Halloween is a wonderful time to delve into “spooky” science with the kids. Below are more than 25 Halloween science and sensory activities to try with the kids this month!
They’re the perfect addition to all of your Halloween activities for preschoolers.
Related: Easy Halloween Activities Using Mini Erasers
Integrating science activities and sensory activities into the preschool classroom (and at home!) can be seriously fun for everyone involved. That, alone, is reason enough to do these activities in my opinion.
On top of that, there is so much learning that takes place exploring science and sensory concepts. Here are just a few of the concepts these Halloween ideas cover:
- Exploring and observing the world using the 5 senses
- Colors and shapes
- Cause and effect
- The scientific method
- Counting
- Fine motor skills
- Language development
- Vocabulary
I’m going to stop there and get down to the awesome Halloween sensory and science activities.
Fun Halloween Science and Sensory Activities for the Kiddos!
So many fun activities for kids to explore this Halloween! Which would your child like to explore first?
Click on the photos below to be taken to each of the activities. Be sure to come back and tell me about your favorites.
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- Bat Sensory Bin | Fun-A-Day
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- Fizzing Eyeballs | B-Inspired Mama
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- Colorful Pumpkin Seed Bottles
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- Skeleton Anatomy | Kids Activities Blog
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- Pumpkin Glitter Jars
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- Pumpkin Sensory Bag | Teaching Mama
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- Pumpkin STEM | Fun-A-Day
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- Surprise Eruptions | Simple Fun for Kids
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- Spider Sensory Bottles
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- Creepy Sensory Play | Little Bins for Little Hands
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- Halloween Sticky Table | Fun-A-Day
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- Monster Jar | Plain Vanilla Mom
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- Easy Halloween Sensory Bins | Fun-A-Day
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- Haunted Sensory Play | Fun-A-Day
Even More Halloween Science and Sensory Ideas
I couldn’t help myself and had to add even more ideas to try with the children for Halloween.
Be sure to click on the pictures to read about each activity.
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- Melting Hands Science | Happy Hooligans
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- Slimy Spaghetti | Hands On As We Grow
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- Halloween Gak | Mess for Less
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- Squishy Pulp Sensory | Housing a Forest
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- Jack-O-Lantern Sensory Bag | Fantastic Fun and Learning
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- Pumpkin Heads | Teach Preschool
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- Pumpkin Spice Rice | Learn Play Imagine
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- Halloween “Snakes” | Fun at Home with Kids
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- Creepy Density Science | Science Sparks
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- October Sensory Tub | Counting Coconuts
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- Pumpkin Sink and Float | Preschool Powol Packets
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- Halloween Sensory Bin | Kids Play Box
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- Popping Pumpkins | Growing a Jeweled Rose
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- Monster Tea Party | Science Sparks
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- Wizard’s Brew | Octavia and Vicky
Which of these Halloween science and sensory activities would your kids enjoy the most? Be sure to check out my Halloween Pinterest board for even more ideas.
Just a Few More Halloween Ideas
Apparently, I can’t resist talking about a Halloween. So here are a couple more ideas to check out (beyond the fun Halloween science ideas and such above).
You’d think Halloween was my favorite holiday, but it actually isn’t. But there’s just something about how the children get super excited about it that is contagious.
It affects me every year, and I end up getting almost as excited as they do!
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- Pumpkin Geoboard
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- Jack-O-Lantern Sun Catchers
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- Simple Bat Craft
Thanks so much for featuring our Halloween Static Electric Game! And for hosting each week, I just love linking up here and seeing all the awesome ideas shared!