Insect-Themed Sensory Play
This Catching Butterflies Sensory Bin lets kids scoop, catch, sort, and collect colorful pasta butterflies hidden in a split pea “garden.”
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Ingredients
- Large bin or sensory table
- Dried green split peas
- Bow tie pasta
- Acrylic paint
- Hand sanitizer
- Ziploc bags or lidded containers
- Wax paper
- Bug net
- Bug container or small jar
Instructions
- Prepare the Butterflies
- Add dry bow tie pasta to a zip-top bag.
- Squeeze in a small amount of acrylic paint and a few drops of hand sanitizer.
- Seal and shake until coated.
- Spread on wax paper and let dry fully before use.
- Set Up the Bin
- Pour split peas into the bin to create a base layer.
- Scatter the dried pasta butterflies across the top.
- Add the bug net and container and kids are ready to play!
Notes
- Make multiple pasta colors for sorting practice.
- Let the pasta dry overnight for best results.
- Store butterflies separately so the bin can be reused.