Sponge Sensory Bin

A sponge sensory bin is a fun, hands-on activity that encourages exploration through texture and water play!

With soft, squishy sponges and colorful water, kids can squeeze, soak and transfer water while developing fine motor skills. We just love Sensory Bins in our house!

This simple setup provides endless opportunities for sensory fun and creative learning!

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How to Play with Sponge Sensory Bin

Playing with a sponge sensory bin is a fun and engaging way to explore textures and develop fine motor skills!

Here are a few ideas for playing with a sponge sensory bin:

Squeeze & Release: Have kids squeeze the wet sponges to release the water into different containers, helping them practice fine motor skills.

Color Sorting: If you have different colored sponges, ask children to sort them by color or create patterns with the sponges.

Tweezers Challenge: Use tweezers to pick up and move the sponges, strengthening their grip and hand-eye coordination.

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Water Transfer: Use sponges to transfer water from one container to another, mimicking the idea of moving water in real-life scenarios.

Texture Exploration: Encourage kids to feel the texture of the wet vs. dry sponges and describe the differences.

These simple activities can provide hours of sensory exploration and learning!

Materials for Sensory Bin

Creating this sponge sensory bin needs just a couple of simple items!

• Sensory bins
• Sponges 
• Water 
• Sensory tools

How to Create Sponge Sensory Bin

Cut up the sponges in all different shapes and sizes. 

Put into your sensory bin. 

Let your child pour water on the sponges and watch as they fill up. 

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Add in any sensory tools you want and enjoy!  

Note: Other sensory tools or figurines can be added to make the bin more fun to play with or more educational. 

Also, you can use regular sponges or start with compacted sponges.  

More Water Sensory Bins

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