Dollar Tree DIY Tea Time Sensory Activity

Have fun this spring with your toddler and this Dollar Tree DIY Tea Time Sensory Activity! It’s so easy, inexpensive and pretty! As my daughter gets closer and closer to being an official toddler, I get excited about all of the easy themed activities I can put together and play with her. Sensory bins and activities are the perfect way to customize almost any theme using inexpensive items from Dollar Tree or things you already have at home; plus allows kids to learn and explore. Check out the quick tutorial and materials list below, as well a playtime guide to help you get started with this fun little DIY sensory activity for kids.

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What You’ll Need from Dollar Tree:

small storage container bin (if you don’t have one already)
2 packages of white beans
1 package of pink petals
plastic party picnic supplies
- cups with handles
- tongs
- shovel
silver napkin rings
party favor jewelry
kitchen play sweets food bundle

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Time for Tea

Start by pouring 1/3 of the pink petals onto the bottom of the container bin.
Add the 2 bags of white beans.
Place 2 “tea cups” at either end and one set of tongs and shovel at the other ends.
- Add sparkly stickers to the cups to make them more fun.
Place a few of the napkin rings, jewelry, and sweets throughout the rest of the bin.
Ready to play! See some playtime ideas below.

Playtime Guide

gather beans in cups and “pour” tea
pretend eat sweets and drink tea
“pick” flowers
dig for “treasure” (jewelry)
cut circles with the napkin rings
use tongs and shovel to categorize
- count beans by 2, 5, 10, etc.
- separate by color, shape, or texture