Looking for fun sensory activity ideas? Check out this list of 15 EASY Fall Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers! There's a nice variety of sensory activities here that are perfect to set up for your little ones once Fall starts and the weather starts cooling down (or heating up, if you're in the Southern hemisphere!).
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Fall sensory activities
Sensory activities are great for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers year-round. But something about Summer ending and Fall starting makes me want to do more activities indoors. Here's a list of 15 activities to do with your little ones in the Fall. These activities will expose your kids to new textures, smells, sounds, and learning opportunities.
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One thing I feel like I did not do enough with my son when he was a baby and toddler was sensory activities. I only learned about the benefits of sensory play once my son started having trouble with picky eating.
So once I realized that I should be doing sensory activities with him regularly, I came up with a list of sensory activities and I am always adding more to me to-do list. So here are some seasonal ones to try!
These are great to do with your kids as a special 1-on-1 activity, great ideas for daycare and preschool, and also great for you to set up if you have kids coming over for a play date.
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Easy Fall Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Slime might be every parent's worst nightmare, but it's such a great material for sensory play! This blog post will show you how to make your own Fall slime!
Sponge painting is one of the easiest sensory activities to set up for kids! This can be done by kids as young as 18 months! And if you like the idea of sponge painting, check out this other sponge painting activity for Valentine’s Day.
Make a leaf wreath with your little ones from a paper plate and some gorgeous Fall leaves. If you live in an area where the leaves change colors, go outside and collect some pretty leaves. If not, then simply print out the PDF with the colorful leaves, cut them out, and let your kiddo glue them on!
This blog post has 15 Thanksgiving activities for preschoolers, so go check them out!
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Playing with sticky donuts and icing is a great way to get those hands messy in a fun and tasty way! Save this sensory activity for just before Halloween. And if you’re looking for more Halloween treats to make with young kids, try this Monster Popcorn!
Make a Fall sensory bin for your little one! Such a great activity for a rainy Fall day.
If you're worried about your kids putting stuff in their mouth, make edible pumpkin slime. It's a great sensory activity because it affects 2 senses: touch and smell!
Practice writing and get your sensory activity in with this great Autumn Salt Tray! I love how she colored the salt. I also recommend adding a little bit of ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice to get the sense of smell involved, too!
Want a sensory activity that’s free, eco-friendly, and possibly even helpful?? Make “glitter” for arts projects from Autumn leaves! Let your kid gather some leaves while you do the yardwork (or try to), and then work together to turn them into glitter!
These easy 2-ingredient muffins (YES, TWO INGREDIENTS!) are great for toddlers and preschoolers to mix together and spoon into the muffin cups. It’s OK if they don’t turn out perfectly shaped, let them get messy and have fun with it! That’s the whole point of sensory play!
This is such a great idea, especially if you have picky eaters: let kids “play” with food in a fun, no-pressure environment. I always encourage playing with food on this blog. If your child is old enough, you can explain seasonal veggies and talk about which veggies are planted or harvested in the Fall.
Make this playdough in minutes and fil your home with the wonderful smell of Fall!
Let your little ones collect acorns outside (that’s the sensory part!), then learn the alphabet together! If you're interested in more nature walk ideas, check out this Nature Treasure Hunt!
Here’s an activity that gets a little messy, but isn’t that the whole point of sensory play? 🙂
This blog post has several ideas for hot chocolate sensory bins—both went and dry bins! Great for Fall when the weather is cooling down. Don’t drink these, but treat your kiddo to some hot chocolate after playing!
Here’s another way to make a Fall sensory bin, with more ideas for what to add to the bin! Hit up the dollar store (or ask for items in a local “Buy Nothing” group) and see what you come up with!
What's next: activities for the next season
- 25 Ways to Give as a Family (Even with Little Kids!)
- Winter Clothes Coloring Pages (Free Printable!)
- DIY Pom Pom Ornament Sensory Activity
- Printable Sensory Activity for Toddlers
- Printable Christmas Activity Sheets
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