This is the cheapest sensory bin I have ever done and the kids love it. I bought a jar of aqua balls from the dollar store. (They're normally used for filling decorative vases, called clear floral hydration beads)
I then added a few cups of water and light green food coloring. Before I added the food coloring the aqua balls were completely invisible in the water. I think that'd be a fun bin to play with, but I wanted some green for St. Patrick's Day, so I'll probably save that for a different day.
I added an ice cube tray for them to place the aqua balls in. They could use the spoon or their hands. These balls are really difficult to pick up because they slip right out of your hand and bounce away. Sometimes I have found that after a few days the aqua balls get a bit of an odor to them. However, for $1 they can be easily replaced for hours of fun.
Similar project using Aqua Beads: Ocean Sensory Bin
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