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Build Your Own Sensory Bin

with Mrs. Smotherman

2025-08-26 16:00:00 2025-08-26 17:30:00 America/Chicago Build Your Own Sensory Bin For kids in Pre-K through 3rd grade. Assemble your own sensory bins with local teacher Mrs. Smotherman. Registration is limited and required. Ms. B's Art Studio -

Tuesday, August 26
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-26 16:00:00 2025-08-26 17:30:00 America/Chicago Build Your Own Sensory Bin For kids in Pre-K through 3rd grade. Assemble your own sensory bins with local teacher Mrs. Smotherman. Registration is limited and required. Ms. B's Art Studio -

For kids in Pre-K through 3rd grade. Assemble your own sensory bins with local teacher Mrs. Smotherman. Registration is limited and required.

Sensory bins offer a wide range of benefits for kids. 

Developmental Benefits:

  • Fine Motor Skills: Scooping, pouring, pinching, and grasping objects strengthen hand muscles and coordination.
  • Cognitive Growth: Encourages sorting, matching, comparing, and problem-solving through hands-on exploration.
  • Language Development: Talking about textures, actions, and themes builds vocabulary and expressive language.
  • Math & Science Skills: Supports early concepts like counting, volume, cause-and-effect, and observation.


Sensory Integration:

  • Regulation & Focus: Sensory input helps with self-regulation, calming, and sustained attention.
  • Tactile Exploration: Exposure to different textures can help desensitize kids with touch sensitivities.
  • Multi-Sensory Learning: Engaging multiple senses strengthens brain connections and enhances learning.


Social & Emotional Benefits:

  • Imaginative Play: Bins can become small worlds for storytelling, role-play, and creative expression.
  • Independence & Confidence: Open-ended play allows kids to explore and make choices independently.
  • Stress Relief: Repetitive, soothing actions like scooping or sifting can reduce anxiety and promote calm.


Inclusive & Adaptable:

  • Sensory bins can be tailored for any age or ability level, making them ideal for children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing needs.

Louisburg Library District 1

ask@louisburglibrary.org
Phone: (913) 837-2217
Fax: (913) 837-2218
Branch manager
Kiersten Allen

Hours
 

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 3:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM


Branch manager
Kiersten Allen
Address
206 South Broadway Street
Louisburg, KS 66053
Tel: (913) 837-2217
Fax: (913) 837-2218

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