Free Printable Jack-O-Lantern Barrier Game

This free printable jack-o-lantern barrier game is a perfect way to work on speech therapy and language goals this Halloween.

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Carving pumpkins can be a sensory nightmare for a lot of kids.

But what if you could make a jack-o-lantern that not only avoids the sensory aspect, but also works on speech and language skills?

Well, that's where this free printable jack-o-lantern barrier game comes into play! 

You'll be taking turns, designing a custom jack-o-lantern, and seeing if you can get others to follow your instructions to make the exact same one. Simply mix and match the different eyes, noses, and mouths to create your own fun pumpkin, all while working on a variety of different skills.

What is a Barrier Game?

Barrier games are a way to practice speech and social skills concepts by creating and describing scenes to another player and having them recreate the scene on their own game board. An example of a barrier game that you might be familiar with is Battleship.

We personally use barrier games to work on skills such as:

• Following directions

• Listening skills

• Prepositions (on, under, above, beside, next to, etc.)

• Expressive speech

• Vocabulary

• Turn taking

• Comprehension

But, of course, that's not all! You can use barrier games to practice a wide variety of different speech, language, and social skills. You can learn more about barrier games and their benefits here.

How to Use the Free Pumpkin Themed Barrier Game

To prep this barrier game, you will need at least two players. Simply download, print two copies of both the scene and the items (one copy for each player), cut the individual items, and laminate all pieces for durability (optional).

To play this barrier game, have all players sit at a table and set up a barrier. A file folder or book works great! The goal is to make sure that all players cannot see each other's materials.

Each player takes turns placing an object on the scene and describing to the other player where to place the objects. It's important to give clear and specific directions on where to place the objects.

The objective of the game is to have identical pictures at the end. That is, all players should have matching scenes with the items placed in the same spots for all players.

Download the Free Printable Jack-O-Lantern Barrier Game

This free printable barrier game includes four pages, including detailed instructions on how to play, a landscape or scene, and game pieces.

Keep in mind that you'll want to print two copies of each page and laminate everything for durability before use.

To get your copy of this barrier game, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Barrier Games?

You'll find even more themes in the barrier games bundle!

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Or you can enjoy more seasonal fun with the Fall & Halloween Barrier Games Bundle! This jack-o-lantern barrier game is a free sample/preview from this bundle.

Click here to get your copy of the fall & Halloween barrier games bundle

Free Printable Trick or Treating Communication Boards for Gestalt Language Processors

Free printable Halloween trick or treating communication boards for gestalt language processors and hyperlexic learners.

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Trick or treating can be an overwhelming experience for lots of kids, regardless of neurotype, sensory sensitivities, age, and abilities.

But visual aids and tools can be a great way to support kids who get overwhelmed during Halloween. Especially with our hyperlexic or autistic learners in particular who may be non-speaking, minimally speaking, and/or use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

And that's where these trick or treating communication boards come into play!

The following AAC boards feature a variety of potential Halloween themed gestalts that could be modeled while trick or treating and are an awesome way to give hyperlexic learners and gestalt language processors the language they need to express themselves and communicate their needs.

About the Free Trick or Treating Communication Boards

As mentioned above, this set of communication boards is designed with gestalt language processors and hyperlexic learners in mind and are great for kids of all ages and abilities to use. Below you will find five versions included:

• One with 16 colorful clipart images paired with a written phrase or potential gestalt

• One with 13 colorful clipart images paired with a written phrase or potential gestalt and 3 blank boxes to write and draw your own

• One with 16 blank boxes to write or draw your own

• One with 16 written phrases or potential gestalts

• One with 13 written phrases or potential gestalts and 3 blank boxes to write and draw your own

Simply print off the page that will be the best fit for your needs, fill in any blank boxes (if applicable), and laminate for durability. Be sure to keep these tips in mind, though, when writing your own phrases or potential gestalts.

Once printed, customized, and laminated, attach it to a lanyard to take on the go (you might want to print it off at half the size in this case) or simply carry it while you walk around.

