When engaging in craft activities, it is important for young children to have adult supervision at ALL times. It is also recommended to use supplies that are suitable for your child’s age. Feel free to modify materials or steps to meet your specific requirements.
As the leaves begin to change and a crispness fills the air, there’s a special kind of magic that settles in, making it the perfect season to cozy up with a good book. But what if you could make story time even more captivating for your little ones? Imagine bringing their favorite tales to life with the rich textures, scents, and colors of autumn. This post is all about combining the joy of reading with hands-on discovery through delightful fall sensory bin ideas for story time fun.
Sensory bins are more than just a playful activity; they are powerful tools for early childhood development. They encourage creativity, build crucial fine motor skills, and help children explore storytelling in a tangible way. By engaging their senses, you can deepen their comprehension and make reading an unforgettable interactive adventure.
Get ready to transform your story sessions into vibrant, multi-sensory experiences that will have your kids excited to turn the next page. Let’s dive into some simple and enchanting ideas to get you started!
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USE TRANSCULENT TILES TO MAKE JACK-O-LANTERN FACES ON FOAM PUMPKIN SHAPES
FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS – USE FOAM PUMPKIN SHAPES AND JUMBO CRAFT STICKS FOR THE FENCE
GINGERBREAD MEN CUTOUTS ARE NOT JUST FOR HALLOWEEN – USE THEM FOR A HALLOWEEN STORY BOOK
CREEPY CARROTS STORY TIME TABLE – USE TOY CARROTS FROM EASTER
PUMPKIN PATCH – BEANS, FAKE PUMPKINS AND ACCESSORIES FROM HOBBY LOBBY
HALLOWEEN AT THE ORCHARD – USE CRINKLE PAPER AND FARM TOYS
CHICKA CHICKA TRICKA TREAT STORY TIME TABLE – USE WOOD GHOST SHAPES FROM MICHAEL’S
FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS – I GOT THESE FELT PUMPKINS FROM TARGET
HUNGRY CATERPILLAR FALL SENSORY BIN – USE POM POMS AND FOAM CUTOUTS
FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS – USE FOAM PUMPKIN SHAPES AND JUMBO CRAFT STICKS
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE PLAY – USE CRINKLE PAPER & POM POMS
HALLOWEEN PETE THE CAT PLAY IDEA – USE KINETIC SAND & VARIOUS HALLOWEEN ITEMS
FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS – THE WOOD SHAPED PUMPKINS ARE FROM MICHAEL’S
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TREE – USE CRAFT FOAM GHOST SHAPES FROM MICHAEL’S
APPLE PIE PLAY BIN IDEA – USE CRAFT FELT AND FAKE APPLES
LEAF MAN PLAY – USE DECORATE LEAVES AND PIPE CLEANERS TO BUILD HIM
LEAF THIEF PLAY – USE DECORATIVE LEAVES AND SUNFLOWERS
HAUNTED CAULDRON PLAY – USE KINETIC SAND & PLASTIC FROGS
LEAF THIEF PLAY- USE DECORATIVE LEAVES AND FAKE SUNFLOWERS
HALLOWEEN AT THE ORCHARD – USE FARM TOYS, BLACK BEANS AND DECORATIVE FLOWERS
CREEPY CARROTS – USE THOSE PLASTIC CARROTS EGGS FROM HALLOWEEN FOR THIS SPOOKY IDEA!
