"Keep the 2 Year old Busy" Sensory Box - DIY

My 2 yr old Sophia..is obviously not napping as much as my 9 month old...

and lately i've had a hard time keeping her from waking up her sister when we are playing inside! I had heard about these boxes and seen them on other blogs..

So the other day I put the girls in the car.. 

drove to Walmart/Dollar Store.. 

came home and put together this Sensory Box. 

Sienna fell asleep on the way home...

so as soon as we got back Sophia and I had 

some fun playing in the "sandbox" as she calls it. ;)


SUPPLIES:
Bin - Walmart....$6
Pinto Beans- Walmart & Dollar Store....$1 ($1.20) Per Bag.
Bucket/Shovel - Dollar Store....$1
Measuring Cups - Dollar Store....$1

She was amazeddddd by it. 
And now it's one of her favorite things to 
pull out and play with when Sienna is napping. 
She knows the beans aren't supposed to come outside of the bin..
and it took a few spills before she got it.  
The Box has been a great activity for her to work on quietly 
while I get some stuff done around the house!

So if you are looking for something creative for your little one to

play with while you get stuff done... a Sensory box is a great idea!
Sensory Play has major benefits for your preschooler!
For more info read this post by Amanda Morgan over at www.notjustcute.com
You can fill it with stuff from around the house...or dollar store items like I did!

I fell in love with the idea when I first saw it on Modern Parents Messy Kids.

For more inspiration of what to put in your Sensory Box, 

check out Pink and Green Mama. She has some great themed boxes!

***Make sure you don't have the beans out near babies. 

that's why this is a "sienna is napping" activity!***