sensory bin

Touch exploration container

A sensory bin is a container filled with materials for children to explore through touch and manipulation—rice, sand, water beads, dried beans, or similar substances.

Used in early childhood education and play therapy, sensory bins encourage tactile learning and fine motor development: She set up a sensory bin with colored pasta and scoops.

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