Spaghetti Sensory Bin Idea For Kids

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Create memories with this Spaghetti Sensory Bin Idea from Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, for an inexpensive learning experience! Throw in noodles, red plastic ornaments, & more for a full afternoon of fun & discovery!

Sensory Bin Idea For Story Time

I’m so excited to be sharing this Spaghetti Sensory Bin Idea that goes PERFECTLY with the childhood favorite book Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.

My son absolutely LOVED playing with this sensory bin and I loved it even more, because it was super easy and inexpensive to put together.

After grabbing some other supplies from our kitchen and throwing in some red plastic {most importantly – clearance} ornaments to represent the “meatballs” – we were well on our way to a fun learning and busy experience.

Besides the ornaments – you can also throw in other things like plastic fruit/veggies etc. to really represent the story.

Then make a full afternoon of it, by reading the book and/or watching the movie, while your child plays. My son really loved being a chef and squeezing the noodles between his fingers. It was just plain ole simple fun!

Ready to learn how I did it? Read the easy step-by-step tutorial below and get ready for some fun! Happy crafting, my friends! Be sure to FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK so you never miss a new tutorial from us! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED —> Paper Plate Spaghetti

Looking for a fun and easy activity for kids? This spaghetti sensory bin is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!

Bin Supplies:

Spaghetti Noodles
Small Red Plastic Ornaments
Olive Oil
Large Plastic Bin
optional materials – plastic veggies/fruit, as well as tongs, bowls etc.

Directions:

First cook your noodles as you normally would. Drain.
Run hot noodles under cold water for a few minutes, to cool them down. Drain again.
Add 1-2 tbsp of oil to the noodle mixture. Mix until noodles are well coated and not sticking together.
Now throw your noodles in your plastic bin.
Add in the red ornaments, as well as other optional items.
Grab some tongs and let your child play with their “spaghetti and meatballs.”
Have them serve it up or just squeeze it in their fingers!
Discard when done playing. Please don’t eat your spaghetti mixture afterwards 🙂

RELATED —> Pom Pom & Yarn Spaghetti

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Here are a few other fun sensory bin ideas, on our website, that are just as fun AND easy as this spaghetti bin idea:

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