Here’s what you’ll need:

• A bin (any size or type works!)

• Pom poms in Halloween colors

• Plastic eyeballs

• Spooky toys or small Halloween figurines

• Pipe cleaners

• Tongs or a scoop

• Stir spoon

• Mini cauldron (Dollar Tree)

• Mini pumpkin bucket

• Small trinkets or toys (I used a light-up coffin from Michael’s!)

Once you’ve gathered everything, spread out your supplies and let your kids help fill the bin. Part of the fun is in the process—choosing what goes where, sorting by color or texture, and layering everything to make it feel like a little Halloween treasure hunt.

I like to take the pipe cleaners and wrap them around a pencil or my fingers to create fun, bouncy spirals that add a playful touch. Kids love stretching and twisting them—it’s great for fine motor skills too!

This sensory bin isn’t taste-safe, so it’s best for kids who are past the “everything goes in the mouth” phase. If your child is still exploring that way, try using larger, non-chokable items or edible options like cooked spaghetti (dyed orange and black) or cereal pieces for a similar effect.

Once it’s built, give your little one a pair of tongs or a spoon and let them explore! They can scoop, pour, sort, and dig through the textures and surprises. It’s a great independent play activity and can easily be reset for another day of spooky fun.

You can also theme it however you want—swap the Halloween trinkets for snowflakes and bells in winter, or bunnies and eggs in the spring. It’s a simple setup that can grow with your kids and their interests.

Halloween can feel like a whirlwind of costumes and candy, but this little project is a fun way to slow down and enjoy the season together—just you, your kids, and a bucket full of spooky surprises.

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