Our new unit is studying caterpillars and butterflies. I put this sensory bin together using mostly items from the dollar store. I made the caterpillars by gluing 5 pompoms together. I bought 2 bags of pompoms (one bright and one pastel) but one bag has enough to make 16 caterpillars. I also cut up a 5yd spool of ribbon into one yard increments for making chrysalises.
Contents:
- 2 bags shredded green paper grass ($1 each)
- 1 9×12 sheet green felt, cut into leaves ($0.30)
- 1 bag pompoms ($1)
- 1 pkg butterflies ($1)
- 1 5yd spool white ribbon ($1)
- 2 play silks, about 8″ square
Total cost $5.30
If you don’t have play silks, you could substitute handkerchiefs or washcloths. Younger children may find gauze easier to wrap around the caterpillars than ribbon, likewise older children may prefer yarn. This bin was created for 2.5 to 4.5-year-olds. Can’t wait for the big unveil this morning 
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