21+ Easy DIY Easter Sensory Bin Ideas
These are the cutest Easter sensory bins you have ever seen! They are perfect for toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten. Not to mention they are easy to put together, budget friendly, and some are even taste safe!
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Easter is the perfect time to add some hands-on fun to playtime, and sensory bins make it easy! Whether you have curious toddlers, playful preschoolers, or kindergarteners who love to explore, these DIY Easter sensory bin ideas are simple to set up and full of colorful, interactive fun. From sorting jelly beans to digging through fluffy bunny tails and hidden eggs, these activities help little ones practice fine motor skills, color recognition, and creative play—all while celebrating the magic of spring!
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📌Favorite Sensory Bin Supplies
Here are some of our favorites when it comes to sensory bin materials.
Fun and Colorful Jelly Bean Sorting Sensory Bin
This Jelly Bean Color Sorting Sensory Bin is a bright and playful way to boost fine motor skills and color recognition—perfect for springtime or Easter fun!
Natural Bunny Bait Sensory Bin (Easy Spring Idea!)
Spring has sprung, and what better way to celebrate than with a Bunny Bait Sensory Bin? This fun and easy hands-on activity lets kids dig into the textures of real grass and carrots, work on their fine motor skills, and dive into some imaginative springtime play, all with an Easter twist!
Easter Bunny Sensory Bin by Rainy Day Mum
As is to be expected with a list of Easter sensory bins, there are a lot of bunnies to be found in these bins. But this one offers two different types of bunnies: the standard fluffy ones and small rubber ones as well.
Jelly Beans Easter Sensory Bin by Natural Beach Living
There is always the fear, especially with little ones, that they are going to put things in their mouth. This bin embraces that tendency by offering them jellybeans, so they can play with and eat as many as they like.
Easter Sensory Bin (With 6 Free Printable Activities) by Crafty Kids Play
This Easter sensory bin idea has two surprises to offer. The filler is dyed pinto beans for a fun, funky sensory play option, and there are several printable activities to go with the bin.
Easter Sensory Bin by Finding Myself Young
There are plenty of obvious choices for an Easter sensory bin, so it’s often all about the things that aren’t so obvious. In this case, it’s fuzzy “moss” bunnies that will give kids a very different sensory experience.
Hatching Chick Spring Sensory Bin by Messy Little Monster
This sensory bin packs a double punch of fun. There are all the different surfaces for kids to touch, but they also can hatch cute little chicks out of the plastic eggs.
Easter Sensory Bin with Tissue Paper by Two Pink Peonies
While a lot of sensory bins turn to Easter grass as a filler, that’s far from the only option. This one uses crepe streamers for a whole different sensory experience.
Bunny Pasta Easter Sensory Bin by In the Playroom
Those adorable seasonal pasta shapes always seem like a great idea until it’s time to cook them. Instead, put them to good use as a fun filler for an Easter sensory bin.
Easter Sensory Bin by Two Kids and a Coupon
One great way to improve a sensory bin is to offer a varied amount of textures. These cute stuffed bunnies are a soft and squeezable alternative to hard plastic eggs.
Musical Easter Egg Sensory Bin by Taming Little Monsters
While there are loads of sensory bins out there that focus on sight and touch, the other senses often fall by the wayside. But this bin offers up an auditory experience to bring the ears into the sensory play.
Preschool Easter Game and Sensory Bin by Little Bins for Little Hands
This Easter sensory bin idea goes beyond just being a bin full of stuff to experience. Kids can match the colored pom poms to the colored eggs for a learning sensory activity.
Color Sorting Easter Sensory Bin by Simply Full of Delight
This bin targets sight with color sorting play options galore. And sorting is a precursor to learning math, so it’s starting kids on a good path without too much pressure.
Treasure Box Sensory Bin by Hands On As We Go
The treasure box sensory bin challenges kids to find coins in a bunch of crinkly paper. Have the kids store the coins they find in plastic eggs to make it a perfect Easter option.
Easter Sensory Bin with Scented Water Beads by And Next Comes L
While loads of bins target touch, and a lot of them work with sight as well, it’s pretty rare to see the other senses engaged. This one changes that by combining water beads with lavender essential oil for a smell experience.
Spring Letter Recognition Activity and Sensory Bin by Mama of Minis
These little letter recognition carrots are a great way to make a sensory bin in a hurry. The printable makes them easy to get set up, and kids can enjoy sensory play combined with learning.
Carrot Garden Sensory Bin by Fun-A-Day
Since carrots already grow in the ground, this sensory bin idea is a perfect way for kids to learn a bit about where their food comes from. Plus, they will enjoy digging around in the rice, planting and picking the carrots.
Spring Sensory Bin by Living Life & Learning
This bin comes in with all the spring vibes. It combines Easter grass with toy birds and bugs for a spring-tastic time.
Bunny Sensory Bin by Natural Beach Living
Whether it’s the pastel pink and green rice filler, or the fun little bunnies, this sensory bin idea offers just a bit of all things Easter. There are even some candy eggs and jellybeans to engage the taste buds.
Easter Pom Pom Sensory Bin by Taming Little Monsters
Here’s a bin where the filler is what really shines. Besides loads of soft pom poms, this bin is lined with small yarn pieces for a really unique experience.
Peeps Play Dough Recipe by Living Life & Learning
This DIY Peeps play dough recipe is the perfect Easter ingredient. Use it as filler for an Easter treats sensory bin that kids can play with and explore.
Easter Sensory Bin by Little Bins for Little Hands
Everybody knows that April showers bring May flowers. Which is why, in addition to many of the usual suspects in Easter sensory bins, this one features little acrylic flowers.
Easter sensory bins are such a fun and easy way to keep little hands busy while sneaking in some learning and creativity. Whether it’s sorting jelly beans, scooping up colorful eggs, or feeling different textures, these activities make playtime extra special.
