Spring hits different when you’ve got a preschooler.
Suddenly everything is exciting: worms in puddles, dandelions in the grass, and rain boots just begging to stomp.
These 13 spring sensory bins channel all that wonder into simple, hands-on play that actually keeps kids engaged long enough for you to drink your coffee (maybe even hot).
These bins aren’t just cute. They help kids learn through touch, build fine motor skills, and get a better understanding of the world around them.
Creek Sensory Bin by Tinker and Toddle
Bring the calm of a spring creek right into your kitchen.
This creek sensory bin uses blue glass gems or water beads as the water base, with smooth stones, sticks, and toy animals for exploring. Kids can build bridges with craft sticks or float leaves downstream.
It’s a peaceful, open-ended bin that lets them experiment with movement, flow, and natural textures.
Bird Sensory Bin by Sugar, Spice, and Glitter
Scoop birdseed, sort birds, build nests—this bird sensory bin does it all.
Kids can explore feathers, colors, and pretend to feed toy birds. When they’re done playing, toss the seed outside and watch real birds come snack.
It’s simple, engaging, and even a little eco-friendly.
Garden Sensory Bin by Mess for Less
Kids will want to spend more time outside with the weather starting to warm up.
While it isn’t always an option, they can still get that outdoor experience with this garden sensory bin. Give them their own mini garden setup with dirt, fake flowers, and little tools.
It feels like outdoor play without leaving the patio.
Spring Sensory Bin by Living Life & Learning
This spring sensory bin idea contains vibrant flowers, buzzing bugs, grass, and a bird or two.
It encourages imaginative play and exploration and captures the chaos and color of spring in one place. Perfect for encouraging storytelling and imaginative play.
Bumble Bee Sensory Bin by The Mindful Toddler
Black and yellow pony beads, tongs, and toy bees come together for a cute color-themed bumble bee sensory bin.
Little hands stay busy picking and sorting, and honestly? It just looks adorable sitting on your kitchen table.
Coffee and Flower Sensory Bin by Fun-A-Day
This coffee and flower sensory bin offers a multi-textured experience with the soft, delicate feel of faux flowers, the rough texture of dry beans, and the squishy sensation of playdough. It’s a wonderfully immersive sensory activity for kids to explore.
Strawberry Math Sensory Bin by Homeschool Preschool
While this strawberry math sensory bin does require some work beforehand, the end result is like no other.
The handmade strawberries are fun for younger kids to play with and can be used to teach basic number concepts.
Let them pick and count, sort by size, and work on early math without it feeling like a worksheet.
Ladybird Sensory Bin by Attachment Mummy
Ladybug counters + natural elements = instant hit.
This ladybug sensory bin is super easy to make and great for color matching, counting, or just letting kids explore textures and tiny bugs without the real ones crawling on them.
Kids will be delighted by the natural materials and the little toy ladybugs.
Insect Sensory Bin by Simply Full of Delight
Sometimes the best bins are the easy ones. Toss in some toy bugs and dried beans, and you’re done. Kids can dig, scoop, and role-play little bug sensory adventures for as long as their attention holds.
Counting Carrots Sensory Bin by Taming Little Monsters
Perfect for the lead-up to Easter, this bin combines counting practice with pretend play. Kids can work on counting and numbers by inserting the numbered carrots into the proper egg carton holders.
Preschool Flower Activities & Sensory Bin by Little Bins for Little Hands
Since springtime is the season of flowers, this flower activities and sensory bin is all about those beautiful blossoms.
A tub of water and all sorts of flowers and petals will keep kids busy for a surprising amount of time.
Spring Bird Nest Sensory Bin by Crafty Kids Play
Twigs, shredded paper, little eggs, and toy birds come together to create a nest-building spring bird adventure. Great for conversations about baby animals and nature, especially in the spring when nests start popping up in real life.
Spring Pond Sensory Bin by Barley & Birch
Egg carton ducks, water beads, blue water, and pond creatures make this spring pond sensory bin a favorite. It’s great for imaginative storytelling and sensory play that feels seasonal and sweet.
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