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Explore the Secure Sensory Bin, Filled with Delicious-Smelling and Touchable Coconut Goodies

Engage young minds with a simple, non-toxic coconut sensory bin for toddlers and preschoolers. Color coconut shavings for a secure, enjoyable sensory experience.

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Engage in a simple and non-toxic experience with a flavorful coconut sensory bin for youngsters...
Engage in a simple and non-toxic experience with a flavorful coconut sensory bin for youngsters aged toddlers to preschoolers! Colorize coconut flakes to ensure a secure, enjoyable sensory playtime.

Explore the Secure Sensory Bin, Filled with Delicious-Smelling and Touchable Coconut Goodies

Readyfor a thrilling sensory adventure that's safe for those tiny explorers? Get ready to dive into this delightful Coconut Sensory Bin with a tropical flamingo and nature theme. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who still love to explore with their taste buds!

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This coconut-infused bin is the ultimate fun for younger kids who can't seem to keep their hands—or mouths—off their playthings. While it's not ideal for snacking, you can rest easy knowing the ingredients are taste-safe, making it a terrific choice for ages 1-5. Complete the experience with flamingo toys, creepy crawlers, or other small figurines for various themes.

What You'll Need

  • (4) 7 oz bags of coconut flakes
  • A dash of pink food coloring (for flamingo zone, optional)
  • A sprinkle of green food coloring (for grassy zone, optional)
  • Plastic storage baggies
  • Wax paper and baking sheet
  • Sensory bin or shallow container
  • Playful flamingo toys (rubber ducks or plastic)
  • Plastic bugs or small animal figures
  • Instruments for exploration (scoops, tongs, tweezers, and small cups)
  • Blue or green glass gems (for water area)
  • And some fun extras like pink feathers, flamingo erasers, or mini buckets (optional)

💡 Other Fun Themes for Your Coconut Sensory Bin: - Dye the coconut blue for a pond or ocean theme and add plastic water life. - Dye the coconut green for a grassy or jungle theme and add plastic animals or foliage.

Creating Your Colorful Coconut Bin

Learn how we decked out this fabulous pink flamingo sensory bin below. For a grassy-themed bin, simply swap the pink food coloring with green. Here's how to dye the coconut for your fun and fabulous bin.

Color the Coconut: Add two bags of coconut to one baggie with 4-6 drops of pink food coloring for light pink. Use 10-16 drops of pink for dark pink in a second baggie.

Dry the Coconut Flakes: Spread all colored coconut on a wax-paper-lined baking sheet. Let dry for a few hours or overnight.

Set Up Your Bin:- Begin with the pink coconut flakes.- Place blue or green gems in the center for a watery touch.- Add your flamingos, scoops, tweezers, and cups.

Explore Away!Let your little ones scoop, sort, imagine, and play in their tropical animal paradise.

Read Sylvie by Jennifer Sattler or A Flamingo in My Garden by Deepa Balsavar

🛑 Important Safety Reminders

  • While coconut is edible, remember this activity is not meant for snacking. Always keep a close eye on them.
  • Avoid small items like gems with children under three if you're not fully supervising.
  • Store your coconut in a resealable bag or an airtight container for later play. Check for spoilage before using each time, and discard if you find any dirt.

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Explore this year like never before with our Captivating Preschool STEM Bundle! There are over 20 engaging themed activities to help ignite your child's imagination. This kit creates endless sensory opportunities, including sensory bins, experiments, games, and more! Boost learning time with the help of suggested books, while keeping costs low with easy-to-find supplies.

  1. The Coconut Sensory Bin is a delightful experience for kids, ideal for toddlers and preschoolers who still enjoy exploring with their taste buds.
  2. Curious about more sensory play activities? Find them on our website right here!
  3. This bin is an excellent starting point for those new to sensory play.
  4. Can't resist the urge to snack? Learn more about our sponsored treats from Hostess that let you indulge without holding back!
  5. The coconut-infused bin offers fun for younger kids who can't keep their hands or mouths off their playthings.
  6. This sensory activity is not intended for snacking, but the ingredients are taste-safe, making it suitable for ages 1-5.
  7. Complete the Coconut Sensory Bin experience with flamingo toys, plastic bugs, or other small figurines for various themes.
  8. For other fun themes, consider dyeing the coconut blue for a pond or ocean theme, or green for a grassy or jungle theme.
  9. In addition to sensory play, consider engaging your child in hands-on activities like cooking recipes from food-and-drink, or arts and crafts from fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden.
  10. Remember, while coconut is edible, this activity is not meant for snacking. Always keep a close eye on your child during playtime.

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