Arctic Animals - A book inspired sensory bin

Inviting your explorers to step into an Arctic wonderland!
Bring the magic of the Arctic to your playroom with our immersive Arctic Animals Sensory Bin. Thoughtfully designed for hands-on learning, this bin combines sensory exploration, early science concepts, and imaginative play - all in one snowy setup!

Learning Objectives
* Fine Motor Skills - Scoop, spoon, tong and pour using the tools provided to develop pincer grip and hand strength essential for writing.
* Language Development - Encourage your child to use new vocabulary from the book to describe animal features and sequence order of the Polar animals.
* Science - Encourage your child to identify the Polar animals, match them to the countries they live in, and talk about their adaptations to survive in the cold.
* Sensory Development - Sensory play helps promote calm, focus, and emotional regulation. A variety of textures and colors provide for tactile learning while engaging the senses.
* Imaginative Play - Encourage story creations, pretend animal adventures and winter role play to expand vocabulary.

Included are
* 3 cups of sensory mix made of rice, tapioca, and plastic snowflake confetti.
* Hand painted tools such as small wooden pinch bowl, medium wooden scoop, small wooden candle cup, small steel spoon, and a small steel tong.
* Loose parts - small squishy foam globe, 15pcs of acrylic ice rocks, 2 blue foam clay ponds, 10 plastic Arctic animals featured in the book ( Walrus, Narwhal, Arctic hare, Arctic fox, Puffin, Squirrel, Siberian Husky, Snowy Owl, Polar Bear, Caribou).
* Plastic tray is not included but can be added on at an additional cost.
* The book ' Arctic Animals by Jill McDonald is not included but can be added on at an additional cost.
* Shipping is not included.

Care Instructions
* Store the sensory mix and the loose parts in a cool, dry place (They can be stored in the press and seal bags that they come in).
* Not for use with water.
* Wash hands before and after use.

Caution
* This sensory kit contains small parts(choking hazard) and is designed for kids ages 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 photos or vary slightly. However the loose parts will always match the theme in the book.
Hope your child has as much fun using it, as I have had making it.