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The Sensory Table Materials List That Will Make Your Life Easier

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Do you sometimes have a difficult time thinking of new materials to add to your sensory table or sensory bin?   Here is a huge list of sensory table materials to help you out.


Sometimes I’m trying to keep track of a million things in my brain and it’s hard for me to think of new ideas.  Do you ever have a hard time thinking about new ideas for your sensory table?  I made a huge list to help you out.

You're going to love this huge free printable list of ideas for your sensory table materials. Check out this HUGE list of ideas for fillers, mix-ins, and tools to use in your sensory table or sensory bin. Spring, summer, fall, winter there are ideas for all seasons & the combinations are endless. Use them with any themed lesson plans (from back to school to transportation to dinosaurs) in your preschool or pre-k classroom. This will make planning sensory activities easy. #sensoryactivities

The lists below include filler ideas, additional items that you can mix in with the fillers, as well as ideas for tools and containers to use with the materials.  If you mix and match the columns, the possibilities are endless.

Wouldn’t it be cool if I knew how to create a sensory table spinner and you could just spin up some combinations?  Maybe one day I’ll figure that out.  Until then, I have some lists below.

If you prefer a printable copy of the material ideas list, I have one of those for you at the bottom of the page.

Remember to use caution when selecting sensory table materials for your kids.  Some of these materials may not be appropriate for kids under 3 without close supervision.

Sensory Materials



FILLERS
MIX-INS
TOOLS



sand
plastic dino fossils
paint brushes

rice
washers, nuts, bolts
magnetic wands

dried beans
magnetic letters
small sorting containers

black beans
plastic bats or mice
training chopsticks

split peas
silk flowers with short stems
small pots and spoons

lentils
plastic coins
piggy banks

uncut straws
plastic cheese containers
scissors & sorting containers

feed corn
toy tractors and wagons
small scoops and funnels

cut up straws
pipe cleaners
muffin tins

popcorn (unpopped)
cardboard tubes
scoops and small bowls

 

You're going to love this huge free printable list of ideas for your sensory table materials. Check out this HUGE list of ideas for fillers, mix-ins, and tools to use in your sensory table or sensory bin. Spring, summer, fall, winter there are ideas for all seasons & the combinations are endless. Use them with any themed lesson plans (from back to school to transportation to dinosaurs) in your preschool or pre-k classroom. This will make planning sensory activities easy. #sensoryactivities



FILLERS
MIX-INS
TOOLS



aquarium rocks
construction vehicles
small scoops and spoons

water beads
plastic frogs
foam lily pads

water
pool noodle slices
water pitchers and cups

soapy water
baby dolls
sponges and wash cloths

water with icebergs*
plastic penguins
tongs

straw/hay
farm animals and fences
toy barn

dry pasta
toy vegetables
toy pots & pans, spatulas

buttons
pipe cleaners
ice cube trays

bottle caps
pom-poms
color sorting containers

cotton balls
plastic snowflakes or erasers
plastic jars and lids

*Make icebergs by freezing large containers of water.

 

You're going to love this huge free printable list of ideas for your sensory table materials. Check out this HUGE list of ideas for fillers, mix-ins, and tools to use in your sensory table or sensory bin. Spring, summer, fall, winter there are ideas for all seasons & the combinations are endless. Use them with any themed lesson plans (from back to school to transportation to dinosaurs) in your preschool or pre-k classroom. This will make planning sensory activities easy. #sensoryactivities



FILLERS
MIX-INS
TOOLS



bird seed
birds
buckets and small scoops

oatmeal
plastic apples
pie pans and large spoons

snow (real if you have it)
plastic polar animals
buckets, shovels, gloves

corn meal
gems or vase fillers
rakes, scoops, strainers

mixed dried beans
magnetic numbers
cups, spoons, ice cube trays

silk fall leaves
plastic acorns or pumpkins
rakes, tongs, baskets

Easter grass
Easter eggs, small chicks
egg cartons, small baskets

scrap paper
scissors
sorting containers

shredded paper
Little People
wood blocks

organic potting soil
peat pots and marbles
trowels or spoons

 

You're going to love this huge free printable list of ideas for your sensory table materials. Check out this HUGE list of ideas for fillers, mix-ins, and tools to use in your sensory table or sensory bin. Spring, summer, fall, winter there are ideas for all seasons & the combinations are endless. Use them with any themed lesson plans (from back to school to transportation to dinosaurs) in your preschool or pre-k classroom. This will make planning sensory activities easy. #sensoryactivities

 



FILLERS
MIX-INS
TOOLS



oiled cooked spaghetti
x
tongs and bowls

beads
ABC beads & pipe cleaners
small sorting containers

rubber bands or hair ties
cardboard tubes or bottles
x

Hawaiian leis pulled apart
pom-poms
color containers

sawdust
plastic bugs
bug containers tongs

baking soda
small containers of vinegar
eye droppers

fresh herb stems
scissors
magnifying glasses

shredded wrapping paper
jingle bells
plastic containers/lids

plastic poker chips
containers with slots in the lids
plastic tweezers

 


shaving cream
foam blocks
paint brushes

 

You're going to love this huge free printable list of ideas for your sensory table materials. Check out this HUGE list of ideas for fillers, mix-ins, and tools to use in your sensory table or sensory bin. Spring, summer, fall, winter there are ideas for all seasons & the combinations are endless. Use them with any themed lesson plans (from back to school to transportation to dinosaurs) in your preschool or pre-k classroom. This will make planning sensory activities easy. #sensoryactivities



FILLERS
MIX-INS
TOOLS



yarn
scissors
oven rack (for weaving)

sticks
large piece of Styrofoam
pieces of yarn or ribbon

pom-poms
cardboard cones
ice cream scoops

feathers
toy birds & nests
magnifying glasses

salt
plastic polar bears
applesauce containers

toy cars
bar of soap
spray bottle and toothbrushes

balls of foil
toy rockets
glow sticks

pumpkins
golf tees
small hammers/mallets

clothespin clips
pieces of felt
oven rack

pieces of bubble wrap
jingle bells
small boxes

large cardboard box
rolls of masking tape
markers

 

Download the Sensory Table Materials  List

Well, I hope that these sparked a few ideas.  My personal favorites are the oiled spaghetti, water beads, and lentils….so much fun.  What are your favorite sensory table materials?  Would you like a printable copy of the materials listed in this article?  Just click on the link below to get it.

Sensory Materials Idea List

Do you prefer to not use any food items in your sensory table or bin?  I also have a list of non-food ideas for your sensory table.

You're going to love this huge free printable list of ideas for your sensory table materials. Check out this HUGE list of ideas for fillers, mix-ins, and tools to use in your sensory table or sensory bin. Spring, summer, fall, winter there are ideas for all seasons & the combinations are endless. Use them with any themed lesson plans (from back to school to transportation to dinosaurs) in your preschool or pre-k classroom. This will make planning sensory activities easy. #sensoryactivities

 

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  1. sheila says

    November 8, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    I use all kinds of stuff in my sensory table. Right now we have wheat because we are learning about the LIttle Red hen and going to be making bread.

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