Looking for some spooky fine motor activities to do with your class? This Halloween Writing Tray is so easy to set up and perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten.
Whether you want to practice correct letter formation or just want a different way for toddlers to explore mark making, this is the perfect way for kids to learn through play.
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Halloween Fine Motor Activities
There are so many fun fine motor ideas you can try this Halloween. Some of my favorite Halloween play ideas include this Spider Web Fine Motor Activity, where you have to rescue the toys tangled up in the spiderweb.
Or you can try this Shape Match Spider. This paper plate spider is great for math centers where you are trying to encourage shape recognition and matching.
If spiders aren’t your thing, then try the Mummy fine motor activity. Where you have to wrap and unwrap a cardboard mummy in its bandages.
For more ideas, read 20 Halloween Fine Motor Activities for Kids
Materials Needed
- ½ – 1 pounds of Salt
- Purple (or red and blue) food coloring. (About 20 drops)
- 1 – 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- Large tray for plastic container.
- A ziplock bag
- Skeleton hand props
How to make a Halloween Writing Tray
Step 1: Place the food coloring, vinegar, and salt into the ziplock bag
The vinegar is used to help the color set. Without it, the food coloring will stain the fingers and clothes of the kids while they play.
Related: Feed the Ghost Fine Motor Activity – Happy Toddler Playtime
2. Close the bag and mix all the ingredients together until all of the salt has turned purple.
If the color isn’t as vivid as you would like, add more food coloring. You can add as much food coloring until you get the color that you want.
3. Let the salt dry.
The amount of time it takes to dry will depend on the weather. If you live somewhere warm, overnight should be fine. However, if you live somewhere cold, give yourself a few days to let the salt dry properly.
Related: The Ultimate List of Fine Motor Activities for Kids
4. Pour the dried salt into a large tray, give it a gentle shake until the entire tray is covered.
5. Place the skeleton hands and any other spooky props into the tray.
I used the skeleton hands to draw in this activity. However, you can use whatever you like or even just get the kids to use their fingers.
6. Enjoy learning.
Related: Witchy Fingers – Fun A Day
Are you going to try this Halloween Writing Tray with your kids?
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