Learn how to make your own Fall Pom Pom Sensory Bin for your kids. This sensory activity only needs a few simple materials to make, but is packed with a whole lot of different learning opportunities. From math, to art, you’ll be amazed with what your kids can come up with.
Disclosure: Adult supervision is required for all activities at all times.
Fall is a wonderful time to stay indoors and spend some quality time with your kids. If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration then check out these Fall activities for kids. Or invest in the Fall Activity Pack, which is filled with educational ideas for young kids.
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Materials Needed
- A large plastic bin
- A ball of yarn
- Pom pom balls in
- Artificial leaves
- Scissors
- Sensory bin tools (cups, bowls, spoons, etc)
How to make the Fall Pom Pom Sensory Bin
1. Gather your materials
There’s no limit to what you can put in your sensory bin. You can pick whatever color yarn or pom poms that you want. It’s all about letting kids explore and play with different materials and using their imagination to find different ways to play.
2. Cut the ball of yarn into pieces
I find that the easiest way to do this is to just cut the wool ball in half, straight down the middle. If you don’t cut the yarn into pieces then you’ll end up with one big tangled mess that you won’t be able to play with again.
3. Fill the tub with yarn
Start by separating the yarn and placing it along the bottom of the tub.
I really like using yarn for sensory bins, not only because you can play with it in a few different ways, but you can also pack it away and use it again.
4. Place the leaves and pom poms on top
Sprinkle the rest of your pom poms and leaves over the top of the yarn.
Different Ways to Play
1. Scoop and pour
Use different tools to transfer the different materials from one container to another. This is a great way for young children to develop their fine motor skills (the small muscles in their hands and fingers)
I had different tongs and tweezers for my kids to experiment with. It was a great opportunity for them to practice hand-eye coordination, as they moved a bunch of pom poms from the large bowl to smaller bowls.
2. Sort by size
I used a variety of different sizes and color pom poms in this sensory play idea. I did this intentionally because then the kids can sort the pom poms from the smallest to the biggest.
Sorting is an early math skill that young children need to develop before they head off to school, and this was an easy way to help them practice.
3. Sort by color
If you have younger children at home, who are still learning to sort by size, then try sorting by color instead. This is still a sorting activity and can be easier for very young kids since the difference in color may be more noticeable to them than a difference in size.
Having pom poms of different colors is essential for this idea, but it’s an easy way to help teach kids color recognition while they play.
4. Making letters
Older siblings can use a number of pom poms to make their own letters or numbers. This is a fun activity for literacy centers that focus on teaching kids letter recognition through play based learning.
5. Making shapes
Use the yarn to make a variety of 2D shapes. This is a great idea if your little ones are still learning the difference between circles and squares.
6. Making pictures
Use the different materials to make any kind of picture you like. Not only is this lots of fun, but it’s also a fun way to help kids use their imagination while they work on their fine motor practice.
More Fall Themed Sensory Activities to Try
If you want more Fall themed sensory bin ideas, then take a look at these other play ideas. Toddlers and preschoolers will have so much fun with these.
- Fall Soup Sensory Bin
- Pumpkin Sensory Bag
- Sunflower Sensory Bin
- Candy Apple Rice
- Seek-n-Find Fall Sensory Bin
For more ideas, take a look at these 25 Fall Sensory Activities.
Fall Activity Pack
Educational printables for preschoolers and kindergarteners for this Summer.
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Fall Pom Pom Sensory Bin
Make a fall themed sensory bin using yarn pom poms and artificial leaves.
This is a great sensory activity for kids that is packed full of learning and fun.
Materials
- A large plastic bin
- A ball of yarn
- Pom pom balls in
- Artificial leaves
- Scissors
- Sensory bin tools (cups, bowls, spoons, etc)
Instructions
- Cut the yarn ball in half.
- Spread the yarn into the bottom of the plastic tub
- Sprinkle the leaves and pom poms on top
- Enjoy playing.
