You’ll laugh at me when I tell you, but this sensory bin was a disaster. The final result was amazing, but the process was a headache. The Foam Sensory Bin for Easter that we ended up with, was actually plan C.
I originally wanted to use soap foam and Easter eggs. I thought that the soap foam would kind of look like bushes and I could hide the Easter eggs underneath for the kids to find.
So what happened to make this a disaster? I couldn’t make the darn soap foam. I don’t know if it’s because my water is too hard, or because I have changed the soap I’ve been using, but it just wasn’t working for me. On top of that, I couldn’t find my stash of plastic Easter eggs. The whole thing was a bust.
Fortunately, I came up with something that ended up looking cool, and that my kids loved playing with.
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More Easter Sensory Activities to Try
Are you looking for Easter Sensory Activities for Preschoolers? This time of year doesn’t always have to be about chocolate. Although let’s face it, there’s bound to be some. If you need some activities to help your kids calm down after all of the sugar, then try any of these amazing sensory activities.
Musical Easter Egg Sensory Bin – This sensory bin doubles as an instrument-making activity using Easter eggs. Create your own musical instruments and keep the eggs for your next circle time or sing-a-long. I particularly appreciate Easter sensory activities for preschoolers that incorporate sound as well as touch, because it makes it a little different.
Counting Carrots Sensory Bin – Match and count the carrots in this Easter based sensory bin. This is a great way to practice number recognition, counting, and more. Read the numbers, place them in their spots on the egg carton and practice fine motor skills.
Easter Bunny Sensory Bin – Feed the Easter Bunny some delicious Easter eggs look in this sensory bin idea. This sensory bin is suitable for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Develop fine motor skills with this cute Easter Bunny Sensory Bin.
For more ideas, check out this list of 20 Easter themed sensory play ideas.
Materials Needed
- Shaving foam
- Green food coloring
- Pastel-colored pom-poms (or Easter Eggs if you can find yours)
- Sensory bin tools (spoons, bowls, jugs, etc)
How to Make a Foam Sensory Bin for Easter
Step1: Spray the shaving foam into a plastic container.
2: Add a few drops of green food coloring and give it a mix.
If the shaving foam isn’t the right consistency for you, add some water to thin it out a bit. Start with a little bit and add more until you get the right consistency.
Related: Easter themed sensory bottles from Laughing Kids Learn
3: To make the shaving foam look marbled, add a few more drops of food coloring. However, don’t mix it until the color goes all the way through. Make long strokes and circled instead to give it that marbled effect.
4: Add your pom-poms (or plastic Easter eggs) and other manipulatives to the shaving foam.
5: Have fun playing.
Related: Easter sensory items in a baby’s cradle – Fantastic Fun and Learning
While this sensory bin may have not been what I originally had in mind, my kids still had a blast playing with it. My daughter particularly liked burying her hands in the mixture and squelching it between her fingers.
I recommend you do this sensory bin outside, it can get messy. Especially if you have little ones who like to bury themselves up to their elbows in foam.
Are you going to try this Foam Sensory Bin for Easter?
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