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Calming Lavender Sensory Bin

By Sharla Kostelyk

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I have been wanting to make a lavender sensory bin for the kids for awhile now. Dancing Queen struggles with anxiety and we do as much as we can to help her regulate her anxiety. She loves the lavender playdough I make. It really does seem to have a calming effect on her. I reasoned that since sensory bins already help my kids with their regulation, a lavender one may have even more of a calming effect which would be good for all of them but especially for Dancing Queen.

Calming Lavender Sensory BinFor this sensory bin, I used a large shallow tub so that I could put the bin on the deck. I used purple gems and added real lavender and purple water beads. I used a pitcher to add water and it took on a light purple colour because of the water beads.

Lavender Sensory BinThe smell of the lavender was really nice. Once the water was added, the scent was considerably stronger but not overpowering. The plastic gems made a good contrast for the texture of the water beads.

In place of the dry lavender, you can use a few drops of lavender essential oil.

The kids enjoyed playing with this lavender sensory bin outside. It held their attention for long periods of time this week. With the water, various textures and smell of the lavender, it really did seem to have a calming effect on them.

One of the nice things about being back into our regular homeschool routine is having a weekly sensory bin. It forces me to come up with new ideas and even though I keep thinking that I will run out of ideas after so many years of making sensory bins, I haven’t run out yet! The kids like experiencing the new bins and look forward to seeing what each week’s theme is going to be.

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If you are looking for information on making sensory bins,you may be interested in my book. The Ultimate Guide to Sensory Bins

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Filed Under: Sensory, Sensory Bins Tagged With: sensory bin, sensory play

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  1. Heather G. @ Golden Reflections Blog says

    August 29, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    Love this idea. I will have to try it with Ellie sometime. She would love it.

  2. Jennifer Fischer says

    August 31, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    I love how lovely and simple it is. It’s absolutely perfect.

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