Sensory bins can be a fun addition to your self-contained classroom. Students need a break throughout the day, and these activities are the perfect leisure activity. Switching the containers up during the school year keeps students engaged. Here are some winter sensory bin ideas to help get your creative juices flowing!
Snow Tinsel Sensory Bins

This sensory bin is a compilation of sparkly things! My students enjoyed the different textures and the shine of the tinsel. It was SUPER easy and quick to put together.
Here’s what’s inside:
- sparkly pipe cleaners (found at the dollar store)
- silver tinsel cut into smaller strips (Amazon)
- white pom-poms (dollar store)
- white foam balls (Amazon)