, shapes, and numbers to explore. For younger children, favorite toys or figurines are enough to keep them engaged.
Arctic Ice Sensory Play

This Arctic sensory bin experience is great for kids of all ages. Ice makes a nice sensory play experience for little ones with little adult supervision.
Simple Snowman Sensory Bin

This simple snowman sensory bin can be such a great toddler activity. It’s super easy to put together and provides a good amount of fun.
Easy Polar Bear Sensory Bin

Are you learning about Arctic animals this winter? Try this easy polar bear sensory bin to allow your child to discover polar bears.
The Mitten Winter Sensory Bin

This winter sensory bin is the perfect sensory bin and literacy activity to go with the story “The Mitten” written by Jan Brett. It is a great way to sequence the story and allows young children the opportunity to play and explore different sensory items at the same time.
Melted Snowman Sensory Bin

This fun melted snowman sensory bin uses an oobleck base and craft materials to create a super fun sensory bin that goes great with many popular kids’ books and is perfect for kids of all ages.
Easy Penguin Sensory Bin

Are you learning about the Antarctic? These favorite flightless birds are always fun to study, who doesn’t love penguins? Visit the dollar store to create your own penguin sensory bin.
Arctic Animal Sensory Bin

Set up a simple and engaging Arctic sensory bin for the kids during your next Arctic theme. Be sure to add this to your collection of winter activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids.
Snowy Reindeer Sensory Bin

This reindeer sensory bin is a winter wonderland of sensory enchantment! The kids are going to love playing with the reindeer in the snow.
Mess Free Winter Sensory Bin

Sensory play for toddlers is both fun and important for their development. Here’s a simple winter sensory bin for toddlers.
Fake Snow Sensory Bin

Enjoy this 2 ingredient fake snow recipe using baking soda and shaving cream! And yes, it actually feels cold! Throw it in a bin with some favorite toys and you have a fun winter sensory bin!
Jolly Postman Sensory Bin

This Jolly Christmas Postman Sensory Bin includes fake sensory snow, some figures and some postcards for fun and engaging book-based play!
Painting Ice: A “Cool” Sensory Activity

Painting ice? It may sound weird, but this is such a fun activity! This project will not only keep your toddler entertained, but it is also sensory play that will encourage your little one to explore and unleash their inner creativity!
Super Fun Winter Sensory Bin

Learn how to make this super easy winter sensory bin for toddlers, that has fake snow and will give your toddlers hours of fun sensory play.
Rainbow Snow and Ice Cube Sensory Bin

Snow sensory table ideas add such fun and interest to winter preschool learning. When it’s too blustery or cold to actually be outdoors, why not bring it all in for some indoor sensory play?!
Hot Chocolate Sensory Bin

Looking for a fun winter sensory play idea? Try this Hot Chocolate Sensory Bin for Preschoolers!
Winter Ice Castle Sensory Bin

You’ll love this fantastic winter sensory activity: an ice castle sensory bin. It’s a fun way to engage young children, develop fine motor skills, and explore winter fun!
Elsa’s Frozen Slime

An easy Frozen slime recipe that Elsa would approve of! This glittery snowflake slime makes for a great winter sensory bin activity.
Snow Dough Sensory Bin

Snow dough is such a fun and hands on activity for kids. It is super easy to make and you only need two ingredients! Perfect for winter sensory bins.
Super Easy Winter Soup Sensory Bin

Winter Soup sensory bin is a fun way to play with water this winter! Create a wonderful sense of winter with water play!
Winter Sensory Bin for Preschool

This winter sensory bin is perfect for hands-on exploring while staying nice and warm inside.
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