The phrases can then be read and/or pointed to as a way to communicate while trick or treating. And parents and caregivers can point and model different phrases as they go from door to door with their child on Halloween.

Download the Free Printable Halloween Communication Boards

This printable pack is five pages total and contains five communication boards to pick from. Feel free to pick the one that best suits your needs. Once printed, I highly recommend laminating for durability.

To get your copy of the trick or treating communication boards, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Free Printable Trick or Treat AAC Cards for Halloween

Free printable Halloween trick or treat AAC cards for non-speaking or minimally speaking kids.

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There are lots of different ways to help prepare your child for Halloween and trick or treating.

First of all, you can make sure that their costume is comfortable and sensory friendly (tips on that here). That way you can help with sensory regulation and reduce the possibility of sensory overload while wearing the actual costume.

You can also read a social story about trick or treating. That way they know what to expect.

You can also practice some different scripts to say while trick or treating. However, some kids are non-speaking or minimally speaking and shut down in overwhelming situations, which trick or treating can definitely be. So mouth words might become unreliable to them. 

Well, that's where these free printable trick or treat AAC cards come in handy. They're a great way to help kids communicate on Halloween, whether they're non-speaking or words simply escape them during overwhelming situations.

About the Free Printable Trick or Treat AAC Cards

As mentioned above, these cards are perfect for kids who might get overwhelmed while trick or treating, are non-speaking or minimally speaking, and/or use AAC to communicate. They're a great alternative to using mouth words.

This set of Halloween AAC cards includes:

• Four that say "Trick or Treat" paired with a colorful clipart image (one has larger text for easier viewing)

• Two that say "Thank you" paired with a colorful clipart image

• Two that say "Happy Halloween" paired with a colorful clipart image (one has larger text for easier viewing)

Simply print off the page, pick the card(s) that your child likes the best, and cut them out.

Ideally, you want one that says "Trick or Treat" and one that says either "Thank you" or "Happy Halloween" as a goodbye greeting. Then put the two cards back to back so that they're reversible while trick or treating.

You could also opt to pick three cards total  (i.e., trick or treat, Happy Halloween, and thank you) and use all three during trick or treating.

Whether you're using only one card, going the suggested two cards double sided route, or opting for three individual communication cards, I do recommend that you laminate them for durability. And also for weather proofing, especially if there is a chance of snow or rain on Halloween.

Once they're laminated, you can put them on a lanyard or your child's trick or treat bag (for maximum visibility), put them on a keyring bracelet (something like these would be great!) to use as needed, or carry them in your hands or pockets. Then your child can show the cards' messages while trick or treating instead of having to rely on mouth words.

Alternatively, parents or caregivers who are accompanying their child can hand their child a card to show when knocking at someone's door, while also modeling the phase/gestalt (optional).

Download the Free Printable Trick or Treat Communication Cards

This printable is one page in length and includes eight different communication cards to choose from. Feel free to pick the card(s) that best suits your needs. I highly recommend laminating for durability.

To get your copy of the trick or treat AAC cards, click the link below.

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

20 Tips for Making Sensory Friendly Halloween Costumes

20 awesome tips and strategies for making autism or sensory friendly Halloween costumes for kids.

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Halloween can be an extremely overwhelming holiday for many kids, especially if they have sensory differences.

There's just so much sensory input that comes with Halloween, from the itchy costumes and sugary treats to spooky Halloween imagery and sounds and the constant ringing of doorbells. It's no wonder that so many kids experience sensory overload during Halloween.

But there are things you can do to help make the experience a bit more sensory friendly if your child is wanting to participate. And tackling any issues with costumes is the perfect first step.

So if you're looking for tips and strategies for making sensory friendly Halloween costumes, then you're in the right spot. Let's dig in!

How to Make Your Child's Halloween Costumes Sensory Friendly

Whether you are buying a costume or making your own, there are lots of things you can do to make your child's costume more sensory friendly.

As you'll soon see below, the main theme of the tips below is to personalize the costume and tailor it to the needs and comfort levels of the child.

