purposeful play
Halloween Sensory Bin for Kids
simple sensory play
Time for some Halloween Fun! Create a spooky Halloween sensory bin for your kids with orange colored rice, candy corn and googly eyes.
Colored rice is incredibly easy to make and will last for months. See below for the full step by step instructions.
For extra literacy fun, pair the Halloween Sensory Rice Bin with This whimsically spooky Halloween Matching Game Printable!
materials
Uncooked white rice (6 cups)
Vinegar (6 teaspoons)
Food Coloring (orange)
Halloween Pom-Poms (optional)
Googly Eyes (optional)
Candy Corn (optional)
purpose
Builds new brain connections
Increases the child’s ability to absorb what they are learning
Has a calming effect
Helps develop memory skills
Develops fine motor and language skills
Encourages self control
Screen-free learning
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directions
How to Make a Simple
Halloween Sensory Bin for Kids
Add 6 cups of rice to a large Ziploc bag
Add 6 teaspoons of vinegar to the rice
Add several drops of orange food coloring
I also added a few drops of yellow food coloring, after I mixed in the orange food coloring, to give it a candy corn look!
You can also use red and yellow food coloring
Close bag and mix well!
Lay rice on a paper towel lined tray and allow to dry
It can take anywhere from 2-24 hours for the rice to dry
Once the rice is dry add it to a tray
For extra fun, consider adding in other Halloween inspired items such as…
Googly eyes
Pom-poms
Candy Corn
Plastic Spiders
Candy Pumpkins
Place the tray of rice on the floor, on top of a towel or sheet
Add in lots of cups, scoops, pans and anything else you think your child would enjoy
Looking for more fun Halloween activities to do with your kids? Check out this free Make Your Own Jack O’Lantern Printable!
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