Musical Sensory Bins

Development Level: Toddler

Learning Areas: Music, Science

Overview: Explore different types of musical instruments and sounds in this musical sensory bin activity.

Materials:

• Sensory bins or tables (enough to fit small groups of children at each bin/table
• Different types of shakers
• Age-appropriate bells (or bags of bells)
• Other materials that may make sounds (e.g., Ziploc bags of dried beans, rubber bands across a recycled container, etc.)
• Device for playing music