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March 30, 2016

Sensory box ideas for teaching children with autism

I often use sensory boxes with the children at my learning house. Sensory boxes are fun and a wonderful tool for increasing a child’s communication! Using sensory boxes, you can teach your child new vocabulary, how to request items, names items and identify items receptively.

Here are some of my favorite sensory bins!

1. Space sensory tub from Totally Tots.

This space activity includes moon sand, mini astronauts and glow-in-the-dark sand!

Sensory box ideas for kids with autism. Space sensory play. | speciallearninghouse.com

 

2. Spring chicks sensory bin from Special Learning House.

The chicks are adorable! Have your child pick them up with large plastic tweezers and put them in another container to help build your child’s fine motor skills.

Sensory box ideas for kids with autism. Spring chicks. Perfect Easter activity for kids. | speciallearninghouse.com

 

3. Sand and light table play from Teach Preschool.

This is such a creative way to present a sensory activity and to build fine motor skills.

Sensory box ideas for kids with autism. Light box and sand sensory activity. | speciallearninghouse.com

4. Insect sensory bin from Parenting Chaos.

This insect sensory bin is fabulous!

Sensory box ideas for kids with autism. Insect sensory play for kids. | speciallearninghouse.com

5. Shark water bead sensory box from 3 Dinosaurs.

This is such a fun water play idea!

Sensory box ideas for kids with autism. Shark Water Sensory Bin. | speciallearninghouse.com

6. Hot chocolate sensory play from Play Learn Everyday.

What a fun way to celebrate sensory play – with dried beans hot chocolate and cottonball marshmallows!

Sensory box ideas for kids with autism. Hot Chocolate Sensory Bin. | speciallearninghouse.com

For more awesome sensory ideas, check out my Sensory Fun Pinterest board.

Interested in making sensory boxes for your child with autism?
This is my list of 25 sensory box ideas for your child with autism

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