12 Gorgeous Christmas Sensory Bins!

By Kayla • April 3, 2018

Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: Nurturing Naters

Changing out your sensory bin for the holidays? Check out these suggestions for base materials and fillers, as well as these lovely and festive bins we found floating around the blogosphere!

Base Materials {Use just one or mix and match!}

  • White, red and/or green dyed rice
  • Sparkly tinsel garlands or sprigs of pine garland
  • Packing peanuts
  • Cotton balls
  • Shredded or torn pieces of wrapping paper
  • Gift bows
  • Faux snow [Warning: This is definitely messy!]
  • Red, green, and/or white pom poms
  • Tinsel
  • Cranberries
  • White, red, and/or green foam beads

Fillers

  • Recycled Christmas cards
  • Miniature gift boxes and tins
  • Non-breakable ornaments
  • Christmas themed shapes {two-dimensional and three-dimensional made from foam, paper, plastic, wood, etc.}
    • Ornaments
    • Christmas lights
    • Santa/reindeer
    • Nativity scene
    • Christmas trees
    • Snowflakes
    • Etcetera!
  • Pine cones
  • Jingle bells
  • Christmas cookie cutters
  • Candy canes
  • Christmas erasers
  • Christmas buttons
  • Mini trees
  • Miniature stockings

[NOTE: To add an extra sensory component, you might consider adding some peppermint oil, a scented candle, or cinnamon sticks!]

Now for the good stuff, check out these gorgeous sensory bins!

Christmas Sensory Bin
Photo Source: 3G=Growing Godly Girlz
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: Our Cup of Tea
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: Make At Home Momma
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: Our Cup of Tea
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: From Scratch Mama
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: 1+1+1=1
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: Ramblings of a Preschool Teacher
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: Kreative Resources
Christian Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: Catholic Icing
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: Olives and Pickles
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: Nurturing Naters
Christmas Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan
Photo Source: The Imagination Tree

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Kayla Johnson

Kayla is a creative homeschool mom and co-owner of SupplyMe. She's passionate about teaching her kids through hands-on learning and faith-based education. Whether she's crafting with her kids or planning lessons, she loves inspiring others to make learning meaningful and fun. Read more about Kayla →

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