Farm Animal Sensory Bin

Our farm animal sensory bin setup required very little preparation and was a total hit with our son. If you’re a toddler-mama like me, you are doing all the research and preparing your little learner for new milestones.

I am giving you my complete list of supplies, prep, and activities for this farm animal sensory bin, so you too can have an engaged toddler.

This post is all about how to make a farm animal sensory bin.

Materials

1. Sensory Bin or large plastic tub

2. Choice of Filler: Oatmeal, beans, rice, or popcorn kernels

3. Farm Playset and shovel accessories

4. Peekaboo Farm Book

How To Make a Farm Animal Sensory Bin

1. Fill sensory bin with filler

One thing I love about sensory bin activities is allowing your little one to help! They’ll have just as much fun setting up too.

2. Place farm animals and shovel accessories in Sensory Bin

Once you have set-up your farm animals, it's time to play!  This is one of my favorite things about sensory bins is it allows my son to explore and learn through hands-on play that engages his senses.

Fun Activities for Farm Animal Sensory Bin

Story Time Fun

Pair your sensory play with a farm animal-inspired book! We love:

Moo-ve Into Shapes! Farm Animal Sensory Fun

Matched animals to their shapes while exploring textures like wood, fuzziness, and corn kernels—learning through play has never been this cute (or this fun)! 

Rescue the Animals! Farm Sensory Bin Fun

Using farm animals and pipe cleaners as “rescue ropes,” kids can help save their favorite animals. This simple setup encourages imaginative play while building fine motor skills—perfect for little ones who love farm animal fun!

Moo, Squish, Play! Farm Animal Playdough Sensory Bin

Press wooden farm animals into soft playdough to make fun animal tracks and shapes in this hands-on sensory bin. It’s a simple and engaging way for little ones to explore textures, pretend play, and farm life! We use:

• Play-Doh Starter Set
• Play-Doh 9 Pack

Farm Animal Stacking Challenge: A Sensory Bin Balancing Act

Encourage little hands to stack and balance farm animals in this playful sensory bin activity that builds concentration and fine motor skills. The real joy? Watching them giggle as they knock the animals down and start all over again!

Farm Animal Sound Match

This engaging sensory bin invites kids to match wooden animals with their beginning letter sounds using a sharpie marker and notebook or paper. It’s a playful way to build early literacy skills while exploring textures, shapes, and farmyard friends!

Old McDonald Sensory Bin Sing-Along with Instruments and Hidden Animals

Bring the classic song to life with a playful sensory bin filled with hidden farm animals and kid-friendly musical instruments. Little ones will love finding each animal, then singing Old McDonald as they shake, tap, and play along! We Use:

• Toddler Musical Instruments
• Fruit & Veggie Musical Instrument Set