From the smooth textures of fake rose petals to the crinkly sounds of paper, there's no end to what preschoolers can touch, hear, smell, or even see in a Valentine's Day sensory bin.

DIY sensory binsTraditionally, sensory bins have been used to help get kids with sensory needs used to textures they might experience in day-to-day life. However, sensory bins can be a fun form of ...

DIY sensory bins Traditionally, sensory bins have been used to help get kids with sensory needs used to textures they might experience in day-to-day life. However, sensory bins can be a fun form of… ...

DIY sensory bins Traditionally, sensory bins have been used to help get kids with sensory needs used to textures they might experience in day-to-day life. However, sensory bins can be a fun form of… ...

We were thrilled to make an appearance on Steven & Chris to talk about how to put together sensory bins for open-ended play. The segment airs today (March 18, 2015) at 2 p.m. on CBC.