Camping Pretend Play Sensory Bin
This camping sensory bin invites kids to build a tent, gather around a campfire, and create their own outdoor adventure through hands-on sensory and pretend play.
Print Recipe
Ingredients
- Bin
- Sand
- Stones
- Blue pom poms
- Toy characters
- Blocks optional
- Wood strips
- Battery-operated light
- Orange paper
- Popsicle sticks
- Card stock
- Scissors
- Tape or adhesive
Instructions
- Build the tent using popsicle sticks and card stock.
- Fill part of the bin with sand and decorate the rest with stones and pom poms.
- Place the tent in the bin and set up the campfire using a light and paper flames.
- Add blocks as chairs, trees for decoration, and campers.
- Invite kids to explore, play, and tell camping stories.
Notes
- Add animals or cooking props to extend play.
- Encourage kids to rearrange the campsite.
- Use during summer or nature-themed learning units.
- Cover the bin for easy reuse.