Do you get as excited for Christmas as kids do? It’s hard for some of us to grow out of the Christmas spirit, especially when you work with little kids all day long. This rainbow rice Christmas Sensory Bin is easy to put together and lets the kids explore some of the iconic symbols of this time of year.
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More Christmas Sensory Activities to Try
Are you looking for Christmas sensory activities for kids? Here are some of the best Christmas-themed sensory play ideas that toddlers and preschoolers will love. Roll up your sleeves for some fun and easy kids play ideas to try this December.
Fake Snow Sensory Bin – This snow exceeded all of my expectations. I just couldn’t believe how wonderfully soft and moldable it was. My kids also spent hours playing with it, and loved it so much that it’s now something that I do regularly with them.
Jingle Bells Sensory Bin – Get musical with this Jingle Bells Sensory Bin. I love trying kids Christmas activities that include jingle bells, because they add a lovely audible component that the kids just love.
Christmas Decorations Sensory Bin – How does your Christmas tree look right now? The bottom half of mine is completely bare. The kids just love taking the decorations off, playing with them, and then forgetting to put them back on the tree. So I made a sensory bin that’s all about Christmas decorations. With this to play with, the kids can finally leave the tree alone.
For more ideas, visit 30 Christmas Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Materials Needed
- Green Rainbow Rice
- Candy Canes
- Holly ornaments
- Christmas Lights
- Large container
- Sensory Bin tools (jugs, spoons, bowls, etc)
Rainbow Rice is really easy to make. This taste-safe rainbow rice recipe is perfect for kids who still like to put everything in their mouths. It also contains my #1 hack for keeping sensory bins mess-free.
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How to set up a Rainbow Rice Christmas Sensory Bin
Setting up this Christmas Sensory Bin is really easy. I already had green rainbow rice from my spring garden sensory bin, which I placed in a large plastic tub first. I then placed the candy canes, holly, and Christmas lights over the top of the rice.
Finally, I gave the kids some bowls, cups, and spoons to practice scooping and pouring the rice.
The kids had fun making necklaces with the Christmas lights, pretending the candy canes were candles on top of their rainbow rice cake, or feeling how prickly the holly leaves were.
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