Originally Posted by twinmama:
Originalkat - what do you use for sensory tubes? I have used my sand/water table before but then I lose that as a popular outdoor activity. Do you have the tubes inside or outside? I love the idea and when I worked at my preschool we had sensory tubes but they would get the stuff everywhere 9 times out of 10. I'm also starting Funshine too and I like their sensory tube ideas. 
I have a very tight preschool space so at this point I do not have a sensory table inside at this point. I use clear Sterilite containers on a low table. I usually put a towel on the table to catch some of the mess. But the kids know they have to keep the contents in the container or they have to leave the table. Sometimes I take it outside onto the picnic table as well. When we get our outside area redone I plan on getting some good sized sensory tables to keep outside. Here is a picture of what I use for indoor sensory.
