36 Easy Halloween Sensory Activities for Kids

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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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Are you going to try any of these Halloween Sensory Activities with your kids?
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