Whatever they find, they want to dump. This is what young children do, but I admit it can be a challenge. Just after I set something up, it gets knocked down, carried away, dumped on the floor. And while it can be frustrating, I know better. Having taught this age group for so long, after reading so many different articles about why they insist on dumping, I know they are not doing this to make life harder on adults. And so, my friends, I have discovered how to redirect these busy little humans to a place where it is okay to dump. To pour. To spill. What I’m going to share with you today is part of our farm theme, but it can be used with any theme, with many different types of materials. Click here to pin!
Easy Farm Sensory Bin for Preschoolers
Notice I have included the word easy. That’s because I like easy. I need easy. And I suspect I’m not alone. And I’ve found over the years that toddlers and preschoolers like simple sensory bin ideas. While they might enjoy the different props we put into the sensory bin, what they really love is the filler – the main ingredient – and what we’ve provided for them to scoop and pour those ingredients. They want to scoop. They want to pour. Old MacDonald props are in our Song & Rhymes Packet Oh, and you simply must let your preschoolers experience painting muddy pigs. In plastic bags! (Seriously, this was SO much fun!) “The puzzle pieces need to stay on the table, but you are welcome to pour corn kernels in the sensory bin.” You’ve offered them a way to continue dumping, in an area that is more contained. How do you handle dumping materials in your preschool classroom? Make sure to join our Facebook community where lots of ideas are shared! Explore a variety of hands-on activities! Easy to follow activity plans include modifications and adaptations to meet the needs of all learners. Comes with recommended reading lists, songs, material lists and more! Click on the photos below for more information about each one: Here is my Privacy Policy
