Dig Pit (Sensory Tub)

Now that it is officially too cold and rainy to be playing outside (at least for me), I needed some fun things we could do indoors to keep my 2-year-old occupied. I have been wanting to make him a sensory tub for awhile and finally got the supplies to put it all together.

Here is what I used:
– 27 quart clear latch lid bin from Target
– 16 lbs dry pinto beans (I’ve been buying them when I see them on sale at Fred Meyer and Albertsons)
– toys from around the house including plastic shovel, rack, sifter and cup

I took a picture of the toys I hid in the dig pit, labeled them and printed them out on a sheet of paper. Now its a treasure hunt!

Tips for keeping the beans from spilling:
– use a deep bin (the deeper and wider the better)
– place a towel under the bin to keep spilled bean from rolling around the floor. Its also an easy way to clean up – just gather up the towel and dump beans back in.

Have Fun!