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DIY Ice Cream Sensory Bin

This ice cream sensory bin is a hands-on summer activity where kids scoop pom poms, sort colors, and enjoy ice cream shop pretend play.
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Ice cream sensory bin with colorful pom poms, cones, and fine motor tools

Ingredients

  • Sensory bin
  • Plastic ice cream cones
  • Ice cream scoops
  • Pastel pom poms
  • Small white pom poms
  • Pony beads
  • Cupcake liner

Instructions

  • Add pom poms to the bottom of the sensory bin.
  • Place ice cream cones and scoops inside the bin.
  • Add pony beads to a cupcake liner and set it in the bin.
  • Scatter a few beads around the bin if desired.
  • Invite kids to scoop, sort, pour, and explore the materials freely.

Notes

  • Encourage color sorting by matching pom poms to cones.
  • Add small bowls for extended pretend play.
  • Swap materials to change textures.
  • Cover the bin for easy reuse.