24 Autumn Sensory Ideas Kids will be Obsessed Over

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The leaves are starting to change colors and the air is getting cooler. Fall is fast approaching and the kids will go crazy over these Fall sensory ideas.

I love Autumn! And a good ol’ fall sensory bin is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to explore.

Don’t get me wrong, Summer is amazing but when I start to feel Fall in the air, I get so excited!

And to top it off there are so many fun and exciting Fall activities that you can do with your kids.

Check out these 22 Autumn activities. Your kids will love them.

However, why not extend your activities with some of these Autumn sensory play ideas.

Yes, I said sensory and with sensory can come the mess.

But rest assured, use these tips to help you get through that mess.

You’ll have lots of Fall Fun with our Thanksgiving crafts for the kids.

Autumn Sensory Ideas for Kids of All Ages

1. Oh, the sweet smell of apple pie! So delicious! This apple pie sensory bin is sure to be a favourite!
2. Pumpkin spiced rice…who would have thought! Check out this super cute Jack-o-latern bin.
3. Slime.. what kid doesn’t love slime! To top it off it’s Apple Slime!
4. Fall leaves and water sensory bin is sure to be a hit! Just a few simple supplies and your ready to go!
5. Have you ever tried making a sensory bottle? Give these Fall Sensory Bottles a try!
6. Soap foam is one of the easiest sensory bin fillers. Give it a try with this simple Fall Leaves Soup!
7. Squish it, squash it, smash it! Fall Gel is definitely going to be a lot of fun!
8. Whip up a batch of fall scented play dough for some ultimate 5 senses fun!
9. Have fun matching colors with this super simple Exploring Fall Colors with Gourds activity!

Spooky Halloween Sensory Ideas for the Kids

With Fall comes Halloween! Spooky and scary fun!

There are actually so many Halloween activities out there that it’s hard to decide what to try.

I’ll give you a head start… check out these cute and simple Halloween Themed activities.

And with Halloween, comes a whole lot more Fall sensory ideas for some added fun!

1. Have some goopy, messy fun with this Halloween themed shaving cream idea!
2. Your kids are going to love this Halloween Snack-tivity. These edible eyeballs are amazing!
3. Slimey, slippery, gooey spaghetti! Can it get any better than that?
4. Build a cool pumpkin patch with some sweet smelling hot cocoa play dough or even some brown sugar!
5. How many eye balls with your monster have when you build with this Monster Slime?
6. These DIY Pumpkin stress balls are so adorable! It’s a relaxing sensory experience for all.
7. Two simple ingredients is all you need to make Oobleck. Ooey, gooey, slippery sensory fun!
8. An edible eye ball sensory bag is sure to heighten your senses!
9. Make some slime in your jack-o-lantern watch it come to life!

Thanksgiving Themed Sensory Ideas

When October and Halloween is over, November is just around the corner and the next Autumn holiday to celebrate is Thanksgiving.

Spending quality time with our families and to being thankful for all we have.

And of course, eating Turkey!

Why not get your kids excited about this holiday through a super engaging Autumn sensory bin or one of these Fall harvest sensory bins.

1. These colorful play dough turkeys are so cute. This activity even works of color matching! So cute.
2. Sensory bags are a great way to avoid a mess! Check out this cute Turkey Sensory Bag!
3. No-cook play dough that is super soft, pliable and easy to make! Add some oats and corn for some more sensory fun.
4. Add some feathers and rice to a bin and you’ve got your own Thanksgiving Turkey Sensory Bin!
5. Cranberries aren’t for everyone but playing with them is! Add some water and cranberries to a bin and your ready to play!
6. Painting without the mess… yes, please! This Turkey Painting Sensory Bag is super cute for kids of all ages.

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So what are you waiting for… the Autumn leaves to fall? Add some Fall sensory play to your activity list!

Your kids will love these Fall sensory ideas!

Senses overload and so much fun for the fall season.

Which Fall theme sensory idea are you going to try first?

What are you most excited about? Share with us.