Sensory Tub Fun

I frequently read this Blog and get lots of great ideas of things to do with the kids! I have seen a lot of her posts on sensory tubs and finally decided to buy the materials and make some for the kids. They were a hit! All you need is a tub, dry beans and/or rice, scoops, tongs and some hidden goodies.

The first one I did was a "Treasure Hunt" theme. I found $1 party favors at Wal-Mart that included eye patches, fake money, gold coins, and rings. I hid them in the beans and the kids started to dig!


Brody primarily wanted to find all his goodies and then go play, but Meg scooped and poured for 45 minutes!!! The materials are so easy to pull out and it has entertained her so much each time. And Brody was more into the second time I got them out.

Are they not so cute in their eye patches? I also found some little farm animals and tractors in the dollar bins at Target and they were an even bigger hit! I did learn though that it is a better idea to put a tablecloth down on the floor and put the tubs on the ground and have them play there rather than at the table. I am already looking forward to a Valentine's Day themed tub soon!