Easy DIY Apple Pie Sensory Bin
My kids had a BLAST creating their very own pies with this apple pie sensory bin! Here is how to set up your own apple pie sensory play activity for your toddlers to enjoy too.
Autumn brings crisp weather, warm spices, and a perfect opportunity for sensory play.
While my kids don’t really like pies in general, they do like whipping up their own, so I knew I had to make this sensory bin for them.
They had so much fun creating over and over again different variations of pies and serving them to the entire family.
This DIY Apple Pie Sensory Bin is an engaging, hands-on activity that delights toddlers and preschoolers, and is actually full of educational benefits too!
Best of all, it’s simple to create with items you may already have at home! Here is how to set one up yourself.
Why Create an Apple Pie Sensory Bin?
Sensory play is more than just fun; it’s a powerful tool for early childhood development. This Apple Pie Sensory Bin:
- Stimulates touch, sight, and smell, creating a multi-sensory experience.
- Promotes fine motor skills through scooping, picking, and pouring.
- Sparks imaginative play, where children can pretend to “bake” their own pies.
- Incorporates a seasonal theme, making learning relatable and exciting. It’s the perfect fall sensory bin!
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Materials You’ll Need
- Oats
- Red and bright green pom poms
- Cinnamon sticks
- Brown and tan felt
- Silicone muffin cups
- Sensory bin
- Sensory tools
How to Set Up Your Apple Pie Sensory Bin
Prepare the Base: Start by filling a large, shallow container or bin with oats. This will act as the main “filling” of your sensory bin and the pies.
Add Apple Pieces: Mix in red and green pom-poms to resemble chunks of apples.
Enhance the Scent: Add in a few cinnamon sticks into the base to release a warm, inviting aroma.
Add Tools for Play: Place scoops, measuring spoons, and tongs around the bin. Add silicone bowls to encourage pretend baking.
Tips and Tricks
- You can use some craft scissors to make some squiggly lines on the felt to make it look more like a pie.
- You can also make some round pie toppings and cut some holes as well.
- Get my free recipe cards to further help your toddler practice their skills!
Benefits of the Apple Pie Sensory Bin
This activity is perfect for encouraging developmental growth in a fun and engaging way. It helps your child develop:
- Fine motor skills as they handle the tools and scoop or pour the “apple filling.”
- Cognitive skills by incorporating pretend play and storytelling.
- Language development through conversations and descriptive play.
- Sensory processing skills by stimulating different senses through touch, sight, and smell.
If you love making sensory bins and bottles for your toddlers, you will love all these sensory play ideas!
Final Thoughts
Creating a DIY Apple Pie Sensory Bin is easy, fun, and educational!
It’s a such a fun and easy way to welcome the cozy season of fall. Get ready for hours of imaginative, sweet-scented fun that your little one will ask for again and again!
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