Spark creativity and build fine motor skills using themed play dough kits, like these Halloween kits! This invitation to play lends itself to imagination, storytelling, math, and even science... all while building and decorating using the supplies in the kit. You would be amazed by what kids create when they're given a few materials and are encouraged to let their imagination run wild. Play dough kits facilitate learning while keeping those little hands busy for hours! Sensory play at its finest! Just grab the FREE Halloween play dough mats to get started!
Simply fill your Halloween play dough kit with various colors of play dough. My favorites for Halloween are orange, purple and lime green from the Crayola® Dough Tubs Classpack®. For the "Build a Spider" kit, I also included chenille stems, paper straws and googly eyes. Don't forget to include Glitter Halloween Pom-Poms for a little sparkle and extra sensory fun. Just download and print the spider web mats for endless fine motor play!
The items in the "Build a Spider" play dough kit can also be used for the "Build a Monster" kit. You'll want to organize the small materials inside a container or on a tray to make access easier for the kids as they build their monster creations. The best thing about play dough kits is the open-ended play; and when the kiddos are finished playing, they can sort all of the loose parts back into the container. We call that a win-win! Be sure to tuck the monster mats inside the lid!
My favorite of the Halloween play dough kits is this "Witch's Brew" kit. Toss in a variety of mini Halloween erasers, including eyeballs, bats, candy corn and emojis, as well as some jumping spiders, for a frightening yucky treat. Remember to include a plastic witch's cauldron and wooden spoon for mixing the witch's brew.
Grab the cauldron mats to keep those imaginations brewing! Plus, check out our Ghostly Gak Halloween Slime recipe for additional fine motor and sensory play.
For an individual student play dough kit, package everything up in a clear cellophane bag tied with baker's twine. Don't forget to include the spider, monster and witch's brew mats. Include just one mat inside each bag, or place all three mats inside the kit. Not only do these individual Halloween play dough kits make great student gifts, they would also make a fun DIY Halloween party favor. Pair the larger kits with your favorite spider, monster or witch book for an excellent teacher/classroom/birthday gift!
These Halloween play dough kits are sure to be a spooktacular hit!