Full-Size Sensory Bins & Sensory Kits (2024)

FAQs

What age are sensory kits for? ›

We recommend our Kits for ages 3-14... and up! Even adults report they love to play with the dough and sand so we don't necessarily have a cap for the max age. Due to small parts in our Sensory Kits we do recommend ages 3 & up.

While not technically Montessori, you can find sensory bins in many Montessori classrooms.

Mix together cocoa powder, water, corn kernels, and oatmeal to create a taste-safe mud that the farm animal figurines can play in. Place the sensory bin on a flat surface and let the toddlers use their imagination to have the animals play and explore in the mud.

Children learn so much during unstructured free play – problem solving, emotional regulation, imitation, social skills, language, fine motor skills, the list is endless. So giving them new experiences in the form of a sensory bin will help them develop and hone so many new skills, all while having a blast!

Sensory bins provide children with the opportunity to explore and learn through hands-on tactile play that engages their senses. These bins encourage and support various types of development and are great activities to have in your home.

Montessori at home doesn't restrict color; it reminds us not to restrict natural beauty. It is more often the case that color is used to overstimulate and distract the child.

In the Montessori Classroom a child may move about freely but not run or push. He or she can talk softly and respectfully but never shout. When the child is finished with his or her work it must be returned to the shelf in proper order, and in its proper place.

Why are there no plastic toys in Montessori? Montessori favours toys made from natural materials like wood, metal, cotton and glass for a few reasons. Unlike plastic, these materials inspire a connection to nature and the real world, while the different textures offer a sensory experience and encourage exploration.

Here's how: Fill a resealable plastic bag with tactile materials like hair gel, pumpkin seeds, shaving cream, or marbles. Reinforce the seal with strong tape, then use painter's or washi tape to secure the edges of the bag to the floor or a table where your baby can play.

What age is best for sensory bins? ›

Sensory bins are good for children over 18 months of age. Before they're 18 months old, sensory bins are not developmentally appropriate because the possible hazards outweigh the benefits.

Use visual supports to help your learners remember the rules for the sensory bins (use hands only, put on lid when finished, complete seek and find, raise hand if you need help, keep the materials in the box.) Use a visual timer to help your students transition when the time comes.

What is a Montessori Toy? A Montessori toy is one that stimulates learning by encouraging kids to experiment. It should be a toy that they can hold and touch, as learning to manipulate objects is key in helping children develop their fine motor skills.

Sensory Input

Sensory, hands-on play is something Montessori schools focus heavily on. Your child will have access to the outdoors as part of their learning experience and will be able to learn basic math, reading, and other important skills through touch and interaction rather than just book work.

Montessori believed that kids learned through experiencing their surroundings. Montessori sensory play is important because it allows kids to begin to classify their environment; hot or cold, big or small, smooth or rough. Using Montessori methods there are eight different senses recognized.