Creating a sensory bin is really fun because you get to make something wonderful for your child to be excited about!
Even better, you can tailor it specifically to your child’s individual learning needs!

This bin could certainly be used for children to learn the color purple, but it is to stimulate and hold your older child’s attention with a beautiful monochromatic theme so that learning can take place! Wouldn’t your child LOVE to have their favorite color Sensory box?

DIY  PURPLE Sensory Box

You have a multitude of fillers to use for your box:
purple shredded paper
purple grains or pasta
moon sand
dyed rice . . . I like to make my own rice at home. You can do it too! Learn how here.

You are going to have Purple items so why not make your filler a natural color by using:
sand,
beans,
oatmeal,
rock,
cornmeal . . .

TIP : I like to mix sensory fillers so that there is more to explore, and because bigger fillers such as shredded paper, can be easily separated from smaller ones such as rice!

Once you have decided on your filler you are now ready for your items!

TIP : You can color wash natural items such as wood, rock and shells to make the colors you need.

Get something to scoop with (spoon) and something to scoop into and our (cup).
If you can, get tongs for pincer strength while sorting small objects.
Add small lids (from water bottles) or ice cube trays to sort and hold small objects.

Now, add the PURPLE items.
The secret is to get multiple items with various textures, shapes, sizes and amounts.
You want your child to be able to find and create patters (big, bigger, biggest, for example)
and have the sensory box sustain their attention.

You can get items from around your house in the “junk” drawer and at the bottom of the toy chest.
Children get many small items from gumball machines, school, party favors and more…find those!

Craft Stores and Party Stores are the BEST places to find items!

You can go to second hand stores and find little objects (usually in bags of mismatched stuff).
You can paint objects that are a different color with spray paint or acrylics.
Flash Cards, Letter Magnets, Geometric Shape Pieces and other learning materials
Books, laminated pictures / words
Cookie cutters are fantastic because they encourage children to crunch down into the filler and experiment with making shapes, using pressure and more!
Use scented items or spices in small jars (berries, grape,etc.) that are associated with the color.

TIP : to tailor the experience to your child, you can paint numbers, shapes, letters and words on wood blocks or rocks!