Fun Easter Egg Sensory Bin For Toddlers

ByJasmineAnsah March 15, 2022January 26, 2026

I love sensory bins, so creating a fun easter egg sensory bin for toddlers was a no brainer! My kids love sensory bins! Any chance I get to make something fun, that doesn’t require a lot of time or materials, I love it!

Materials You Need

Easter Egg Crinkle Paper
Variety Easter Egg Pack
Sensory Bin Tray
Fun Stuff To Put Inside The Easter Eggs

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My toddler can’t seem to get enough sensory play these days! So I knew creating an Easter-inspired sensory bin would be a huge hit!

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Some Ideas Of Fillers For Sensory Bins

For this activity, I decided to use crinkle paper! With a young toddler, I like to use sensory fillers that are safe if she decides to put anything in her mouth. However, the options for what to put inside your sensory bins are truly endless.

Here are some of my favorite sensory bin fillers for toddlers, Depending on your toddler’s age you may be able to explore more options. For younger toddlers, I like to stay clear of any possible choking hazards.

Rice
Oatmeal
Crinkle Paper
Water
Beans
Pasta
Shredded paper
Water beads
Foam

How To Set Up Sensory Bin

Here are a few quick tips for setting up sensory bins.

Have a sensory table or tray of some sort
Have large containers
Choose which filler you plan on using
Add accessories ( cups, Easter eggs, little bunnies, spoons, object, funnels etc )

Setting up any sensory activity should be prepared ahead of time. Most sensory activities can end in a huge mess. This is why I like to prep the area where I plan on setting the sensory tray up ahead of time, trust me, it’s less stressful for us and easy to clean up when it’s all over.

Sensory Must Haves For Easy Clean Ups

Sensory play is by far the messiest activity that toddlers do! I know for me I like to make cleanup easy on myself, so I’m not dreading sensory play. Must-haves that make sensory cleanup a little easier.

What is My Child Learning?

Sensory bins encourage children to play through hands-on experiences, which engage their senses while they play! Not only do sensory bins encourage development, but it’s also an amazing activity for toddlers to do at home. This is why I love sensory play so much!

5 developmental benefits of sensory bins