Halloween Sensory Bottle

Inside: A not-so-spooky but very ghoulish Halloween sensory bottle that is sure to entertain your pint-sized ghosts!

Add a little spooky to your sensory activities with this fun twist on a sensory bottle! Okay, maybe it’s not-too-spooky but this sensory bottle does include a super ghoulish Halloween twist, and there is no denying that it’s really cool to watch the sequins and fun Halloween confetti swirl and fall.

Halloween Sensory Bottle

We have made so many different types of sensory bottles over the years – including our super popular, slow motion calm down bottle, our magical glow-in-the-dark sensory bottle and our…wait for it… scented sensory bottle that actually smells! They are all such fun bottles to explore, really pushing the boundaries of sensory bottle science to expand upon the discovery opportunities for young children.

How to Make a Halloween Sensory Bottle

Be sure to get the kids involved in making your own Halloween sensory bottle, testing the ratio of glue to warm water and the effect this has on the falling rate of the objects within the bottle is a great, spontaneous science lesson! Here’s how to get started…

You will need;

How to make a halloween sensory bottle

To make;

1. Pour one bottle of glue into the plastic bottle.

2. Fill the empty glue bottle about half full with warm water (about ¼ cup) and seal. Shake well to combine the remaining glue with the water. Pour into the plastic bottle, seal and shake or stir to combine.

3. If you are adding glitter or toys, add part of the glitter and toys into the glue mixture.

4. Seal the bottle and shake well to test the movement of the objects in the water-glue mixture. If the glitter or confetti does not move easily, add a little more warm water. If the glitter or confetti moves too quickly, add additional glue. Continuing adding glue and warm water in small quantities until you achieve your desired effect with the glitter and sequins.

Like all sensory play, sensory bottles promote a sense of wonder and inquiry as children use their senses to explore and discover. Have your child observe and describe what happens as you experiment with the quantities of water and glue.

Once completed, you can also ask your child to describe the weight of the bottle. The bottle is quite heavy so have your child shake it or carry it around to sneak a little heavy sensory work in.

5. When the contents of the bottle move according to your preference, seal the bottle and glue the lid closed to avoid spills.

6. If desired, cover the bottle lid with purple or orange duct tape or additional decorations.

Halloween sensory bottle

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