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Bugs in the Grass Spring Play Bin

Is it spring yet? This Bugs in the Grass Spring Play Bin is fun, fine motor and sensory play for little ones. Coloring sorting cups, tongs, little creepy crawly bugs in the grass make it fun to explore and learn.

Bugs in the Grass Spring Play Bin

Make a Bugs in the Grass Spring Play Bin

Needed:

  • IKEA Trofast bin
  • Learning Resources Bug Counters (Set of 72)
  • Bug cups from Dollar Tree
  • Grass Mat “Hopping Spot” from Hobby Lobby {Easter clearance} See links below for additional resources from Amazon
  • Tongs: Bed Bugs game at thrift store {4 colored tongs in the box!} Or find on Amazon – see link below.

Directions:

Put grass mat in the bottom of bin. Sprinkle bugs over the grass. Provide colored cups and tongs or tweezers for the bugs and sorting them.Bugs in the Grass Spring Play Bin

Sorting, playing, matching, fine motor skill development, imaginative play, fun! See the red caterpillar?

Bugs in the Grass Spring Play Bin

How many yellow bugs? Which ones can fly?Bugs in the Grass Spring Play Bin

I spy a green spider.Bugs in the Grass Spring Play Bin

Find the materials you need to make a Bugs in the Grass Spring Play Bin on Amazon:

  

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Friday 15th of April 2016

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Melissa

Wednesday 19th of February 2014

I love this! Thanks for sharing. Now to find a cheap grass mat :)

Lisa Chenoweth

Monday 24th of February 2014

I just found these grass mats at Dollar Tree in the Easter section.

Keila

Wednesday 19th of February 2014

where can I buy this.?????

Stacy

Wednesday 19th of February 2014

The grass mat? I bought it Hobby Lobby last spring. See in the post above, a link to the insects and other sources. Thanks!

A Lovely Little Addiction

Thursday 11th of April 2013

How cute, very creative!! Defiantly going to have to make this for my 3 year old. Thanks for sharing