Climate Sensory Bins

Development Level: Toddler

Learning Areas: Science

Overview: Explore different climates with this hands-on science activity!

Materials:

• • Jungle sensory bin
    • Rocks (large enough to not be a choking hazard)
    • Leaves
    • Age-appropriate jungle-themed toy animals (lion, giraffe, elephant, etc.)
  • Desert sensory bin
    • Large stones
    • Plastic cacti (or cacti cut from green sponges)
    • Age-appropriate desert-themed toy animals (spiders, lizards, snakes, etc.)
  • Arctic sensory bin
    • Water
    • Ice
    • Age-appropriate arctic themed toy animals (polar bear, penguin, whale, etc.)
  • Tropical sensory bin
    • Water
    • Sand
    • Fish
    • Palm trees
  • Printed images of places associated with each sensory bin
  • Printed photo of each child
  • Popsicle stick
  • Glue
  • Timer