Easter Sensory Bin | Two Pink Peonies (2024)

This Easter sensory bin with tissue paper is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Kids will have a blast digging and scooping!

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My two kids absolutely love sensory bins. We have played with colored rice sensory bins, colored bean sensory bins, colored pasta sensory bins, and sensory bins made from crinkle paper (like this pizza sensory bin and this recycling sensory bin). I thought it would be fun to do something different with this Easter sensory bin and use colorful shredded tissue paper as the filler.

If you need more fun ideas for Easter then be sure to also check out these Easter Dot Marker Pages and this Easter Paper Plate Wreath!

📝 A note about sensory bins

Please note that adult supervision is always required for sensory bins. This Easter sensory bin is not taste safe and contains small parts. It should not be given to children who still put things in their mouths.

❤️ Why you’ll love this sensory bin

• It is easy to set up.
• It uses inexpensive supplies. You can easily order similar supplies from Amazon or you can find many of the things used at your local dollar store.
• It uses a non-food filler.
• Kids love sensory bins. Seriously, it is a great boredom buster and you can change them out for different holidays, seasons, or themes.

🐣 Benefits of Using Sensory Bins

• Sensory bins are great for fine motor skills, imaginative play, as well as exploring and having fun. My kids are entertained by their bins for at least 20 to 30 minutes every time. That’s a long time for a toddler!
• They are also fantastic for sensory experiences. Kids will enjoy feeling the different textures, hearing the different sounds (like the paper crinkling or things being dropped into the bucket), and seeing all the different colors. It is truly an experience for a little one’s senses.
• Sensory bins can be great for sociodramatic play. Sensory bins can inspire children to use their imagination and use problem solving.
• They are great for fine motor skills. Kids must use their hands to pick up and manipulate the toys and scoops in the bin. This is a fun way to encourage your child to use their fine motor skills.

🐇 Supplies needed

• Tissue paper: I used tissue paper as the filler but you can also use shredded paper, rainbow colored rice, or dyed pasta.
• Easter props: I used small eggs, carrots, and bunnies.
• Small bucket or basket: To scoop the eggs and carrots into.
• Scoops, tongs, or large tweezers: To use to dig and play in the sensory bin.

🪻What type of container to use

I use extra large tupperware containers for our sensory bins. You can also buy heavy duty bins for sensory play on Amazon.

🐥How to set up this sensory bin

Begin by stacking and then cutting up several sheets of tissue paper out. Fold them accordion-style (image 1).

Next, Separate the sheets (image 2) and then cut into small pieces (image 3).

Add the toys, bucket (or basket), tongs, and scoops to your sensory bin (image 4). Hide the carrots and eggs under the tissue paper for your child to find and put in the buckets.

🧹 How to contain the mess

I like to either set a large vinyl tablecloth down that we use for sensory bins and art or use our bins outside. If we use our bins outside, we usually do them on the porch then I use a large shop broom to sweep up any mess.

❔Sensory Bin FAQs

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