1. Use comfortable clothes as a base layer beneath the costume

Putting a physical barrier between your child's costume and their skin is a great starting point. That might mean wearing a long sleeved shirt or leggings underneath.

The goal with this particular tip is to make your child feel more comfortable. And wearing something underneath that they're already familiar with can make a huge difference.

Using comfortable layers underneath is also a great way to avoid any itchy fabrics or scratchy tags. But be mindful that you don't make the costume feel bulkier or more restrictive. After all, adding additional layers may make the costume uncomfortable, cause your child to overheat, or make it harder to move in the costume.

2. Remove tags

Speaking of scratchy tags...I highly recommend removing all tags from the costume as many kids find them bothersome and annoying. So, cutting out the tags can be a great way to prevent scratching or itching and make the costume more comfortable.

3. Choose the fabric and materials carefully

Another way to make sure a costume is sensory friendly is to choose soft, breathable, and comfortable fabrics. You'll want to try to incorporate fabrics or materials that your child is already familiar with or prefers (e.g., cotton or fleece are great options).

Some other things to consider when it comes to the fabric and materials of the costume include:

• Visibility (e.g., costume covers the eyes)

• Elasticized bands around wrists, ankles, or waist that might feel restrictive

• Bulkiness or weight (more on that in a later tip)

• Freedom of movement (you want to make sure your child can move comfortably in it)

• Laundry instructions (i.e., it's easy to wash before wearing)

You'll also want to carefully consider the costume's accessories and/or masks, which we will discuss more below.

4. Avoid masks, hats, and/or face paint

For many kids, masks, hats, and/or face paint can be uncomfortable. For example, masks can sometimes have a weird smell. Or they can feel like they are pulling your hair or skin.

Hats, for instance, can feel restrictive or they might be too loose and constantly fall down.

As for face paint, it can feel slimy, itchy, or tight on the skin. Even the application of face paint can be a sensory nightmare for many.

So it can be best to pick costumes that don't require a mask, hat, or face paint. Instead, you could wear the costume without these extra accessories or opt for alternatives, such as a headband.

But, if your child wants to wear a mask, a hat, or face paint, definitely practice wearing it prior to Halloween. That way your child can become more familiar with how it fits or feels. See the next tip for more info.

5. Practice wearing the costume prior to Halloween

It can be helpful to have your child try on the costume several times before Halloween. Doing so is a great way to make sure it is something that they will feel comfortable wearing. 

Practicing can also help you troubleshoot any potential challenges like a scratchy tag to cut out, a seam that is less bothersome when they wear their favorite shirt underneath, or whether or not it needs to be hemmed a bit.

6. Wash or clean the costume before wearing

If you are buying a costume, then it's a good idea to wash or clean the costume before they wear it.

Especially since many store bought costumes and masks can have a weird smell to them or they might have stiff, scratchy textures. Giving them a wash before Halloween is a way to soften up the fabrics, remove funky odors, and reduce potential sensory triggers.

7. Consider the weather conditions

This tip is a big one if you live in a climate like I do where you might have to wear your winter jacket and snow pants underneath your costume (or swap that cool mask for a toque and scarf) in order to stay warm. In this case, you might have to pick a costume in a larger size to accommodate the layers you'll need underneath.

Or, if you live somewhere warm, then you might have to plan to remove parts or pieces of the costume to keep the child comfortable and to prevent overheating.

8. Aim for costumes that are easy to get on or off by themselves

You want to make sure costumes are easy to put on and take off. That way if your child needs a quick break or has to go to the bathroom, it's easy to change out of.

So, opt for costumes that can slide off or on really quick. Look for costumes that use zippers, Velcro, or elastic waistbands instead of buttons or ties.

9. Consider the accessories carefully

It's always best to keep things, such as accessories, simple and minimal. For instance, you could try to reduce the number of accessories or choose ones that are easy to handle. Doing so is a great way to reduce sensory overload or reduce the risk of losing or misplacing an accessory.

