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Welcome to school time sensory fun and a warm start to school!!
Starting school or returning after a break can bring big feelings - excitement, curiosity, and sometimes a little nervousness. This bin makes the transition back to school exciting and comforting by providing a calm engaging space for children to explore with their hands and imagination. The school themed materials help to connect with the idea of school in a comforting way!
Why This Bin Helps:
* Familiarizes children with school objects in a safe, pressure free setting.
* Soothes big feelings through sensory play.
* Supports fine motor development with tools like tongs and scoops.
* Encourages gentle conversations about what school is like.
Play Ideas:
* Find & Feel : Let children dig gently and describe what they find.
* Story time Sort : Invite them to sort objects into pretend school bags and tell a story about what their school day might be like.
* Name That Letter : Pick out letters and see if they can find the first letter of their name.
* Match the letter erasers to the letters on the included alphabet board.
Included are
* 3 cups of sensory mix made of kid safe, colored pasta and grains.
* Hand painted stick figures, bowl, and scoop. Tong & bowl for picking up letters and a spoon for scooping.
* Loose parts such as triangular short pencils, miniature stuffed toys, letters of the alphabet erasers and hand painted wooden number blocks.
* Dry erase alphabet board.
* Books and tray are not included but can be added on at extra cost.
* Shipping is not included.
* Book Choices are:
Book 1 ' The Night Before Preschool' by Natasha Wing.
Book 2 'What to Expect at Preschool' by Heidi Murkoff.
Care Instructions
* Store the sensory mix and loose parts in a cool, dry place.
* Not for use with water.
* Wash hands before and after use.
Caution
*This sensory kit contains small parts (choking hazard) and is designed for children age 3+ years. Adult supervision is required during use.
* Not for consumption.
Each kit is unique as it is handmade, so exact contents may differ from photo or vary slightly. However the loose parts will always match the theme in the book.
Hope your child will have as much fun, using it, as I have had making it!
Oct 11, 2025
We love this sensory box and how it tied to the book. The handmade pieces and the montessori style was perfect for my 4 year old son.