Washing Farm Animal Sensory Bin

The secret to happy, engaged kids is sometimes as easy as filling a bin with water for them to play in. With all of the super cool activities all over the internet it’s the simplest ones that kids gravitate to again and again. Which is great for parents and teachers–who doesn’t love a low prep activity? I know I do!

This simple farm animal sensory bin can be set up in minutes and is irresistible–the kids will be begging for a turn as soon as they spot it!

Washing Farm Animal Sensory Bin

Sensory Bin Supplies

• 1-2 plastic bins (we used our water table with 2 compartments)
• water
• dish soap
• plastic farm animals
• dirt
• washcloths, brushes, sponges, etc

Farm Animal Washing Station

Before the farm animals can get clean they need to get dirty!

• Set up a muddy area for the animals by mixing some of the dirt with water. We found that getting the dirt moist but not too wet worked best for repeated washings.
• Add the dish soap to the water to create bubbles and add the animals and cleaning supplies.
• Call the kids over to play! Let them take the lead by not providing too many instructions.

This farm animal sensory bin is a great one to pull out when you need to get something done or are having “one of those” days. Playing in the dirt and the bubbles is fun for kids of all ages and a great way to turn a day around. Try it while you are making dinner!

More Farm Activities for Kids

Don’t let the fun stop here! While the kids are playing in the washing station prep one of these great farm activities.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Farm CVC Words // A Dab of Glue Will Do

Farm Counting Cards // Playdough to Plato

Expressing Feelings on the Farm // Liz’s Early Learning Spot

Count and Graph on the Farm // Sara J Creations

Pigs in the Mud Alphabet Match // The Kindergarten Connection

Farm Animal Puzzles // Powerful Mothering

Farm Play Dough Activity // Mom Inspired Life

Farm Washing Sensory Bin // Coffee Cups and Crayons

Farm Counting Book // Recipe for Teaching

Interactive Farm Book // Mrs. Jones’ Creation Station

Gross Motor Farm Game // Modern Preschool

Farm Animal Sorting // Still Playing School

Farm Fence Number Ordering Mats // Fairy Poppins

Farm Letter Sound Matching Clip Cards // Schooling a Monkey

Making Farm Footprints // Pleasantest Thing

Farm Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game // The Educators’ Spin on It

Farm Themed Old Maid // Stay at Home Educator

Farm Emergent Reader // The Letters of Literacy

Playful Farm Animals Hands on Math // Stir the Wonder

Farm Busy Box // Teach Me Mommy

Farm Animal Ten Frame Cards // Preschool Inspirations

Farm Addition Cards // The Stem Laboratory

Interactive Math Addition Book // DIY Farm Wife

Farm Animal Sentences // (Not Pictured) The Simplified Classroom

Old MacDonald’s Farm Busy Bag // (Not Pictured) Adventures of Adam