For example, some costumes come with things that make noise or light up. So, if your child is easily overwhelmed or bothered by lights and sounds, then you might want to avoid those kinds of accessories.

Some other types of accessories you might want to avoid: capes, bow ties, wigs, hats, masks, jewelry, or weapons.

10. Consider the length of the costume

Since most store-bought costumes are generic sizes, they often don't fit well or are they are completely shapeless. As a result, it's important to consider the length of the costume. These questions might help:

• Will it be a tripping hazard?

• Will it get caught on something?

• Is the hood too large? Does it end up sliding down and covering their eyes?

• Can they wear their regular shoes with it?

You can always do a quick hem on the costume if needed, but it is definitely important to make sure the costume fits your child well. Speaking of fit...

11. Go up or down a size based on sensory preferences

If your child finds tight clothing comfortable and calming, then consider buying a smaller size costume so it fits a little snugger.

Or, if they hate the feel of tight clothing, then go up a size. By the way, you might also have to go up a size or two to accommodate additional layers and/or depending on the weather, as was discussed earlier.

The point here, though, is to choose a costume that allows for freedom of movement and feels comfortable to your child.

12. Wear a compression vest or weighted vest underneath

Similar to the point above, if you buy a larger costume size, then your child could wear a compression vest or weighted vest underneath, if that is something that your child finds comforting and regulating.

13. Use ear protection or headphones as part of the costume

If your child is sensitive to noises and sounds, then you might find it helpful to incorporate ear protectors into the costume.

For example, your child could wear them underneath the hood of a costume. Or you could turn the band of the ear muffs into cat ears or a unicorn horn. You could also cover the ear muffs with fabric to make long dog ears or cover them with elephant ears made from poster board. The possibilities are endless!

14. Provide other sensory tools like chewelry or fidgets

You can also incorporate other sensory tools into your child's costume. For instance, if your child's costume has a zipper up the front, then you could attach a chewable toy to the zipper pull for your child to chew on.

Get creative and try to think of ways to incorporate some sensory toys or tools like plush toys, fidget rings, chewelry, and so on.

15. Look for costumes that have built-in stimming or fidgeting components

Some costumes already have features that provide opportunities to stim or fidget. For example, reversible sequin fabric (or mermaid fabric) is awesome for stimming with. But maybe the costume has some zippers to fidget with or buttons to press as well. Maybe it includes a light saber that is great for visual stimming.

16. Make a costume from regular clothes or incorporate their regular clothes

You can buy all sorts of onesie pajamas or even regular two piece pajamas these days that can double up as a Halloween costume. These options are usually made from soft, comfortable fabrics and make great alternatives to traditional costumes.

You can also build a costume around items your child already wears or feels comfortable in. For instance, their favorite black pants and a striped shirt could make for an easy mime costume. Or you could make a cardboard costume that can slide on over top of their regular clothes.

17. Line plastic helmets with fabric

If your child wants to be an astronaut or fire fighter, for instance, then they might want to wear a helmet. The problem is those helmets are often hard, cold, ill-fitting, and uncomfortable to wear.

However, you can make them more comfortable for your child by hot gluing strips of fabric inside the helmet where the helmet would rest on your child's skin.

Alternatively, if your child likes to wear anything with a hood, then they could wear their favorite hooded sweater (with the hood up) underneath the helmet. Or skip the helmet entirely (see the previous tips about accessories).

18. Keep the weight of the costume in mind

Your child might feel more comfortable in a costume that is lightweight and barely noticeable (cue the classic white sheet as a ghost costume).

Or maybe your child likes the deep pressure that comes from heavier costumes.

Regardless, it's important to keep the weight of the costume in mind when picking the costume out with your child. You want something that feels comfortable, allows for movement, and doesn't feel too restrictive.

19. Have a backup plan & offer sensory breaks

Kids change their minds all the time so it's good to have a backup costume just in case. That might mean a different costume, removing certain elements of the costume or wearing only a certain part of the costume, opting for a fun Halloween themed shirt, or skipping the costume entirely (see the next tip).

