Winter Sensory Bin

Juniper has been really into sensory bins lately. They allow her to play with different textures and the mess is contained in an easily storable bin that can be passed on to friends. I've been making them as a part of her themed prop boxes for the learning opportunity units we are doing. Yes, I am an over achieving pintrest mom. *wink* 

Okay, you got me, I make is shot so I can sit on the couch and knit without interruption. 

Today, we made indoor snow so Juni could play with her winter animals. I scored all of the winter animals (penguins, polar bears, whales, walruses, sea lions, seals, and a sled dog) with 2 people, a dog sled and a sea boat for $5 off of a FB auction. 

The "snow" was made with four and baby oil. I did a ratio of 4 cups flour to 1/2 cup baby oil and used a pastry cutter and little hands to mix it all together. 

The texture is soft and silky. It forms loose balls when squished together. 

The kid seems to dig it and all of the accessories that cane along with it.