Bugs Count and Fill Sensory Bin
Counting and scooping just got a whole lot more fun with our Count and Fill the Butterfly Net sensory and math activity! This simple setup combines early math skills with hands-on sensory play, making it a favorite for preschoolers and young learners, and perfect for your insect or bug unit of study! Grab the counting cards in our shop, and keep reading for all the details on this fun sensory and math activity!
You will need:
Count and Fill the Butterfly Net Cards (find them here)
A bin or tub
Sensory base (we used dried pinto beans, but you could use anything!)
Butterfly Net or bug jar or any container
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Instructions:
Print and laminate the Count and Fill the Butterfly Net cards. The pack includes blank cards for you to write your own numbers. It also includes picture cards of each item, so you don’t need to purchase the actual items to play if you don’t want to!
Fill the bin with your sensory base and the bugs or picture cards.
Give your child the butterfly net and have them choose a card.
Help them identify the number on the cards, then count that many items to put in the butterfly net. Once you’ve finished one card, dump the net out and try the next one!
You can use scoops or tweezers to grab the items to add even more fine motor building and buggy sensory fun!
Video
Watch the video to see how to play!
Shop
You can find the Count and Fill the Butterfly Net cards in our shop!
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