Haunted Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin
Make a spooky haunted pumpkin patch sensory bin! This fun Halloween sensory activity is perfect for hands-on exploration and imaginative play.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Category: DIY, Halloween, Sensory Activities
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Dried black beans
- White construction paper
- Black marker
- Small pumpkins
- Artificial or real vines
- Sensory bin or shallow container
- Small scoop
Instructions
- Add the black beans: Pour black beans into the sensory bin and spread them into an even layer.
- Make the ghosts: Cut ghost shapes from white construction paper. Draw faces on the ghosts with a black marker.
- Create the pumpkin patch: Arrange the small pumpkins throughout the black beans.
- Add the vines: Tuck vines into the bin and weave them around the pumpkins and ghosts to create a haunted pumpkin patch.
- Add the scoop: Place a small scoop in the bin so children can scoop, pour, and move the beans around as they explore.
- Let the play begin: Encourage children to search for ghosts, count pumpkins, scoop beans, and rearrange the pumpkin patch to create their own spooky scenes.