You should also plan for sensory breaks during Halloween events at school or in the community as a way to prevent sensory overload and reduce the likelihood of experiencing a meltdown.

20. Skip the costume completely and opt for a fun themed t-shirt instead (aka keep it simple!)

Finally, feel free to skip the costume completely and keep it simple. Remember, your child doesn't have to wear a costume to participate in Halloween events.

Instead, they could simple dress in orange and black, wear a Halloween themed shirt, or even wear clothing with their favorite characters on it.

Tips & Strategies for Sensory Friendly Halloween Costumes: A Quick Recap

Whew, that was a lot! Here's a quick recap for the skim readers (yes, I'm looking at you):

• Use comfortable clothes as a base layer beneath the costume

• Remove tags

• Choose the fabric and materials carefully

• Avoid masks, hats, and/or face paint

• Practice wearing the costume prior to Halloween

• Wash or clean the costume before wearing

• Consider the weather conditions

• Aim for costumes that are easy to get on or off by themselves

• Consider the accessories carefully

• Consider the length of the costume

• Go up or down a size based on sensory preferences

• Wear a compression vest or weighted vest underneath

• Use ear protection or headphones as part of the costume

• Provide other sensory tools like chewelry or fidgets

• Look for costumes that have built-in stimming or fidgeting components

• Make a costume from regular clothes or incorporate their regular clothes

• Line plastic helmets with fabric

• Keep the weight of the costume in mind

• Have a backup plan & offer sensory breaks

• Skip the costume completely and opt for a fun themed t-shirt instead (aka keep it simple!)

I hope you found these tips and strategies for making sensory friendly Halloween costumes helpful!

And, speaking of helpful, be sure to grab one of these free Halloween social stories or these free trick-or-treating social scripts to prepare them further for the upcoming Halloween events.

Free Halloween Social Stories

A collection of free Halloween social stories for kids about trick or treating, wearing a costume, carving a pumpkin, and more! Printable and video social stories are included below.

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Halloween can be an extremely overwhelming holiday for many kids, especially those with sensory differences.

Wearing a costume, spooky or scary decorations and music, and/or seeing others dressed up can be enough to cause sensory overload. Especially when you all of that pair that with eating lots of candy and sugar.

Then there are things like anxiety to consider, as well as changes in routines. You might have a different routine at school, a Halloween party, or something else that's different than usual. Those changes in routine can be stressful for some kids.

Thankfully, I've got you covered with lots of free Halloween social stories for kids. They'll help your kid understand what Halloween is, what trick or treating is all about, and so much more. That way they'll be better equipped to participate in Halloween traditions if they'd like to.

This collection of Halloween social stories was last updated on April 20, 2024. New video social stories were added.

Free Printable Halloween Social Stories for Kids

Have you been looking for a social story about Halloween, trick or treating, or wearing a costume? Then look no further than these free printable Halloween social stories. Some require you to have a Teachers Pay Teachers account (which is free!) before you can download them.

I've rounded up some options for you to explore. That way you can find the best Halloween social story for you and your child. Or you can simply use ideas from different stories below to write your own custom story (free social story templates here to help).

Please note that just because a social story is listed here does not mean I endorse its content. After all, many social stories tend to be poorly written and/or teach autistic masking. Besides, I haven't read all of these stories word for word myself. So please read through the stories carefully before using them with your child.

1. Carving a Pumpkin Social Story - A detailed account of how to carve jack-o-lanterns for Halloween that uses full color photos.

2. Trick-or-Treating Social Story - I collaborated with my friend Renae to make this extremely thorough social story for Halloween. We tried to cover as many safety and sensory issues that may arise while trick-or-treating. It uses full color photos.

3. Trick-or-Treating Social Scripts - While it isn't technically a social story, it's still important to include this resource here. It's a little book of scripts that kids can say while out and about trick or treating.

4. Halloween Social Stories from Happy Learners - Here are two text only social stories. One is a more general one about Halloween, while the other is focused on the topic of Halloween parties.

5. Trick or Treating Story from Autism Little Learners - This story uses short sentences and lots of colorful and diverse clipart.

