Halloween Activities for Kids

This jack o lantern water bead sensory bin uses black water beads as a base with hidden foam pieces inside. Kids can dig, find and create pumpkin faces!   The versatility of water beads make them a staple in my house, and my kids love ‘growing’ them, it’s a win-win for everybody. This Jack o

Whip up a batch of shaving cream paint and set up a soapy water bin. Kids can paint and wash their pumpkins over and over again.

This skeleton sand tray puts a spooky and fun twist on a classic kids activity. Plus, print the skeleton bone number cards for number practice in the sand.  We love using sand trays as calming tools in our house. Like sensory bins, they can be easily switched out with minor details to celebrate holidays or

A water bead sensory bin with monster eyeballs! Plus, they glow in the dark. This one is a must do with kids.

Fun orange sparkly slime perfect for Halloween! Kids will love to stretch this slime. Cut some mini pumpkins to use with the halloween slime!

This jack-o-lantern Halloween sensory bag for babies is the perfect way to engage young kids in sensory play for Halloween and the Fall.     Finding fun activities to do with 1 year olds and babies can be tough. I’ve written a lot about activities for babies including sensory and art, because there really are

This witch's brew halloween soap foam is made from warm water, cornstarch, dish soap and food coloring. Add with some mini cauldrons to make witch’s brew.   This witch’s brew halloween soap foam is super simple to make and perfect with some pretend cauldrons for sensory play for all ages. We have made many variations

This Halloween handprint art and footprint art printable template pack makes crafting with little ones so easy! Simply print and paint. This Halloween handprint art and footprint art for toddlers and preschoolers is too cute! What a fun way to engage the senses and make cute keepsake crafts with kids this Fall. We have made

Upcycle your toilet paper rolls by making these adorable Frankensteins.

This is a Halloween craft that toddlers and preschoolers can easily make. Stamp a pumpkin patch with bundled q-tips.

Line art is so much fun for older kids to create. Print the template and get to work, these are beautiful!

A fun no-carve pumpkin painting idea. Kids love to pour paint, so this is an instant winner!

Dye the pumpkin seeds after carving your pumpkin, and use them to make fun mosaics.

This Halloween pool noodle craft turns Dollar Store pool noodles into a spider, a bat, and a jack o’ lantern. A fun Halloween craft for kids! Making seasonal crafts with kids is such a fun way to bond as a family and get into the holiday spirit. While my feelings on play-based learning include child-led,

This printable halloween bunting craft includes 8 pages that kids can color to create their own Halloween decor. Great for the classroom or at home.  This printable Halloween bunting craft is a great boredom buster or after-school activity for big kids, or perfect for toddler quiet time. Kids can color and decorate their bunting to