10 of the Best Valentine Sensory Bin Ideas for kids
Valentine sensory bins make the season feel extra playful, giving kids hands-on ways to scoop, pour, sort, and explore with sweet colors and textures. Each bin feels like its own little world filled with reds, pinks, hearts, and surprises that invite open-ended play. These 10 Valentine sensory bin ideas offer simple setups, calming activities, and plenty of chances for little hands to stay busy while enjoying a themed twist on classic sensory fun.
Valentine Rose Petal Sensory Bin by Cultivating Brilliant Minds
This Valentine’s Day sensory bin is jam-packed with pinks, reds, and purples for tons of visual sensory input. That plus the crinkly, smooth, and other textures offers plenty of sensory input.
Valentines Yarn Sensory Bin by Taming Little Monsters
Set up this quick, easy sensory bin for an active afternoon. The pink yarn, hearts, and flowers are perfect for some Valentine’s Day fun.
Valentine’s Day Love Monsters Sensory Bin by Two Pink Peonies
Here’s a fun sensory setup that kids can help prepare from the very beginning. The plastic cups and crinkly paper shreds create plenty of playful textures to explore while they sort, scoop, and pretend.
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Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin with Dyed Chickpeas by And Next Comes L
While sight is an important sense, it often doesn’t get much consideration when setting up these bins. Dye chickpeas in reds, pinks, and whites for a truly beautiful looking Valentine’s sensory bin filler.
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin (Box of Chocolates!) by Simply Full of Delight
This sensory box leans into the Valentine theme in the sweetest way. Fill an empty chocolate box with colorful pom poms, and it instantly turns into an adorable mini sensory playset for kids.
Flower Sensory Soup by Living Life & Learning
Here’s a fun way to reuse those Valentine’s Day flowers once they’ve lost their luster. Cut off the wilted flower buds and use them in a sensory soup that little ones will play with for hours.
Candy Hearts Oobleck by Little Bins for Little Hands
As a non-Newtonian fluid, oobleck doesn’t behave how normal fluids are expected to. Add in some candy hearts for the perfect Valentine’s Day accent.
Valentine’s Day Sensory Box by Buggy and Buddy
This sensory box is simple to set up, but what really sets it apart is the filler. Check for tips on how to easily and effectively dye large quantities of sensory rice.
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin for Toddlers by Finding Myself Young
Here’s another cute sensory bin option for Valentine’s Day, but this one has a twist. It’s themed to match up with the kids’ book Spot Loves His Mommy, by Eric Hill.
Valentines Sensory Bin: Strawberry Scented Rice & Hearts by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Another sense that doesn’t often get considered when setting up sensory play is smell. But this one is filled with bright red rice that has a delightful strawberry scent to it.
More Valentine’s Day Fun!
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- The Best Valentine’s day Craft For Kids: Valentine Monkey CraftMake an adorable Valentine monkey craft with a simple paper plate! A fun, easy project kids will love for February crafting.
- Cupid’s Snack Mix: A Valentine’s Treat for Kids That’s Sweet, Simple, and ShareableCupid’s Snack Mix is a sweet Valentine’s treat for kids made with teddy grahams, pink marshmallows, and red M&Ms. Perfect for classroom parties.
- DIY Cow Valentine Box Craft for a Valentine Classroom ExchangeCreate a DIY cow Valentine box for a fun and easy classroom exchange. Kids will love making and using this adorable cow Valentine box craft!
- Hope Your Valentine’s Day Pops: A Fun Popcorn Valentine Card Idea for Kids“Hope Your Valentine’s Day Pops” features printable Valentine cards paired with popcorn for a kid-friendly Valentine card idea perfect for classroom exchanges.
- We Were Built to Be Friends: Hands-on LEGO Valentine Cards for Kids“We Were Built to Be Friends” LEGO Valentine cards are printable, easy, and fun! It’s a playful Valentine’s gift kids will love sharing with friends.
- DIY LEGO Valentine Box: A Creative Valentine Craft for KidsA DIY LEGO Valentine box is a fun and creative Valentine craft for kids using recycled materials and simple supplies. Perfect for parties and LEGO lovers!
- Valentine’s Day Cat Craft: The Best Craft For FebruaryThis Valentine’s Day cat craft for kids is easy, adorable, and fun to make! A perfect heart-themed craft for kids at home or in the classroom.
- I’m a Lucky Duck to Have You as a Friend: Printable Valentine Cards“I’m a Lucky Duck to Have You as a Friend” printable Valentine cards are perfect for classroom exchanges. Pair with toy ducks for a kid-friendly Valentine idea.
- Fork Painted Love Monsters: A Valentine Craft for Kids That’s Fun and CreativeFork Painted Love Monsters are a fun Valentine craft for kids using paint, forks, googly eyes, and paper. It’s a creative Valentine art project for classrooms.
- Valentine, You Make My Heart Burst: Adorable Printable Candy Valentines“Valentine, You Make My Heart Burst” features adorable printable candy Valentines, perfect for classroom exchanges, easy prep, and kid-approved fun.