6. Halloween Day Social Story from Social Stories: Power Tool for Autism - A simple social story that includes one picture.

7. What to Expect on Halloween: Handing Out Candy Social Story from Positively Autism - This social story is about handing out candy on Halloween. It features simple text and a mix of clipart and photos.

8. Halloween Trick or Treating at School Social Story from Autism Tank - If your kids will be trick or treating at school, then this one page social story might be helpful. It uses colorful icons to support the simple text.

9. Trick or Treating Social Story from Communication Station - This social story is visually busy, but it is quite detailed with lots of great information about going trick or treating. It just might not be a good fit if your child finds lots of text and images overwhelming.

10. Trick or Treating Social Story from Chit Chat and Small Talk - A simple two page social story with visuals for each step. A bit basic, but some may still find it helpful.

11. Halloween Trick or Treat Sequencing Cards & Social Story from Miss V's Speech World on TPT - It's more of a set of cards than it is a traditional social story, but you could use the cards to make a mini story. This printable uses colorful Boardmaker icons.

12. Halloween Social Stories Pack from Erin from Creating and Teaching on TPT - There are two social stories here. One is about trick or treating and one is about wearing a costume. Both stories are short one page stories that use colorful icons to support the text.

13. On Halloween Night Social Story from TLC Talk Shop on TPT - This social story talks about preparing for Halloween festivities and uses clipart.

14. Halloween Trick or Treat Social Story from Madame Jennifer on TPT - A super short one page social story that can be cut and assembled into a mini book. It uses clipart.

15. Trick or Treat Social Story from Miss McKnight's World on TPT - An 11 page social story that uses clipart to talk about trick or treating.

16. Trick or Treat Social Story from Transparent Me Blogging Resources on TPT - A 21 page social story that looks pretty thorough and uses black and white clipart.

17. Halloween Symbol Supported Social Story from Spedtacular Inclusion on TPT - Here is a story that uses symbols and covers various aspects of what Halloween is, wearing costumes, and more.

18. Interactive Halloween Trick or Treat Social Story from Where I AUT-a Be on TPT - This story appears to be interactive. It uses colorful clipart to talk about trick or treating.

19. Trick or Treating Social Story from Natalie's Nook on TPT - This story is available on Google Slides so hopefully you can edit or customize it to fit your needs.

20. Wearing a Halloween Costume Social Story from Behavioral Perspective Inc on TPT - A simple one page story with clipart that talks about wearing costumes.

21. Halloween Party Social Story from Kate Vincent on TPT - A one page social story that uses a mix of clipart and photos. It does come as a Word document so hopefully that means you can edit it too.

22. Trick or Treat Social Story from Breezy Special Ed on TPT - A simple one page social story that uses colorful icons to support the text. It also comes with free AAC communication bracelets to wear on Halloween while trick or treating.

23. Trick or Treat Social Story Adapted Book from The Alternative Way to Pre-K on TPT - This story is very interactive and uses colorful clipart.

24. Let's Go Trick-or-Treating Social Story for Gestalt Language Processors from Be Me Speech on TPT - This one is designed with gestalt language processors in mind. It uses lots of scripts for kids to imitate and colorful clipart.

25. Trick or Treat Social Story from Behavioral Perspective Inc on TPT - A simple one page story with clipart. It talks about trick or treating in particular.

26. Going Trick or Treating Social Story from Miss Evans' Emotional Toolbox on TPT - This story looks pretty detailed. It uses colorful clipart.

27. Trick-or-Treat Social Story from Learning for a Purpose on TPT - This story looks pretty text heavy and quite detailed. It also uses colorful clipart.

28. Interactive Trick or Treating Social Story from Itty Bitty Speech on TPT - This pack includes one interactive story and one non prep one page social story. It uses clipart and looks pretty simple.

29. Halloween Social Story from Mosswood Connections - This one page fill in the blank style social story makes it easy to customize the story for your child. It also includes a template for making a Halloween schedule for your kids, which could be quite handy as well! Please note that the image used in the story does include a puzzle piece symbol so I would cut that out of the story.

