Hey there! Ready to take sensory play to new heights? (see what I did there?) This bird-themed sensory bin is perfect for little ones to explore textures, colors, and shapes as they dive into โnestingโ fun.
With pretend nests, feathers, โeggs,โ and more, kids will love acting like little birds while building fine motor and sensory skills. Check out our simple setup instructions and get ready for some feathered fun!
Even better–I found a lot of the supplies at Dollar Tree!
Below is the list of things I used to put one together. Maybe you want to “tweet” this idea out to a friend. Get it?
Bird Sensory Bin
Here are some of the supplies: Dollar Tree Birds and Worms Sensory Bin Supplies
- Brown decorative shred- Dollar Tree found in the gift section
- Cardinal Birds โ Dollar Tree found in the Christmas section
- Multi Colored pipe cleaners- Dollar Tree found in the crafters section
- Birds Nest- I found one at Michaels
- Wire cutters
- Magnetic Wands- Amazon
- Silicone muffin cups
๐ฆ Bird is the Word ๐ฆ
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