First Birthday Sensory Bin Dig
1st Birthday
F
PLAYERS
2+, parent and child pairs
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
- A large shallow bin
- Dried oats or soft foam pieces
- Small toys or fabric shapes
- A towel or mat underneath
HOW TO PLAY
1
Fill a large shallow bin with dried oats or soft foam pieces as a safe filler material.
2
Hide a handful of small toys or soft fabric shapes throughout the bin.
3
Sit the toddler at the bin with a parent nearby to supervise exploring and digging.
4
Encourage the toddler to find and pull out each hidden item.
5
Let the child keep exploring freely once all items are found, since discovery is the goal rather than speed.