Summer Sensory Bin: Bugs & Lima Beans
Sensory bins are terrific hands-on projects for young children, and this summer sensory bin combines bugs and beans for a colorful and fun experience!
Supplies for your Summer Sensory Bin with “Bugs” and Beans
Instructions for Summer Sensory Bin
Step 1
Gather the lima beans, acrylic paint, zip-lock bags, wax paper, and cooking sheet.
Step 2
Cover a cooking sheet with wax paper and set it aside.
Step 3
Pour one bag of lima beans into each zip-lock baggie. Add 1-2 tablespoons of dark green acrylic paint to one bag and 1-2 tablespoons of light green acrylic paint to the other baggie.
Step 4
Seal both bags and carefully agitate the beans to cover them with the paint.
Step 5
Carefully pour each bag of painted lima beans onto the prepared cooking sheet. Try to get the beans in a single layer. Let it dry overnight.
Step 6
In a clean and dry sensory bin, pour both colors of lima beans and mix by hand. Add the rest of the bug accessories and enjoy!
More Sensory and Hands-On Activities
If you enjoyed the summer sensory bin idea above, you might appreciate these other sensory bin ideas and hands-on projects:
Bee Life Cycle Diorama Craft & Sensory Bin
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Diorama
3 Simple Sensory Bin Ideas for Your Toddler
