Fall sensory bins are the perfect way for little ones to explore the larger world, learning about textures, sounds, smells and sights all while practicing their fine motor skills as they manipulate objects.
Sensory bins don’t have to be as formal as some of these. Making something as simple as a pile of leaves for your tots to explore can make a terrific version of a sensory bin.
Fall Sensory Bins
Fall is just around the corner! Think about your favorite smells, sights and sounds about the fall. Do you yearn for the crunch of dried leaves under your feet? How about the smell of a cool, crisp morning? Do I even need to mention the scent of mulled apple cider?
Fall Farm Sensory Bin from The Jenny Evolution
Fall Fine Motor Sensory Bin from The Jenny Evolution
Fall Farm Harvest Sensory Bin on The Jenny Evolution
Fall Sensory Bin from Happy Hooligans
Apple Rice Sensory Bin from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Nature Textures Sensory Bin from The Adventures of a Dotty Mum
Pumpkin Scented Cloud Dough from Growing a Jeweled Rose
Pumpkin Sensory Bin from Childhood Beckons
Fall Sensory Tub from Trains & Tutus
Apple Pie Making Sensory Bin by Little Bins for Little Hands
Fall Farm Sensory Tub from No Time for Flash Cards
Autumn Sensory Play from Pre-school Play
Harvest Sensory Tub from Counting Coconuts
Like these fall sensory bins? For more sensory friendly ideas, consider the following (may contain affiliate links):
Brynn @ MommyDigger.com says
September 16, 2013 at 9:44 amThese are great for fall, I especially like the pumpkin one! Gotta love the feeling of pumpkin goo! 🙂
Jennifer says
September 17, 2013 at 4:15 pmWho doesn’t love pumpkin goo! We have a blast after we carve the pumpkins every year.
Garf says
September 16, 2013 at 9:59 amThe things that I always look forward to the fall season is the beautiful colors of the surrounding and the holiday seasons.
Jennifer says
September 17, 2013 at 4:14 pmI agree – the changing of the leaves are my favorite part of fall 🙂
Bernadette @ Aimless Moments says
September 16, 2013 at 11:12 amThanks for the ideas. I like the apple rice and fall farm….going to add them to my Pinterest 🙂
Jennifer says
September 17, 2013 at 4:13 pmGlad you found some ones you like, Bernadette 🙂
Fan R @TeddyOutReady says
September 16, 2013 at 1:47 pmNice ideas these tubs, love Fall Sensory Tub from Trains & Tutus. They look so pretty, just reminded me about upcoming holidays.
Jennifer says
September 17, 2013 at 4:13 pmThey are incredibly pretty for educational tools, aren’t they?
Liz says
September 16, 2013 at 2:20 pmThese are cute! I think my faves are the red rice one and the pumpkin dough one!
Jennifer says
September 17, 2013 at 4:04 pmI’m going to have to make the pumpkin dough one. And, quite honestly, we always make a sensory bin out of the pumpkin goo from when we carve for Halloween.
Lisa Isabella Russo says
September 16, 2013 at 2:26 pmYour sensory bins look like a very good idea! The ones you’ve shared are quite beautiful.
Jennifer says
September 17, 2013 at 4:04 pmLisa — They are beautiful bins, but also a terrific educational tool!
itzybellababy says
September 16, 2013 at 3:45 pmI love these ideas!
Jennifer says
September 17, 2013 at 4:03 pmThanks! I hope you do at least one with your little one 🙂
Helene Cohen Bludman says
September 16, 2013 at 3:53 pmWhat a great idea for little ones to experience the touch and smell of fall inside. I can smell those apples and pumpkins as we speak!
Jennifer says
September 17, 2013 at 4:02 pmThat pumpkin cloud dough really does look delicious. I can’t wait for the smells of fall to permeate the house again.
Karen says
September 17, 2013 at 12:05 amThe rice bin is so cool. Love these!
Jennifer says
September 17, 2013 at 3:57 pmThe rice bin does look fun. I know we’ll be making a couple of these this fall.
Foodie in WV says
September 17, 2013 at 6:13 pmWhat great ideas. I love the rice one!
Jennifer says
September 27, 2013 at 6:29 pmThe rice one IS a lot of fun. The smell is heavenly.
Steffany @ Spit & Sparkles says
September 17, 2013 at 9:02 pmVisiting from the PINcentive link party. Thanks for sharing this. I love the fall farm sensory bin!
Jennifer says
September 20, 2013 at 1:03 pmLove visitors! The fall sensory bins were so much fun pulling together. I could have overwhelmed everyone but I picked my favorite 10 🙂
Kate says
September 18, 2013 at 2:44 pmWhat great ideas. I never thought about doing this for my son but wow it would really keep him occupied. Thank you for linking up with Wine’d Down Wednesday.
Jennifer says
September 20, 2013 at 1:12 pmKate — You’d be surprised how much they get into those sensory bins! Try one out and let me know.
Ashley says
September 18, 2013 at 3:00 pmThank you for these ideas! I think my toddler would love the pumpkin cloud dough. I’m going to give a few of these a try!
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Jennifer says
September 20, 2013 at 1:12 pmThe pumpkin cloud dough is an absolute hit. I guarantee it. The smell is awesome and my boys just can’t get enough.
Mary Withrow says
September 18, 2013 at 10:39 pmLove these for fall and getting the children to participate by collecting leaves and scenting the rice will be even more fun!
Jennifer says
September 20, 2013 at 1:16 pmMary — Part of the fun is getting them into the action, for sure.
Mum of One says
September 19, 2013 at 4:03 pmWhat wonderful seasonal ideas. Thanks so much for linking up to the Monday Parenting Pin It Party.
Janell says
September 21, 2013 at 2:30 pmWe love trying out new sensory activities. What a great idea to include different fall items!
Jennifer says
September 27, 2013 at 5:49 pmJanell — Have a ball trying out the new sensory activities. Even though my boys are getting older we still pull out the sensory stuff and what better way to get into the season than with fall sensory bins, right?
Helen Neale says
September 21, 2013 at 4:50 pmYou have some great ideas in here – and so apt for the season as well. Thanks so much for linking up to the Parenting Pin it Party this week as well 😀
Jennifer says
September 27, 2013 at 5:52 pmReally like your Parenting Pin party! Let me know if you try out any of the bins and which ones you liked best.
Monica says
September 25, 2013 at 9:55 pmGreat list of ideas! Featuring this post at Family Fun Friday!
Monica
http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/category/family-fun
Jennifer says
September 27, 2013 at 6:15 pmThanks for the awesome feature! Really made my day 🙂
Mascha says
September 27, 2013 at 12:52 amIt’s greatful !
Sugar Aunts says
September 28, 2013 at 2:20 amLove this! We’re featuring your post on Share It Saturday this week over at Sugar Aunts! Thanks for linking up 🙂
Ashley says
October 1, 2013 at 8:08 pmThanks for sharing at Mom’s Library; I featured you this week!
Suzanne Holt says
September 20, 2014 at 9:47 amGreat collection of fall sensory experiences. Thanks for sharing. Pinned.