Sensory play · Fall · Toddlers

Fall oat sensory bin

A bin of oats, big leaves and scoops for pouring, hiding and finding, and it's fine if a little gets tasted.

LevelBeginner

AgesAges 1 to 3

Time30 minutes

Cost$3 to $6

Fall Rainy day Dollar store

What you'll need

Materials

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4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
A handful of big, dry fall leaves
2 or 3 big pine conesFind it →

Tools

Shallow bin or baking dishFind it →
Measuring cups and spoonsFind it →
Old sheet or towel

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How to make it

Safety

Skip acorns and small nuts, and keep pine cones big. Toss oats that get wet or chewed.

1
Spread the sheet
Lay an old sheet on the floor. The bin goes in the middle.
2
Pour the oats
Let your toddler help pour the oats into the bin.
3
Add the fall bits
Tuck the leaves and pine cones into the oats.
4
Scoop and pour
Hand over the cups and spoons. Show them 1 big pour.
5
Hide and find
Bury a pine cone and ask them to find it.
6
Pour it back
Pour the oats back in the bag together. Save them for next time.

Edie's tip

Oats are taste-safe, so this is a good first sensory bin for babies who still put everything in their mouth.

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