See Yourself Sensory Bin
The Set Up
Fill a deep tub with coloured rice. At Smudge we went for warm tones; orange, yellow, pink and a touch of red. Add googly eyes, wooden people, magnetic wands, and loose parts that could transform into faces, props, or costumes.
Why it matters
Sensory play is oh so important for kids of all ages! It offers them space to regulate, reset, and make sense of their world.
Variations
Hide a mirror at the bottom for surprise reflections.
Change the rice palette; cool blues for a calm mood, fiery reds for high energy.
Add sequins, feathers, or fabric scraps so the wooden people can “dress up.”
Materials
Coloured rice
Googly eyes
Wooden people or peg dolls
Magnetic wands and chips
Loose parts (sequins, fabric scraps, feathers, beads)
A large tub or deep tray