I love sharing sensory bin ideas – one of the easiest play ideas – with you. This great sensory bin has super fun fillers that you and your child will love.
The temperatures rapidly declined here in Seattle and I am a little in shock that the calendar reads “NOVEMBER” already.
So, I decided to revisit some good old sunshine fun. We created this Beach Sensory Tub back in the Spring believe it or not.
![2 Beach Sensory Beach Sensory Tub](https://h6y9m9p8.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2-beach-sensory.jpg.webp)
We included lots of fun stuff. Most of the goodness you see in this tub was purchased at a local pet store. We added the tractor, dinosaurs, and measuring cups to maximize playing and scooping pleasure!
![3 Beach Sensory Beach Sensory Tub](https://h6y9m9p8.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/3-beach-sensory.jpg.webp)
Beach Themed Sensory Bin Fillers
The sand you see in this photo is sand that one would use in a reptile tank (if one were so bold to own reptiles). The sand is very fine and wonderful to run little fingers and hands through…I put some sand in a measuring cup and also in the base of the tub beneath the rocks.
The rocks are for the same purpose but for a fish, or whatever kind of creature you may want to own tank. I purchased big rocks that are smooth to the touch.
![4 Beach Sensory Beach Sensory Tub](https://h6y9m9p8.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/4-beach-sensory.jpg.webp)
The plants I put in the tub are for fish tanks too. There are all sorts of varieties of fun fake plants from which to choose. I bought several for future creative sensory use!
![5 Beach Sensory Beach Sensory Tub](https://h6y9m9p8.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/5-beach-sensory.jpg.webp)
We also added a few sea creatures that we purchased from our local aquarium. You can buy these creatures online at Amazon for a reasonable price. We had loads of fun playing in this tub.
We even added some water in one version to truly get an Under the Sea feel. I like the idea of bringing this tub out during the dead of winter when it’s too cold and rainy to truly enjoy playing outdoors.
The mind is a powerful thing. Imagine the beach and sunshine and it just may take you there…
Thanks for visiting!
Marnie