Find the Treasure in this Pirate Sensory Bin

Arrrr....a Pirate Sensory Bin just in time for Talk like a Pirate Day me hearties!

When I decided to make a pirate sensory bin I kept coming back to pirate booty. Pirates are known for their booty, so I wanted to be sure to incorporate some without it being the entire bin. Instead I chose to create a beach effect with sand and water beads. I added the sand first and then filled the other half with blue and clear water beads. I added a couple trees, gold coins, and a little boat to finish it out.

In the sand I buried a little box full of gold (Hershey's) nuggets, so the bin become a miniature treasure hunt! I even drew an "X" over where I buried it to give the kids a hint!

Although my kids refused to talk like a pirate for me, they did don pirate gear to play with this sensory bin! I was amazed that they didn't immediately dig under the "X" in the sand! Everyone knows "X" marks the spot. Apparently everyone except my kids! Instead they thought it was great fun to sink the boat in water beads and flood the shore!

Finally they happened upon the box! They were thrilled with the booty they found! Of course it had to be abandoned until they were finished playing.

At this point it become more about sensory play then pirate play as they rolled water beads in sand and tried to build with the now damp sand.

Eventually their newly found treasure won out! Cleaning the floor was simple since we put down a tablecloth; I was most worried about getting the sand off the water beads! Luckily the water beads separated from the sand easily in water! After clean up everyone happily sampled some gold nuggets; even me!

Be sure to check out all the pirate fun in our Pirates Blog Hop on the following blogs!

Backyard Pirate Treasure Hunt (Map) - Umbrella Tree Cafe

Make Your Own Pirate Treasure - The Gingerbread House

DIY Pirate Vest & Patch - Play Dough & Popsicles

Toilet paper roll pirates - Just Another Mom

Set Sail with this DIY Pirate Boat - The Resourceful Mama

It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me - Study at Home Mama

Pirates Love Underpants Sensory Bin - Adventures of Adam

Free Pirate Play Dough Mats Numbers 1-10 - Life Over C's

Pirate Science: Fool’s Gold, Parrots and Shipwrecks! - Share it! Science News

Pirate Colouring Pages - In The Playroom

Pirate Books for Kids of All Ages - Superheroes and Teacups

Treasure Chest Craft - Messy Little Monster

How Did Pirates Navigate? How to Read a Map - Schooling a Monkey

Pirate Sensory Bin - Life with Moore Babies

Pirate Preschool Printable - Living Life and Learning

How to Make Some Great Pirate Flags - Witty Hoots

Perfect Parrot Masks for Pirate Day Fun - Peakle Pie

Pirate Perler Bead Patterns - Brain Power Boy

Going on a Pirate Treasure Hunt - Play & Learn Everyday

DIY Pirate Ship and Pirate Movie Night -CraftCreateCalm

Pirate Treasure Math Printables - Kidz Activities

Treasure Alphabet Match - The Kindergarten Connection

Make Your Own Pirate Map - My Little Poppies

Treasure Map Grid Activity - My Little Poppies

Make Your Own Map and Treasure Hunt - My Little Poppies

Pirate Puppet Craft -Sugar Aunts

Hidden Treasure Cupcakes - Emmy’s Mummy

Non Scary Pirate Books and Movies - Edventures with Kids

Gold Nuggets - Kelly’s Classroom

Fizzing Pirate Treasure Adventure - Preschool Powol Packets

Create a FLOATING Pirate Ship! - Milk and Cuddles

Head over to Peakle Pie to check out even more pirate fun or add your own to the linky party!