Princess Sensory Bin
Create a magical Princess Sensory Bin filled with soft, dyed white beans in shades of white, pink and purple!
This enchanting activity invites kids to explore textures, colors and imaginative play while enhancing sensory development and fine motor skills. We just love Sensory Bins for preschool play!
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Recommended Princess Children’s Books
When you’re done playing, enjoy these recommended Princess Books for Kids with your child.
Disney Princess: 5-Minute Princess StoriesToday I’ll Be a PrincessPrincesses Wear PantsDo Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?
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These 20 Girls Disney Costumes Under $30 will bring extra fun to this sensory play activity.
Materials for Princess Sensory Bin
Gather these simple materials to create a magical princess sensory bin that sparks creativity and sensory exploration!
- 2 12 oz bags of dried Great Northern beans
- Acrylic paint – light pink, dark pink, white and purple
- 4 sandwich-size ziplock bags
- 1 cup measuring cup
- Wax paper
- Cooking sheet
How to Dye White Beans for Sensory Play
Gather your supplies to make this princess sensory bin.
Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
Divide the white beans evenly into zip-top bags (about 1 cup per bag).
Add a squirt of paint to each bag, seal, and shake or roll the beans to coat them evenly. Repeat for all bags.
Spread the painted beans in a single layer on the wax paper.
Allow them to air dry for 6-8 hours or overnight.
Once dry, enjoy your colorful beans!
Store in a large resealable zip-top bag.
How to Play with Princess Sensory Bin
Playing with a princess sensory bin made of dyed white beans in white, pink, and purple is fun and versatile!
- Exploration and Sorting: Encourage kids to explore the beans with their hands, sorting them by color or mixing them together.
- Hide-and-Seek: Bury small princess-themed toys or gems in the beans and have kids search for them.
- Scooping and Pouring: Provide scoops, cups, or spoons for pouring, transferring, and measuring beans, building fine motor skills.
- Imaginative Play: Create a princess story by using the bin as a magical landscape for small dolls or figurines.
- Counting and Patterns: Use the beans to practice counting or creating patterns by color.
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This sensory bin offers endless opportunities for creative and educational play!