Video Social Stories About Halloween

Here are some video social stories teach kids about Halloween. You can use these in teletherapy sessions, at home, and/or classroom settings. Videos are always a great alternative to printing off a story.

Like the stories above, some of the wording in these videos aren't always great. But I wanted to make sure you had lots of different options for discussing and teaching kids about Halloween traditions.

Preparing a child for Halloween doesn't need to be too complicated or overwhelming. Hopefully these free Halloween social stories can help you get started.

Free Printable Halloween Pop it Letter Order Mazes

These free printable Halloween pop it letter order mazes are inspired by pop it fidgets. Simply find and connect the letters in order from A to Z.

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With hyperlexic kids, one of the best things you can do is leverage and use their interests (tips for using special interests here). 

Usually their first love is letters. So simply adding letters to everything and anything can make any activity enticing to them. 

Not interested in play dough? Roll the play dough into letters. 

Won't build with LEGO? Label them with letters and spell words.

You get the point.

Many hyperlexic kids also have an interest in putting things in alphabetical order and/or mazes. So these Halloween pop it letter order mazes build on those interests. They simply have to connect all the letters in alphabetical order from A to Z. It's just with a Halloween twist!

Numbers more their thing? Try these Halloween pop it number order mazes instead.

About these Halloween Pop it Letter Order Mazes

Below you will find two ghost themed letter order mazes, one uppercase and one lowercase. To play, simply start at letter A and connect the letters of the alphabet in order from A to Z. So you'll draw a line from A to B, then B to C, then C to D, and so on.

Please note that you don't need a physical pop it fidget to complete these letter order mazes. They're simply inspired by Halloween themed pop it fidgets.

I highly recommend laminating these mazes first so you can resuse them over and over. Here's the laminator I use and love.

Download the Free Printable Halloween Pop it Letter Order Mazes

This two page printable includes two alphabet mazes, one uppercase and one lowercase. I highly recommend laminating for durability and to make them reusable. Simply pair the laminated mazes with a dry erase marker.

To get a copy of this printable, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Halloween Pop it Mazes?

This printable is a free sample from the Halloween Pop it Mazes Pack. If you love this activity, then grab a copy of the full pack below. It includes a total of 24 mazes in 4 different themes.

Get your copy of the Halloween Pop it Mazes Pack

Free Printable Halloween Pop it Number Order Mazes

These free printable Halloween pop it number order mazes are inspired by pop it fidgets. Simply find and connect the numbers in order from 1 to 20.

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When my hyperlexic son was younger, he was all about numbers (he still is, really!). He also went through a maze phase where he would spend hours upon hours making and completing mazes. He's also fidgety and loves fidgets. So why not combine those three things: numbers, mazes, and fidgets?

The result is these super cute Halloween pop it number order mazes.

Much like these Christmas pop it number order mazes, you simply connect the numbers in order from 1 to 20. But obviously we're using Halloween themed imagery here instead of Christmas ones. So pumpkins (more specifically, jack-o-lanterns) is what you get below.

If letters are more their thing, your hyperlexic child might enjoy these Halloween pop it letter order mazes too.

About these Halloween Pop it Number Order Mazes

Below you will find two pumpkin themed number order mazes. To play, simply start at number one and connect the numbers in order from 1 to 20. So you'll draw a line from 1 to 2, then 2 to 3, then 3 to 4, and so on.

Please note that you don't need a physical pop it fidget to complete these number order mazes. They're simply inspired by Halloween themed pop it fidgets.

I highly recommend laminating these mazes first so you can resuse them over and over. Here's the laminator I use and love.

Download the Free Printable Halloween Pop it Number Order Mazes

This two page printable includes two number mazes. I highly recommend laminating for durability and to make them reusable. Simply pair the laminated mazes with a dry erase marker.

To get a copy of this printable, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Halloween Pop it Mazes?

This printable is a free sample from the Halloween Pop it Mazes Pack. If you love this activity, then grab a copy of the full pack below. It includes a total of 24 mazes in 4 different themes.

