Categories Halloween, Sensory Activities
Are you looking for fun and easy Halloween sensory activities? Here are 36 not-so-spooky Halloween sensory ideas that toddlers and preschoolers will love to play with this time of year. So roll up your sleeves and get ready for some fun and inspiring ideas.
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Are your kids excited about the spooky season? If you’re starting to get ready for this October, then start by taking a look at these otherHalloween activities for kids. Or invest in theHalloween Activity Pack, which is filled with educational ideas for young kids.
Halloween Sensory Activities
1. Witches Potion Sensory Bin
Learn how to make green foam for this witches brew sensory bin. This is a fun Halloween play idea for young children who love to play with bubble foam and make their own potions.
2. Jello Eyeballs Sensory Bin
Make an eyeballs sensory bin out of jello and googly eyes. This is a fun way to make a spooky sensory bin that is taste safe for babies and toddlers.
3. Halloween Spaghetti Sensory Bin
Toddlers and preschoolers will have so much fun exploring the plastic spiders and eyeballs in this fun sensory bin. Make Halloween spaghetti and lets your kids have a fun time.
4. Skeleton Sensory Activity
Grab a skeleton prop from the dollar store and make a skeleton themed sensory activity. This is a great way to get kids excited about Halloween or to learn a little bit about their bodies.
5. Halloween Pom Pom Sensory Bin
There are so many different sensory bin ideas you can make with dried black beans. Just add in some Halloween items and pom poms to make the best halloween pom pom sensory bin.
6. Eyeball Soup Sensory Bin
Use googly eyes and green water to make an eyeball soup sensory bin. This is simple fun for young children who love sensory play ideas.
7. Spider Web Sensory Bin
Save some of your cobweb decorations and make this spider web themed sensory bin. This is a fun and easy way for little hands to develop fine motor skills with some halloween fun.
8. Frozen Ghosts Sensory Bin
Make a frozen ghosts sensory activity out of shaving cream. Kids of all ages will have fantastic fun spreading the shaving foam around a plastic bin.
9. Bubble Foam Ghosts Sensory Bin
Learn how to make ghost foam for this spooky ghost sensory bin. Your kids will get so excited when they see this great activity waiting for them at their sensory table.
10. Jack-o-Lantern Sensory Bag
Halloween sensory activities don’t have to only be about messy play. Using a zip lock bag is the perfect way to let kids as young as 1 year old engage in sensory play, without all the mess.
This Jack-o-Lantern sensory bag is one of my favorite Halloween activities to do with babies and toddlers.
11. Halloween Water Beads Sensory Play
Explore the different textures in this water bead based sensory activity this Halloween. Water beads are great sensory bin fillers, all you need are some toy props and you’ll be ready for a fantastic Halloween.
Photo: Learning and Exploring Through Play
12. Halloween Slime
learn how to make some simple Halloween slime for this spooky season. This is great is your have a Halloween party at home or are just looking for some fun ideas to do with your kindergarten students.
Photo: The Best Ideas for Kids
13. Halloween Cloud Dough Sensory Bin
There are so many different great ideas that you can try with cloud dough. Here is a halloween themed cloud dough sensory bin that will also have your young children color matching while they play.
Photo: Simple Fun for Kids
14. Pumpkin Slime
Learn how to make pumpkin slime with real pumpkin guts. This is a fun slime recipe with pumpkin seeds that your kids will absolutely love.
Photo: Little Bins for Little Hands
15. Monster Sensory Tub
Grab some purple water beads and googly eyes and make a monster sensory tub. This activity is the perfect addition to any preschool classroom who is in need of some fun halloween ideas.
Photo: I Can Teach My Child
16. Monster Ice Sensory Activity
There are a surprising number of fun activities you can make using ice. These ice monsters provide fun sensory experiences that young children will love.
It’s also a lot of fun watching them try to grab the slippery ice monsters
Photo: Toddler Approved
17. Spider Slime
Learn how to make spider slime that actually looks like a spider web. This is the perfect activity for kids who are huge fans of slime.
