This Turkey Sensory Bin is such a fun activity to set up for Thanksgiving. It is a quick and inexpensive activity to set up for toddlers and preschoolers!

A sensory bin with a turkey theme made from crinkled brown paper. There are autumn leaves around as a decoration.

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Sensory bins are one of my favorite activities to set up for my kids. Kids will have a blast scooping, creating, and exploring this turkey sensory bin! It is quick and easy to set up too.

A turkey sensory bin made from plastic cups with turkey faces drawn on them and brown crinkle paper.

If you are looking for more fun Thanksgiving themed activities be sure to also check out this Turkey Craft Template, Thanksgiving Play Dough Mats, and Turkey Ribbon Craft.

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📋 A Note about this activity
🍁 Why should kids use sensory bins?
🍂 Supplies needed
🦃 How to set up
💭 Tips for containing the mess
Turkey Sensory Bin

📋 A Note about this activity

Please note that adult supervision is always required for sensory bins as they contain small pieces that could be a choking hazard.

🍁 Why should kids use sensory bins?

Sensory bins are not only very easy to set up but inexpensive too. They are a great way for kids to learn about different themes, work on their fine motor skills and use their imaginations.

🍂 Supplies needed

For this sensory bin, you will need:

Brown crinkle paper: Also called gift filler paper. You can also use dyed rice, brown or dyed beans, or any other sensory bin filler you like. I like the brown crinkle paper because I was also able to use it in this pizza sensory bin.
Clear plastic cups: I used two different sizes but you can use two or even three of the same size.
Eye stickers: My kids love these fun eye stickers from Amazon. They are great for all kinds of crafts.
Permanent markers: To draw the faces on the cups (for adult use only).
Fall craft leaves
Craft feathers
Small tongs or scoop: For children to fill the turkey cups with. The tongs or scoop are great for developing fine motor skills.

🦃 How to set up

How to make the turkey cups for the turkey sensory bin. There is an image showing two different sizes of plastic cups with a turkey face drawn on them.

Begin by adding eye stickers and drawing the beak and wattle on your clear plastic cups.

Upclose view of the turkey cups inside of the sensory bin.

Add the crinkle paper, feathers, and craft leaves. Let your child fill the cups with tongs or a scoop.

💭 Tips for containing the mess

Put a large sheet or tablecloth down before using.

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