Water Beads Sensory Bin

This Water Bead Sensory Bin that includes miniature fish and scooping tools is the perfect sensory toy to entertain kids ages 3-8. This also makes a great gift for a sensory seeking child who does not put objects in their mouths.  It can be played with indoors or outdoors to explore the colors and textures of water beads in open ended sensory play.

Water beads are such a fun sensory material! Kids love watching them grow from tiny beads to smooth squishy balls.  They just feel good to run your hands through. Included is 1 T of tiny beads. Dump them in your container of choice and add 4 c of water.  Watch them expand.  You don't have to wait - kids can do water play with the beads as they are growing.  There are so many ways to have fun.  Let them grow in the water for 4-6 hours. At this point they will be fully grown so pour off any extra water.  

Stages of Play

*add water, scoop and pour the water, watch the tiny beads grow

*drain the extra water, play with the beads in the container, notice the colors, textures, and how they feel. 

*Use the scooper tools to sort beads by colors. The tools develop fine motor skills.

*add in the miniature fish figurines for imaginary sensory play.