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A COLOURFUL FALL: 3 SENSORY ACTIVITIES

Sep 14
2 min read

Paige Curcio, Specialized Educator



LEAF IMPRESSIONS


A simple and creative activity that invites the family to explore the beautiful shapes, colours, and textures of the season.


Materials needs:

  • Fallen leaves

  • Paper

  • Crayons (preferably, wax or pencil crayons)


What to do:

Head outside and enjoy finding leaves that catch your eye! Once you’re back inside, place a leaf under a sheet of paper and gently rub the side of a crayon to reveal it’s lovely details. Have fun trying different combinations to create your very own fall artwork.


Targets:

  • Language skills (sharing discoveries, asking questions, describing details) 

  • Fine motor skills (pressing, colouring, tracing)

  • Observation

  • Colour / shape recognition

  • Sensory exploration 

  • Creativity 

  • Outdoor awareness and curiosity




APPLE TASTING


A fun and adventurous way to explore different flavours… while adding a little more fruit to your day.


Materials needs:

  • Apples (3-4 different types)

  • Plate / small bowls


What to do:

Cut the apples into small pieces and take turns trying each type. Encourage your child to explore the different tastes, smells, textures, and colours. Have fun finding your favourite ones and sharing what makes them so special.


Targets:

  • Language skills (describing details, sharing preferences, answering questions)

  • Fine motor skills (grasping, handling small pieces)

  • Observation

  • Colour / shape recognition

  • Sensory exploration (tasting, smelling, touching) 

  • Autonomy development (personal opinion, decision-making) 

  • Social skills (collaborating, sharing, respecting personal space)




SPOOKY HUNT


A playful activity that turns spooky objects into a silly sensory challenge.


Materials needed:

  • Bin / container 

  • Spider web decoration

  • Halloween-themed objects (Dollarama finds work perfectly!)

  • Tweezers / child-safe tongs (optional)


What to do:

Fill a bin with spider web and hide a few Halloween-themed objects inside. Invite your child to discover all the spooky surprises!


Targets:

  • Language skills (naming objects, describing details, answering questions)

  • Fine motor skills (squeezing, pulling, placing)

  • Sensory exploration

  • Hand-eye coordination

  • Concentration

  • Social skills (collaborating, sharing, respecting personal space if done with others)

 
 
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