Learning Station - Bean Bowls - Toddlers

The kiddos enjoyed scooping beans into these little bowls.  Great fine motor and also surprisingly therapeutic.  I was donated these little bowls, the wood is a wonderful texture.  

It was interesting to see that some kiddos meticulously scooped beans, being so careful not to spill.   While others scooped a bit more wildly and got beans all over.

Sensory Play - Bean Bin

When I was setting up my preschool, I knew I wanted to have some sort of sensory bin.  When trying to decide what to fill it with, I went with dried pinto beans.  Not very expensive, large enough to clean up easily (unlike rice), and the beans feel nice when you run your hands through them. 

The kiddos love the beans.  Today they enjoyed pouring and stirring and digging in them again.