Containers

• Sensory table or tray
• Clear storage containers with lids
• Large shallow serving bowls or dishes
• Large plant drainage trays from the hardware store

Tools

• Kid safe plates, cups, bowls, funnels, ice cube trays, cupcake inserts and trays, egg cartons, etc. 
• Wooden spoons, measuring cups, fine motor tweezers, etc. 
• Different size sifter, cereal dispensers

Add-ins

• Themed toys
• Cars, trucks, boats, etc. 
• Small dolls, animals, etc. 
• Stones, shells, flowers, gems, etc. 
• Pipe cleaners and string for beading

Easy cleanup

• Put a sheet down under the sensory bin for easy cleanup. The sheet should catch most of the play material and can be dumped back into the bin. 
• For children who like to make a mess; try deeper sensory bins such as a large storage tote, and have the child play on the floor. They will need to lean their bodies over the bin. 
• Play outside! You can easily set up a bin outside. Make sure the material will not get wet during play or storage.