DIY Fall Harvest Sensory Bin for Toddlers

Learn how to easily make this fall harvest sensory bin for toddlers! It is so easy to set up and will provide endless amounts of play for your little ones.

Creating a sensory bin for toddlers is a fantastic way to engage their senses and stimulate their development.

A DIY Fall Harvest Sensory Bin not only taps into the cozy, colorful spirit of autumn but also provides endless opportunities for learning and play.

We try to make sure we do themed bins around the seasons and holidays. This fall sensory bin was such a blast and literally took less than five minutes to set up.

In this article, I’ll walk you through how to create a fun and educational sensory bin that captures the essence of the fall season and all the fun activities you can enjoy with it!

What is a Sensory Bin?

A sensory bin is a container filled with materials designed to engage a child’s senses through touch, sight, and sometimes even smell.

These bins encourage toddlers to explore and interact with different textures and items, enhancing their fine motor skills and cognitive abilities.

Sensory bins are versatile and can be themed around various seasons, holidays, or educational concepts.

Why Choose a Fall Harvest Theme?

The fall harvest season is rich with sensory experiences.

From the crunch of fallen leaves to the vibrant colors of pumpkins and apples, autumn offers a diverse range of textures and sights.

Incorporating a fall harvest theme into your sensory bin can help toddlers learn about the changing seasons, agriculture, and even the concept of harvest time in a fun, hands-on way.

Fall is one of my favorite seasons, and my toddlers’ too, so we HAD to make plenty of fall sensory bins!

(Check out this one with popcorn kernels for another fun fall sensory bin).

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How to Make a Fall Harvest Sensory Bin

Here is how to make your own fall harvest sensory bin:

Materials Needed

• Sticks from outside
• Acorns from outside
• Resin pumpkins
• Resin leaves
• Sunflowers
• Fall florals (the tan spikey pieces)
• Beans
• Sensory bin
• Sensory tools

Instructions

Add the bins to your sensory bin.

Then add in all your fillers! You can hide some for your kids to find or just lay them out on top.

Sensory Bin Activities

Engaging toddlers in the following activities can make the sensory bin even more exciting!

• Exploring Textures:
  • Let your toddler feel and compare the textures of different items like the sticks from outside and the smoothness of the resin items.
• Sorting and Counting:
  • Use the small cups and spoons for sorting items by color, size, or type. Counting the pumpkins and acorns can also be a fun educational activity.
• Imaginative Play Ideas:
  • Create scenarios where the pumpkins are part of a harvest festival, or the leaves and flowers are part of a pretend fall picnic.

Tips for Engaging Toddlers

• Making Sensory Play Fun:
  • Keep the mood light and playful. Join in the exploration and show excitement about the different items in the bin.
• Encouraging Exploration:
  • Allow toddlers to lead the play. Let them discover the bin’s contents at their own pace and follow their interests.

Additional Fall-Themed Sensory Bin Ideas

• Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin:
  • Create a bin with mini pumpkins, corn stalks, and hay. This can simulate a real pumpkin patch experience.
• Apple Orchard Sensory Bin:
  • Use small apple-shaped items, leaves, and perhaps some cinnamon sticks to mimic the feel of an apple orchard.
• Halloween Sensory Bin:
  • This is another fun sensory bin that takes place during the fall season! Kids love to play with skulls and have some Halloween fun.

If you love making sensory bins and bottles for your toddlers, you will love all these sensory play ideas!

DIY Fall Sensory Bin Wrap-Up

A DIY Fall Harvest Sensory Bin was a hit in my house, I hope your toddlers enjoy it too!

Check out these other sensory bin ideas: