These 10 Christmas sensory bins turn everyday holiday items into hands-on adventures kids can explore. From scooping “snow” to digging for jingle bells, each bin is full of playful surprises. Get ready for giggles, curiosity, and a little Christmas magic. Find more Christmas activities for kids.
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Christmas sensory bins
Perfect for getting childrenin the festive spirit, encourage them to feed the reindeer with this Christmas sensory bin.
Fizzy ice cubes are always a great way to bring sensory fun. These ones are made up like little presents, so they’re perfect for Christmas.
Any kids who can’t get enough of the Grinch every Christmas will simply love this sensory bin. A little setup ahead of time makes this a one of a kind experience.
This sensory bin is not only exciting for kids, but it also puts those extra plastic candy canes to good use. With a base of white rice that looks like snowy drifts, plus a few festive add-ins, it’s a simple yet magical holiday activity.
This Christmas sensory bin takes a different approach and to great effect. Set up a small Christmas tree shape in the bin, and let kids decorate it with pom poms, ribbon, or whatever else is on hand.
Here’s a Christmas bin that is based around the story The Jolly Christmas Postman. The materials are a bit specialized, but it fits in perfectly with the story.
This Christmas sensory bin is one of the simplest bin ideas out there, but it’s just perfect for sensory play. Combine dyed water, glitter, and plastic ornaments to keep kids busy for hours.
Most people tend to accrue more and more Christmas decorations each year. Why not put some of them to use making a Christmas sensory bin for little ones to play around in?
This Christmas sensory bin stands out with its creative details. The split pea filler makes the perfect base, while Christmas erasers add an extra layer of texture and fun for kids to explore.
Here’s an all-natural sensory bin that is loads of fun for kids. The colors, smells, and textures of cranberry, orange, and rosemary are just amazing.
Here’s a fun Christmas sensory bin that can be put together quickly and cheaply. The paper crinkles and jingle bells are usually available at a dollar store.

More Christmas activities for kids
I have loads of Christmas activities for kids on the website.
Find lots of reindeer crafts and activities for kids here.
If you want some ideas to get you outside this Christmas, here are some outdoor Christmas activities for kids
You might like this snowman handprint ornament

