Sunflower Fields Sensory Filler | Fall Sensory Bin | Handpainted Sunflower Pasta

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Bring the beauty of a late summer sunflower field to sensory play with Sunflower Fields, a handcrafted sensory filler mix inspired by golden blooms, country roads, and warm sunshine. Featuring a soft orzo pasta base, real popcorn kernels representing sunflower seeds, tiny green leaves, and beautifully hand-painted sunflower orecchiette pasta, this mix is full of rich textures and natural colours that invite hours of open-ended exploration.

Perfect for scooping, pouring, sorting, and imaginative small-world play, Sunflower Fields encourages creativity while supporting fine motor skills, sensory development, and early learning.

What’s Included:

• Handcrafted orzo pasta base
• Popcorn kernels (sunflower seeds)
• Tiny green leaves
• Hand-painted sunflower orecchiette pasta
• A warm palette of golden yellows, earthy browns, soft greens, and natural cream tones

Available Sizes:

• 1 Cup – Great for mini sensory bins or travel play.
• 3 Cups – Fills one IKEA TROFAST small bin.
• 5 Cups – Fills one large IKEA TROFAST bin.

Inspired by endless fields of blooming sunflowers and the golden days of harvest season, Sunflower Fields brings the warmth and beauty of nature into every sensory play invitation.

Note: Trays, loose parts, charms, scoops, and other accessories shown are not included unless specifically stated.

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Our sensory filler mixes are handmade using a combination of dry materials such as pasta, rice, beans, chickpeas, pearl couscous, and/or popcorn kernels. Materials may be coloured using AP-approved acrylic paints and/or food colouring, depending on the mix.

Because each mix is handmade in small batches, slight variations in colour, size, shape, and quantity may occur. These are normal characteristics of handmade sensory play materials and make each mix unique.

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Benefits:

• Encourages imagination and storytelling
• Supports fine motor skills
• Promotes sensory exploration
• Encourages open-ended, screen-free play
• Supports sorting, scooping, pouring, and transferring skills
• Encourages counting and early mathematical learning

Perfect For:

• Sensory bins and loose parts play
• Themed invitations to play
• Small world play
• Scooping, pouring, and transferring activities
• Sorting, counting, and early math activities
• Open-ended imaginative play
• Homeschool and classroom learning

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Ways to Play:

Pour your sensory filler into a tray or sensory bin and add loose parts, charms, scoops, tongs, cups, or other accessories to create an open-ended invitation to play. Encourage little ones to scoop, pour, sort, count, transfer, and create their own imaginative play scenes.

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Age Recommendation:

Recommended for ages 3+.

• Small parts may present a choking hazard.
• For sensory play only; not intended for eating, mouthing, or chewing.
• Adult supervision is recommended during play.

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Cleaning & Storage:

• Sensory fillers are intended for dry sensory play.
• Keep filler dry and away from water and other liquids.
• Do not wash or soak sensory fillers.
• If filler becomes wet or damp, discard and replace as needed.
• Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container when not in use.
• Keep away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight to help maintain colour and quality.

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Materials:

Depending on the mix, sensory fillers may contain:

• Dry pasta
• Rice
• Beans
• Chickpeas
• Pearl couscous
• Popcorn kernels
• AP-approved acrylic paint and/or food colouring

Individual mixes may contain only some of these materials. Please refer to the product description for the specific ingredients included in each mix.

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