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Homemade Halloween Slime Recipes: 4 Homemade Slime Recipes

There is nothing better than homemade slime. It's soft and squishy and stretchy and you get to pick the colors, the texture and the glitter!! If you are thinking of trying a spooky sensory slime recipe this Halloween, you are in luck! Here are our four favorites, they never disappoint! Head to our Instagram page to see more ways to learn & play at home or in the classroom! We love to see you play & share the joy of hands-on crafts & activities at home. Be sure to tag @aplayf

Oct 17

How to Dye Rice for a Halloween Sensory Bin

A little rice, a little color, and a whole lot of scoop-and-pour fun! If you’re looking for an easy Halloween sensory play idea, dyed rice is a great place to start. You only need three ingredients to turn plain white rice into a colorful dry sensory base. Add a few cups and spoons, and you have an invitation to play that you can bring out again and again. For this Halloween mix, we’re making purple, black, orange, and green sensory rice using white vinegar and food coloring.

Oct 5

DIY Halloween Lava Lamps: A Fun Halloween STEM Activity for Kids

If you’re looking for a Halloween activity that is easy to set up, fun to watch, and actually teaches kids something, these DIY Halloween lava lamps are it! They are colorful, bubbly, a little bit spooky, and they give kids the opportunity to explore some really cool STEM concepts using materials you probably already have at home. It looks like play, but there is so much learning happening here. Kids are predicting what will happen, observing changes, asking questions, experi

Sep 26

Halloween Calm Down Bottles Tutorial

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make calm down bottles and the benefits of using them at home. Head to our Instagram page to see more ways to practice self-regulation strategies at home or in the classroom! We love to see you play & share the joy of hands-on crafts & activities at home. Be sure to tag @aplayfilledlife on Instagram or Facebook if you try any of our ideas!! XO Gina What is a Calm Down Bottle? A calm down bottle is my favorite tool to keep in my t

Oct 20, 2025

FIVE Craft and Sensory Stations for a Halloween-themed Party

In this BLOG post I will teach you five fun and engaging sensory stations that you can do for a Halloween-themed party. If you are hosting a playdate, a class party or just looking for a few new ideas, this blog post is for you! The activities are fun, engaging and lend themselves perfectly to the Halloween season. They will keep kids creating, crafting and collaborating! But first, how cute is this sign that my daughters and I made?! We used butcher paper and acrylic paint

Oct 13, 2025

Sparkly Spider Soup: A Taste-Safe Potion Play for Halloween

In this BLOG post I will teach you the magical ingredient to make taste-safe sparkly potion! Halloween is the perfect time to stir up...

Oct 9, 2025

Fizzy Pumpkins: A STEM-Powered Halloween Sensory Activity for Kids

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make these fun and festive fizzy pumpkins! Halloween is the perfect time to mix a little science with your seasonal fun and fizzy pumpkins are a fantastic way to do just that! This simple, hands-on STEM activity combines chemistry, creativity, and a dash of spooky excitement to engage kids (and curious adults) in learning through play. What Are Fizzy Pumpkins? Fizzy pumpkins are mini science experiments that use a chemical reaction be

Oct 7, 2025

Halloween-Themed Ice Cream Play Dough Tutorial

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make Cloud Dough (pretend ice cream), storage tips and the benefits of sensory play. Cloud...

Oct 4, 2025

The Ultimate Guide of Halloween Sensory Play

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to incorporate sensory play, crafts. motor activities and more into your home, classroom or therapy space this Halloween season! Frozen Treasures: Materials: Ice cube tray or bowl Googly eyes Sensory tray or bowl Tools to rescue the objects Step 1: grab a plastic or metal bowl, an ice cube tray, a silicone ice cube mold or a cake/baking pan. Step 2: Add in your favorite googly eyes & add water. Food coloring is optional, a few drops go a

Oct 28, 2024