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Halloween Sensory Writing Tray

September 27, 2017 • 2 Comments

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A Halloween sensory activity for kids to work on reading and writing sight words. Includes free printable word cards based on the kindergarten Dolch word list.

Ghosts, goblins, goo, and guts… Are you ready for all things Halloween? This Halloween sensory writing tray is a great tool to use for kids who need to work on reading and writing sight words.

A Halloween sensory activity for kids to work on reading and writing sight words. Includes free printable word cards based on the kindergarten Dolch word list.

Sensory Writing Tray

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Setting Up the Experience

Materials Needed:

  • shallow tray
  • orange Jello
  • an alien or witch’s plastic finger (look in the Halloween section of stores)
  • a black cauldron (aka a black plastic pot)
  • 2 pieces of black construction paper
  • word cards (see free printable download below)
  1. Line the tray with black construction paper.  It’s helpful to tape the paper to the tray.
  2. Pour the orange Jello onto the tray and smooth or shake the tray slightly.
  3. Place the witch/alien finger next to the tray.
  4. Print and cut the word cards.  Place the cards in the cauldron near the tray.

A Halloween sensory tray makes a great kindergarten center activity.

Using the Sensory Writing Tray

It’s time to read and write.  Have a child place the witch/alien finger on their own pointer finger.  Select a word from the cauldron, read, and then write in the sensory tray.  Shake the tray gently and repeat.

See the writing tray in action in the video below.

Differentiating for ALL Learners

-Use blank index cards and make your own word set based on student needs.

-For students working on letter recognition, use letters of the alphabet for their practice.

-Pre-writing students could practice making lines and squiggles.

Get the Downloadable Word Cards

kindergarten dolch word cards with a Halloween theme

Grab your set of kindergarten Dolch word cards to use with your Halloween sensory tray.   Just click the purple button below.

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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  1. Valerie Villagran says

    October 4, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Good morning. I have been trying to get this printable and when I click on the link nothing happens. i have tried multiple times. Please help.

    Reply
    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      October 4, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      Hi Valerie, I just sent you an email to help. Best, Jodie

      Reply

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