Winter Nature Sensory Bin with Snow Cloud Dough
Are you looking for a fun and simple way to make your child a Winter Nature Sensory Bin? If so, I’ve got a fun solution for you. This super cool Winter Snow Cloud Dough is certain to provide your child with hours of fun sensory play.
All you need are a few simple supplies and you’ll have your very own Nature Sensory Bin in no time at all. This is a perfect indoor activity for preschoolers and early learners to explore and use their imagination.
Winter Snow Cloud Dough
Winter Nature Sensory Bin
I think we can all agree that sensory bins are awesome. But when you can use actual items that you’ve found in nature to create one of the coolest Snow Cloud Dough activities ever, it just takes it to a whole other level.
Just wait until your kiddos feel this winter sensory bin. It’s so soft and squishy!
This winter sensory box is a fun-filled box perfect for an indoor activity on a cold or snowy day.
Itโs filled with moon sand and any fun winter themed items you have around the house.
Nature Sensory Bin
What you will need to make your Snow Cloud Dough Sensory Bin is in this picture below. However, I have it displayed in a recipe list form to print out towards the bottom of the page. Have Fun!
How to Make Snow Cloud Dough
Supplies Needed:
- 10 cups of flour (we used 2 5lb bags)
- 1 cup of oil (vegetable, baby oil or coconut oil all work well)
- Winter themed items of choice
- A sensory bin to play in (we used a plastic storage bin)
Place the flour in the sensory bin.
Add 6oz of oil and stir well.
Once the liquid is gone, use your hands to massage the flour and oil mixture until completely mixed together.
Now you have fun moon sand or cloud dough that acts as your โsnow.โ
Add fun winter-themed items your kids will have fun playing with!
Ideas for items to add to your box:
- Miniature trees
- Branches
- Pinecones
- Acorns
- Buttons
- Other Nature elements
Your child can write with small twigs and branches. They can draw pictures, use rocks to bury and build with, squish the snow dough in their hands, and have hours of fun enjoying this nature sensory activity.
Winter Sensory Bin
Those are just a few of the items that you can add from nature. Anything that has the texture and seems interesting (and safe!) can be added into your winter sensory bin. The more items that your child can touch and play with, the better!
Snow Themed Activities
Once you make this Nature Sensory Bin, your kids will love these Snow theme ideas too.
- Fluffy Snow Slime
- Toilet paper Snowman
- Snow Dough Playdough Snowman Kit
- Crystal Snowflake Ornaments
- Homemade Snow
- Indoor Snow Day Ideas
- Snowman Snacks
- Edible Snow Playdough
- Snowman Snack Craft
PIN THIS WINTER SENSORY BIN TO SAVE FOR LATER
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Winter Sensory Play
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