Photo: The Chaos and the Clutter
18. Candy Corn Slime
Candy corn is one of those classic halloween treats that can inspire some awesome Halloween play ideas, just like this candy corn slime. Stretch and mix the different colors together for a fun sensory activity that is loads of fun.
Photo: Messy Little Monster
19. Halloween Jello Sensory Dig
Hide some plastic bugs inside jello and create your own Halloween dig sensory bin. This is great fine motor practice for toddlers and preschoolers who love to dog into a cup of jello.
Photo: Celebrating with Kids
20. Glow In The Dark Sensory Bottle with Spider Rings
How many Halloween sensory activities can you make using spider rings? Here is a glow in the dark sensory bottle that will delight your children when they play with it at night.
Photo: Fun-A-Day
21. Halloween Sensory Bottles
Any preschool teacher will love these halloween themed sensory bottles. With some glitter and googly eyes, you can make any kind of Halloween character that you want.
Photo: Pocket of Preschool
22. Halloween Fizzing Science Sensory Bin
This fizzing sensory bin is both a sensory and a science activity. Use some simple science to make some bubbles with this child safe chemical reaction.
Photo: My Bored Toddler
23. Halloween Sequins Sensory Bottle
The next time you head to the shops and see some Halloween themed table scatter, make sure you grab some. The sequin jack-o-lanterns and bats are fantastic for making glittery halloween sensory bottles.
Photo: Childhood 101
24. Halloween Snakes Sensory Bin
Make a halloween snakes sensory bin and get your kids to practice tying knots and cutting with scissors. This is a super simple sensory activity that babies and toddlers will love.
Photo: Fun at Home with Kids
25. Creepy Crawly Water Beads Sensory Bin
Combine some bugs and water beads in this creepy crawly sensory activity. Make some bug potions in your plastic cauldrons and serve them to your customers.
Photo: Messy Little Monster
26. Eyeball Foam Sensory Bin
Make Halloween fun for preschoolers with this easy eyeball foam sensory bin. Stimulate their senses and keep them entertained with some hands-on fun.
Photo: Days with Grey
27. Halloween Yarn Sensory Bin
Explore the fun of Halloween with a yarn and pom pom sensory bin for your little ones. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to explore their senses and get in the festive spirit.
Photo: My Bored Toddler
28. Jack-o-Lantern Sensory Bin
Let your preschooler explore this Jack-O’-Lantern Sensory Bin this Halloween. Combine black pebbles and jack-o-lantern rock art to create fun sensory activities.
Photo: Inspirational Laboratories
29. Halloween Rice Sensory Bin
This Halloween, keep your busy toddler entertained with a fun and exciting Rice Sensory Bin. With this easy, affordable activity, you can bring the spooky holiday to life in no time.
Photo: Team Cartwright
30. Halloween Sensory Bag
Unlock the fun of Halloween with a special Halloween themed sensory bag. Get creative with different materials to make this spooktacular activity even more exciting.
Photo: Natural Beach Living
31. Halloween Water Sensory Bin
Sometimes the only thing you need to create halloween sensory activities for kids is water and food coloring. Use this colored water sensory bin to make halloween potions with your kids.
Photo: And Next Comes L
32. Spooky Spider Sensory Bottles
Bring some spooky fun to your home this Halloween with a DIY spider sensory bottle. Get creative and create a unique, tactile experience that’s sure to be a hit with your kids.
Photo: Messy Little Monster
33. Glowing Centipede Discovery Bottle
A centipede discovery bottle is an exciting sensory toy that glows in the dark. Perfect for little explorers to ignite their curiosity and exploration.
Photo: Fun at Home with Kids
34. Alphabet Halloween Sensory Bin
Check out this creative alphabet sensory bin for a fun and educational way to learn literacy skills. Perfect for kids of all ages.
Photo: Little Bins for Little Hands
35. Monster Stew
Monster Stew is an interactive, sensory experience for children of all ages. Make a delicious and fun stew with your little ones and let your imaginations run wild.
Photo: No Time for Flashcards
36. Halloween Shaving Cream and Spider Sensory Bin
Experience a unique sensory experience with this shaving cream and spider sensory bin. Perfect for any time of the year, this activity will be sure to keep kids entertained.
Photo: My Bored Toddler
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