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How to make a Nativity Sensory Bin

11/24/14 | Celebrate, Christmas, Faith, Grow

Nativity Sensory Bin

 

 

This Nativity sensory bin is an easy way to celebrate a most special day, from long ago and far away!

Children will love learning about the Nativity and retelling the story through play. 

I have so many memories of being a kid at Christmas time. I loved watching as our own nativity set was carefully unpacked and each porcelain piece gently being removed from the tissue paper & bubble wrapping. Each piece placed safely in the manger higher than my little fingers ever could reach.   We could look, but we couldn’t touch. 

I believed my mom tucked  the manger up so high because just breathing on the pieces would cause them to tumble and fall.  Silly right?  Because my mother took such good care of that nativity my kids will get to see the same pieces I did as a child.

It’s true that when you become a parent yourself you want to  put your “own stamp” on each season so a few years ago we purchased a nativity set just for them.  No porcelain pieces here! With a Nativity sensory bin their own, they just might leave your holiday collectible alone.

What we put in our Nativity Sensory Bin:

  • Little people Nativity Set 
  • pebbles and assorted beans {yellow, green, navy} 
  • small pinecones to represent trees
  • all inside a rubber maid tub-this way I can put the lid on when the play time is over.
  • Small wooden blocks to build pens for the animals {not pictured}

Now my kids have their own nativity set that they can rearrange as many times at they like!

I truly enjoyed watching my own children play with and talk about the baby Jesus in past holiday seasons and I look forward to more fun and meaningful play this upcoming season with my little ones!

Do you let your little ones play with your Nativity sensory bin?  

 

 

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  1. Danielle says

    November 26, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    This is so sweet! I think we’ll try making one this year.

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  2. Kristin says

    November 26, 2014 at 12:29 am

    What a great idea. Super fun for the little ones this holiday season!

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  3. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    November 25, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    I would love to do something like this, but I’ve found a bean in my kids’ nose twice from other sensory bins! I’m thinking we might need to stick with rice.

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    • Heather says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      Oh that is so funny!
      When I was little I stuck a bean up my nose and my dad had to take me to the hospital to get it removed.
      My kids shoved bits and pieces of blanket and apple chunks up their noses so I totally understand what my father went thru!

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  4. Trisha says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    What a great idea, especially for toddlers and young preschoolers! I think my daughter would have fun with this. I’ve actually been wanting to get her the Little people Nativity Set, It’s adorable and I love that children can play with the figures!

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    • Heather says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:29 pm

      The hardest part is making sure that all the pieces go back in the box at the end of the season.
      We found some of the wise men under the sofa…. oops!

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  5. Debbie Denny says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I have never thought of this. Awesome idea.

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  6. Melissa Vera says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I never would have thought to make a nativity sensory bin. That is so awesome. What a neat idea.

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  7. Janeane Davis says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    This was an interesting way to make a toy children can play with and enjoy in different ways.

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  8. Victoria says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    This is a very unique idea. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  9. Debbie L. says

    November 25, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Very very cute and such a great way to tell a story and play.

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  10. AWTWD (@AWTWD) says

    November 25, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    I never thought to do this with the little people. It makes so much sense.

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  11. Amanda Love says

    November 25, 2014 at 11:58 am

    What a great idea! I’ve never thought of this before and there are so much benefits to it too.

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  12. Susan says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:30 am

    What an adorable idea. It’s something that can be pulled out once a year – a memory they will have for years to come.

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  13. Nicole Mamatofiveblessings Homeschooling says

    November 25, 2014 at 4:06 am

    What a cute idea. I need to pull out our nativity set for my little ones

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  14. Stacey - Travel Blogger says

    November 25, 2014 at 3:02 am

    Sensory bins are great tools to teach little ones. This one is very creative.

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  15. Lois Alter Mark says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:58 am

    Such a clever and unique way to celebrate!

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  16. Dawn McAlexander says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:57 am

    What a great way for a child to learn. I love that a lot of toys and activities now focus more on a child’s whole self.

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  17. Shauna says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:26 am

    That is just so super-cute. I love the Nativity theme. Just perfect.

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  18. maria @ closetohome says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:19 am

    This is so clever, I wish I thought of this when my babies were little. We have that same Little people kit

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  19. Amanda says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:16 am

    What a great idea! Simple and fun and perfect for the holidays!

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  20. Helene Cohen Bludman says

    November 24, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    Cute idea and sounds much safer than the porcelain version.

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  21. Christina Berry says

    November 24, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    What an adorable idea! Very sweet! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. HilLesha says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    That is such a wonderful idea! I would have never thought about that.

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  23. Liz Mays says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    This is the neatest idea for a sensory bin. I really love how you went about it!

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  24. Amy Desrosiers says

    November 24, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    Love that you are teaching your kids about the real reason for the season. I love this idea!

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  25. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 24, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    What a great idea. I love that it’s Christmas themed, too! So cute.

    Reply

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