16 Of The Best Fall Sensory Activities For Kids
Our favorite fall sensory activities for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids include sensory bins, slimes, playdoughs, STEM activities & more!
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Fall is the perfect time for cozy fun, but it’s also a great opportunity to mix in some hands-on, sensory-rich play! Autumn isn’t just about pumpkin spice and sweaters, it’s a chance to engage their curiosity in ways that feel like pure fun, but sneakily help them develop important skills.
It’s a little messy (okay, maybe a lot!), but that’s where the magic happens! Fall sensory activities are a lifesaver when it comes to keeping kids entertained and focused, whether you’re prepping for a Thanksgiving gathering or just surviving a chilly afternoon.
Let’s ditch the screen time and dive into something a little more hands-on this fall season! You won’t believe how much fun your little pumpkins will have!
Why Fall Sensory Activities Rock
Fall Sensory Activities are more than just fun, they’re a fantastic way to let your kids explore the autumn season in a hands-on, engaging way.
These activities provide a break from the hustle of the season while keeping kids focused, entertained, and learning. The textures, colors, and surprises in each activity stimulate your child’s senses, fostering creativity, fine motor skills, and problem-solving without them even realizing it!
Plus, sensory play is perfect for all ages and easy to set up. Whether it’s squishy slime or fluffy moon sand, these activities give kids a chance to dive into the fall spirit with excitement and imagination. So let the mess happen, watch the magic unfold, and enjoy the smiles!
Exciting Fall Sensory Activities For Kids
Sharing a list of our favorite Fall Sensory Activities for kids. Whether they’re toddlers, preschoolers, or a little older. You can create spooky, silly, and slimy experiences that will make this fall memorable!
Click the title for a link to the full blog post with step-by-step directions, along with helpful tips and tricks!
1. Apple Moon Sand Sensory Bin
This Apple Moon Sand Sensory Bin is a fall sensory favorite that lets kids scoop, mold, and crumble their own apple moon sand. It’s like bringing the apple orchard indoors for hours of tactile fun.
2. Glittery Pumpkin Slime
This Glittery Pumpkin Slime shines with bright orange sparkles and pumpkin confetti and brings all the pumpkin patch vibes to your Fall Sensory Activities. Stretch it, squish it, and watch the glitter swirl. It’s a sparkly, sensory treat for little hands.
3. Erupting Pumpkin Volcano
This Erupting Pumpkin Volcano combines sensory play and science in the most exciting way. Watch the fizz and bubbles burst out of a carved pumpkin for a dramatic effect. It’s one of the most hands-on and explosive Fall Sensory Activities for curious little learners.
4. Apple Pie Sensory Bin
This Apple Pie Sensory Bin using Taste-Safe Chickpea Foam is one of our favorite fall sensory activities for a light, fluffy, and squishy sensory experience. Dyed in cozy autumn colors, the chickpea foam is perfect for scooping, swirling, and squeezing. Add mini apples or fall-themed toys to take this tactile fun to the next level!
5. Fluffy Pumpkin Slime
What’s better than slime? This soft, stretchy Fluffy Pumpkin Slime! It’s a fun twist on classic slime that brings a pumpkin flair to your Fall Sensory Activities. Kids can squeeze, stretch, and pretend it’s gooey pumpkin guts for extra autumn fun.
6. Fall Sensory Bottles
Fall Sensory Bottles are calming, mess-free fall sensory activities that kids can enjoy again and again. Filled with swirling glitter, fall leaves, and floating pom-poms in warm, seasonal tones, these bottles are perfect for little hands to shake and explore while watching the magic of fall come to life.
7. Fall-Themed Sensory Bin
This Fall-Themed Sensory Bin using fall colored rice is a simple yet engaging fall sensory activity that kids will love. With rice dyed in vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows, it’s perfect for scooping, pouring, and hiding fall treasures like fabric leaves, mini pinecones, and fall-themed gems. A crunchy, colorful sensory adventure awaits!
8. Taste-Safe Dirt for Sensory Play
This crumbly, scoopable Taste-Safe Dirt for Sensory Play is perfect for little hands to dig, pour, and explore. It’s made with edible ingredients, making it a safe and fun option for messy fall sensory activities. Great for little explorers who love getting their hands dirty!
9. Taste-Safe Oobleck Sensory Mud
This oozy, gooey Taste-Safe Oobleck Sensory Mud is the ultimate texture experience! A fun mix of science and play, it’s perfect for squishing, scooping, and pretending with dinosaurs or trucks. One of the messiest and best fall sensory activities!
10. Edible Fall Playdough Recipe
This Edible Fall Playdough Recipe and Decorating Fall Leaves Play Tray is a cozy and creative way to enjoy fall sensory activities, especially with younger kids who still love to taste-test everything! Make homemade edible playdough in warm fall colors and set out leaf-shaped cookie cutters, rolling pins, and fun mix-ins like gems, pom-poms, or sprinkles. Kids will love squishing, shaping, and decorating their own autumn-inspired creations!
11. DIY Kinetic Sand Fall Sensory Bin
The DIY Kinetic Sand Fall Sensory Bin is a cozy one of our favorite Fall Sensory Activities featuring homemade kinetic sand in vibrant autumn colors, paired with faux apples, fabric leaves, fall-themed gems, and mini buckets for a fun and relaxing sensory exploration.
12. Fall Leaves & Glitter Slime (No Borax!)
This Fall Leaves & Glitter Slime is a sparkly fall activity featuring autumn leaf confetti and gold glitter mixed into clear slime. Kids will love stretching and squishing this fall-inspired slime for hours of sensory fun.
13. Pumpkin Oobleck
Pumpkin oobleck is messy, squishy, and full of fall-themed fun. Mixing cornstarch and water inside a hollowed-out pumpkin half, along with its seeds, you get a gooey, stretchy, and drippy sensory experience that’s oddly satisfying. This Fall Sensory Activity will delight kids who love messy play.
14. Halloween Peeps Slime
Got leftover Halloween Peeps? Try making them into Halloween Peeps Slime for the ultimate Fall Sensory Activity! Its as fun to make as it is to play with. Made with gooey melted Peeps, this slime is sweet-smelling, stretchy, and so much fun to squish and play with. Plus, it’s totally safe for little ones who love exploring with all their senses.
15. Edible “Mud” Playdough for Sensory Play
Soft, moldable, and taste-safe, this Edible “Mud” Playdough for Sensory Play is perfect for muddy pretend play. Shape it into critters, pies, or anything kids dream up. It’s a fun, hands-on option for fall sensory activities!
16. Taste-Safe Chia Seed Sensory Mud
This gooey, squishy Taste-Safe Chia Seed Sensory Mud is the ultimate hands-on fun! Made with soaked chia seeds, it has a thick, slimy texture that’s perfect for little hands to scoop, squish, and swirl. It’s completely taste-safe, so even the tiniest explorers can play without worry.
You’ll Love These Fall Sensory Activities
And there you have it! Fall sensory activities that go beyond the usual crafts and coloring pages! These activities will keep your little ones entertained, engaged, and learning, all while embracing the cozy spirit of the season.
So, grab your supplies, let the mess happen, and watch the magic unfold. Your little pumpkins will thank you!
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