Cave Sensory Play for Preschoolers – Forest Animals Sensory Bin

How cool does a cave sensory play bin in the woods sound? This time of year the woods is such a wonderful place to be. The leaves are changing, acorns and pinecones are surrounding you and the smell of freshness is in the air. I decided to set up a little small world sensory play activity right in the middle of the woods.

Forest Animals Sensory Bin

 

Cave Sensory Play in the Woods and Forest Animals Sensory Bin

The cave set-up was easy. I used a standard under the bed bin from Walmart (I use this for most of our sensory bins – $7 and works perfectly). The cave section is a piece of cut cardboard laid across the top. The inside is actually the shredded paper that came with our Caves and Caverns Toolbox from Montessori by Mom. I added in a few animals (wooden animals) and the felt bats that came with the kit. The rocks I found laying around the woods and thought they were a perfect addition to this cave sensory bin.

 It was a sensory delight in the woods and the kids played for a long time. They loved the idea of a small world sensory play outside. They love playing with animals, love being outside, and love sensory play. This was definitely a win!

This Cave Sensory Play was inspired by our latest toolbox from Montessori by Mom.

Caves and Caverns has been a month long unit for us and it’s filled with exciting, educational, hands-on, Montessori inspired activities.

I will be sharing more amazing activities about caves, caverns, and crystals this week. I can’t wait. Its been such a great month!

If you are excited and want to check out the Caves and Caverns Toolbox right now – use Coupon Code: AFFKIHU for $10 off (for new subscribers). 

If you love the idea of small world play in the woods check out this one.

Montessori Inspired Hands on Learning about Caves, Caverns, & Crystals

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