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    Home » Fall Recipes and Activities

    Fall Sensory Activities

    Modified: Nov 14, 2025 · Published: Aug 30, 2017 by Vicky · Leave a Comment · Post contains affiliate links

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    If you kids love getting messy then they will love these Fall Sensory Activities. I think Fall might be my favorite season. I just love the crisp, cooler air, and scents and smells of the season. Sensory activities perfect for little ones since it stimulates their senses and engages their curiosity. Please make sure to supervise children and hold off on these fall sensory activities if your child is still putting things in their mouth.

    These Fall Sensory Activities will keep little ones busy this season. So many hands on ways to have Fall fun!

    Fall Sensory Activities

    Scented Shaving Cream Pumpkin Pie from Mess for Less - this sensory activity allows kids to create a play pumpkin pie using sand and shaving cream.

    Fall Sensory Bin and Learning Activities from Fantastic Fun & Learning - This great fall sensory bin can be used in multiple ways to expand the fall fun even longer! 

    Fall Sensory Table from Happy Hooligans - If you are looking for a sensory experience that includes fine motor skill development and sharpening, a table like this one is the perfect solution! 

    Wet and Dry Fall Sensory Table from Simple Fun for Kids - Sometimes water tables sit unused all fall and winter, but with these creative ideas to turn your summer water table into a wet/dry fall sensory table, it can be used for more than just cooling off on hot summer days! 

    Oatmeal Apple Sensory Play from Pre-K Pages - The smells of fall and autumn are marvelous and this sensory bin includes two of the scents associated with this time of year: apple and cinnamon! 

    Halloween Gak from Mess for Less - This gak is super fun and easy to make. Add some googly eyes and pipe cleaners to create pumpkins.

    Green Apple Scented Play Dough Recipe from Life Over C's - Parents and children will enjoy this play dough recipe because of its strong, fragrant apple smell and the simple ingredients! 

    Sensory Shaving Cream Fall Art from Living Life and Learning - This sensory art experience will be an activity that your children will want to try over and over again. Part of the fun is watching the colors mix together and tint the shaving cream all the colors of fall! 

    Scarecrow Sensory Bin from Pre-K Pages - Scarecrows and fall just go together hand-in-hand and your little ones will love this scarecrow themed bin! 

    Fall Sensory Bin from 3 Dinosaurs - What a fun sensory bin that includes items that can be used to create crafts for the fall season.

    Acorn and Leaves Fall Sensory Bin from Stir the Wonder - This sensory bin can be easily put together and will strengthen fine motor skills as well as sorting skills. The fall themed pieces can be picked up from any store and changed out as you go through the season. 

    Pumpkin Washing Sensory Bin Activity from Where Imagination Grows - Making a pumpkin washing station is a little different approach to a sensory bin, but no less fun! Wash pumpkins, gourds and any other fall vegetables and fruits that you want to add in.

    Fall Slime Recipe-Easy Sensory Play from Little Bins for Little Hands - Nothing says sensory play like slime! This simple and safe slime recipe will provide hours of fun!  

    How to Make a Sensory Bin for Multiple Age Children from The Educators' Spin on It - This post has good ideas for a fall sensory bin but it also has some really great and helpful ideas for how to make any sensory bin good for all ages of kids.

    Leaf Sensory Tub from Teaching Mama- Leaves are the heart of fall and this leaf themed sensory tub will be the heart of your child's play during this season! 

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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