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  • Sensory Bin Fillers for preschool, toddlers and kindergarten

    50+ Sensory Bin Fillers – Plus a Free, Printable List

    Every time I put together a new sensory bin for my daughter, she is so excited! (And so am I because sensory bins are perfect for both interactive play as well as independent play!) Here are a list of sensory bin fillers (for the “base” of your sensory bin) you can use for sensory play. Just add seasonal items or items that target learning goals and you are all set!

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    Get Your Toddler Talking with a Halloween Sensory Bin
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    Using Visuals for WH Questions + Free WH Question Visual Chart!
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    Flower Shop Dramatic Play with Adjectives (Free Printable!)
    May 19, 2019
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    Using Ice Cube Activities for Early Language Learning

    I love taking a sensory play idea, like an ice sensory bin, and adding other early learning ideas to the activity. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I’m always looking for ways to add a language development angle to any activity and this one didn’t disappoint! Here's what we used to set up this simple activity:

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    Ready, Set, Crash! Sylvie Loves Stacking Blocks
    September 23, 2018
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    Easter Basket Fillers for Toddlers that Promote Learning!
    March 12, 2019
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    Here’s Our Toddler Weekly Schedule (Free Printable Schedule)
    August 29, 2019
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    Valentine’s Day Activities for Toddlers

    I wanted to let my little Valentine join in the festivities, but finding Valentine’s Day activities for toddlers isn’t so easy! Of course she always loves . . .

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    Do’s and Don’ts to Get Your Toddler Talking
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    May 19, 2019
    Travel Toys for Toddlers on Airplanes
    How to Entertain a Toddler on a Plane + Tips for Flying with a Toddler in Lap
    January 3, 2019
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    Pasta Threading: A Language Development and Fine Motor Activity

    There are quite a few ways to thread pasta as a fine motor activity or a "keep-your-preschooler-busy" activity. You can have kids thread any pasta or cereal with a hole in it onto straws, yarn, pipe cleaners, or spaghetti. Here’s what we used:

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    Easter Basket Fillers for Toddlers that Promote Learning!
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    December 26, 2018
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    January 27, 2019
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    Using a Christmas Sensory Bin to Get Your Toddler Talking

    Sensory bins are always a hit in our house! And keep reading to find out about my sensory bin FAIL :( Once again I got most of my fillers from the Dollar Tree or the grocery story including:

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    January 18, 2019
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    Get Your Toddler Talking with a Halloween Sensory Bin

    This Halloween sensory bin for toddlers was a hit in our house! And as a bonus I got everything I needed from the dollar store. Not only was this a great interactive activity to work on language development and fine motor skills, but Sylvie also played with it independently (but supervised since she still occasionally puts things in her mouth) for 20 minutes!

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Hello – I’m Margaret!  I am a mom to an adorable toddler as well as a pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist.

SpeakPlayLove.com is a place where you can find fun, language-based activities to try at home.  Plus there are tons of speech-language therapy tips for parents to increase language development in toddlers and preschoolers.

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