ICED PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE PLAY – USE CRINKLE PAPER, FAUX PUMPKINS AND PLASTIC ICE CUBES
PUZZLE FUN – THROW THE PUZZLE PIECES IN A CONTAINER FULL OF CRINKLE PAPER AND HAVE KIDS “SEARCH” FOR THEM
HAUNTED GHOST SMORES – USE LARGE POM POMS THAT ARE DECORATED TO LOOK LIKE GHOSTS
YARN AND CRAFT FELT PUMPKIN PIE CRAFT IDEA
USE JUMBO POPSICLE STICKS, PLASTIC SPIDERS AND CAULDRON CONTAINERS TO BUILD “WEBS”
FIVE BLACK CATS STORY TIME TABLE – USE FOAM SHAPES AND CRAFT STICKS
FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS PLAY – USE CIRCULAR WOOD SLICES FOR THE PUMPKINS
HALLOWEEN PETE THE CAT PLAY – USE KINETIC SAND AND TOYS
MONSTER PUZZLE PIECE ACTIVITY – HAVE EACH FAMILY MEMBER DECORATE A FEW PIECES TO MAKE A FULL SET
PUMPKIN PATCH STAMPING ACTIVITY – USE A COOKIE CUTTER AND KINETIC SAND
HALLOWEEN SNOWMAN STORY TIME TABLE IDEA – USE COTTON BALLS AND CRINKLE PAPER FOR THE SNOW
LET’S BUILD A RAINBOW AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH – USE LONG STRANDS OF CRAFT RIBBON
HALLOWEEN CAULDRON PLAY – USE KINETIC SAND AND A LARGE CAULDRON
THERE WAS A LADY WHO SWALLOWED A GHOST PLAY TABLE
BLACK CAT HALLOWEEN STORY TIME PLAY TABLE IDEA
PUMPKIN PATCH FARM STORY TIME PLAY TABLE IDEA
HAUNTED HOUSE STORY TIME IDEA – USE FELT GHOST SHAPES AND WOOD CUTOUTS FROM DOLLAR TREE
FIVE PUMPKINS PLAY IDEA – USE FELT PUMPKIN SHAPES AND CRAFT STICKS
HAUNTED ICE CREAM PARLOR PLAY IDEA
BURLAP FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS BAG PLAY IDEA
POM POM WITCH CAULDRON SENSORY BIN IDEA
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN COFFEE BAR PLAY TABLE IDEA
SNOWMAN AT NIGHT – HALLOWEEN STORY TIME PLAY IDEA
SPOOKY WITCHES BREW PLAY IDEA – JUST ADD CUPS AND POM POMS
HALLOWEEN SMORES PLAY – ADD HALLOWEEN TRINKETS
HALLOWEEN FELT & POM POM TACOS – ADD SPIDERS, BATS AND SNAKES
SNOWMEN ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT PLAY TABLE IDEA
CHICKA CHICKA TRICKA TREAT PLAY IDEA – BRANCHES ARE FROM HOBBY LOBBY
BURLAPS BAGS THAT LOOK LIKE JACK-O-LANTERN PUMPKINS
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN COFFEE BAR – ADD HALLOWEEN TRINKETS AND DECORATIVE CUPS
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN PIE – ALL YOU NEED IS POM POMS AND TRINKETS
HALLOWEEN POPCORN BAR – POM POMS AND HALLOWEEN TRINKETS
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN PIE – ALL YOU NEED IS POM POMS AND TRINKETS
HALLOWEEN ICE CREAM PLAY – BUNCH UP TISSUE PAPER INTO BALLS AND ADD TRINKETS
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COUNTING TEN GHOST PLAY IDEA – GRAB THE COUNTER VIA OUR AFFILATE LINK
RESCUE THE SPIDERS – USE PAINTER’S TAPE FOR THE WEB
ACORN MATCHING GAME – GRAB THE PLAY SET VIA OUR AFFILIATE LINK
USE MAGNETIC TILES TO “BUILD” A TURKEY ON A LARGE TABLE
HAUNTED CAULDRON PLAY – USE POM POMS AND PLASTIC TRINKETS
FIVE MONKEYS SITTING IN A TREE PLAY IDEA
HAUNTED GINGERBREAD MONSTER – USE KINETIC SAND AND TRINKETS
HAUNTED GINGERBREAD MONSTER COOKIES – USE BROWN PLAYDOUGH
HAUNTED HOUSE ACTIVITY – USE MAGNETIC TILES
