The holidays are the perfect time to bring out festive sensory play setups that spark creativity and hands-on fun! Our Red, White, and Green Hot Cocoa Stand Sensory Play Setup is ideal for little ones to explore textures, colors, and imaginative play. This holiday-themed activity features three sensory bins, a printable decor kit, and endless opportunities for festive fun.
The Setup: Festive Cocoa Stand Decor
To bring the hot cocoa stand to life, we created a whimsical setup complete with:
A banner to hang above your station.
A matching flag for added flair.
A cute awning to tie in the cocoa shop vibes.
Holiday cutouts like candy canes, snowflakes, and mugs of cocoa to complete the theme.
This printable kit makes decorating easy and keeps everything coordinated in a red, white, and green palette.
Sensory Bins
Each bin in this setup offers a different sensory experience:
Bin 1: Festive Play-Doh Creations
Play-Doh in chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint scents by @CuriousWren makes this bin a hit! Kids can roll, mold, and create their own festive cocoa cups or sweet treats. Add small cookie cutters or molds for extra fun.
Bin 2: Hot Cocoa Scooping and Pouring
This bin invites kids to pretend they’re cocoa chefs! Fill it with:
Chocolate puff cereal for a textured “hot cocoa” base.
Mini marshmallows for toppings.
Recipe cards from the printable kit to encourage imaginative role play.
Add scoops, small cups, and bowls for pouring and mixing.
Bin 3: Candy Cane Crushing
Let your little ones crush their own “candy cane toppings” in this interactive bin! Supplies include:
Peppermints
Candy canes
Kids can use small mallets or rolling pins to crush them into “sprinkles” for their cocoa stand creations.
Why This Sensory Play Setup Is a Must-Try
Encourages Imagination: Kids can role-play as cocoa stand owners, creating their own drinks and recipes.
Explores Textures and Scents: From scented Play-Doh to crunchy cereal and minty candy canes, this setup engages multiple senses.
Fosters Fine Motor Skills: Scooping, pouring, and crushing all help develop coordination and dexterity.
Holiday Spirit: The bright red, white, and green decor creates a festive atmosphere perfect for the season.
How to Get Started
Setting up your Red, White, and Green Hot Cocoa Stand Sensory Play Setup is easy! Download the printable decor kit from our shop to create your backdrop. Pair it with the sensory bin ideas listed above, and you’re ready for hours of fun!
Tag us in your setups at @GoodnightFox—we’d love to see how your little ones enjoy their holiday sensory play experience!
Looking for more holiday sensory play ideas? Check out our Craft Advent Calendar or Snow Globe Party Favors for more festive inspiration!