Get your copy of the Halloween Pop it Mazes Pack

Free Printable Witch Themed Emotion Cards

Teaching kids about emotions this Halloween? Try this adorable free printable set of witch themed emotion cards.

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Emotion cards can be a great way to teach kids about emotions because they're so versatile. They can be used in so many different ways, as you'll soon see.

And since it's Halloween, I thought it would be fun to make some Halloween themed emotion cards. 

I went with a witch theme in particular here (obviously, as that is what the title suggests) because witches have feelings too you know. At least, I assume they would...

Anyway, I really like these free printable witch themed emotion cards and I hope your kids will love them too!

About these Witch Themed Emotion Cards

This pack of 12 emotions cards feature a cute witch emoji paired with a corresponding emotion word. The 12 emotions included in this set include happy, sad, surprised, nervous, mad, excited, silly, frustrated, bored, scared, calm, and upset.

How to Use these Emotion Picture Cards

There are so many different ways to use emotion cards. Here are a few suggestions that you could try:

• Put them on a binder ring so your child can flip through them to pick how they are feeling

• Print off two copies and turn it into an oversized memory matching game

• Pick a card and try to copy or imitate that emotion into a mirror

• Pick a card and go on a feelings walk using that emotion

• Select a card at random and talk about a time you felt that way

• Choose a card and discuss things that make you feel that emotion and/or ways you cope with that feeling

• Play charades by drawing a random card and acting it out

I highly recommend laminating these cards first. It will make them more durable. Here's the laminator I use and love.

Download the Free Printable Emotion Cards Set

This three page printable includes a total of 12 emotion cards. Each card has a witch emoji paired with a corresponding emotion word. I highly recommend laminating the individual cards for durability.

To get a copy of this printable, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Ideas for Teaching Emotions? Try this Witch Themed Printable Pack!

This printable is a free sample from the Witch Themed Emotions Pack. If you love this activity and this theme, then grab a copy of the full emotions pack below.

Get your copy of the Witch Themed Emotions Pack

Free Printable Vampire Themed Emotions Bingo Game

Looking for a fun way to work on emotions this Halloween? Try this free printable vampire themed emotions bingo game for kids.

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Working on emotions doesn't have to be boring. There are plenty of ways to practice emotions through play and with games. I promise that it's easy to make learning about emotions fun.

And since it's so close to Halloween, it just makes sense to do a little Halloween themed emotions activity or two, right?

Well, this free printable vampire themed emotions bingo game fits the bill. It's tons of fun (aka it doesn't suck - see what I did there??) and totally on theme for Halloween.

I mean just look at how cute these itty bitty vampires are! They're adorable!

About this Vampire Themed Emotions Bingo Game

If you're familiar with bingo at all, then you'll know how to play this game. The main differences here are that there are only 3 columns and 3 rows instead of the usual 5. There is also no free space on these cards. 

To play, shuffle the calling cards and place them in a pile face down. Draw a card and read the name of the emotion shown on the card. 

Then, using the image on the calling card as a reference, check to see if that emotion is on your game card or not. If it is, cover the spot using a bingo dabber (if unlaminated), cross it off with a dry erase marker (if laminated), or use a some kind of small manipulative like a Halloween mini eraser, glass stone, or poker chip.

I also highly recommend laminating the bingo game cards and calling cards first for durability. Here's the laminator I use and love.

If you don't have a laminator, then you can also just use clear sheet protectors, which you can usually find at the dollar store. Just slip the printable inside and voila!

Download the Free Printable Emotions Bingo

This printable has 6 pages, including 5 different bingo game cards and one page of bingo calling cards. The bingo cards show images only, whereas the calling cards have an emoji and the corresponding written word below it. 

To get a copy of this printable, click the link below:

>> Click here to download this free printable

 

Want More Ideas for Teaching Emotions? Try these Vampire Themed Ideas!

This printable is a free sample from the Vampire Themed Emotions Pack. If you love this activity and this theme, then grab a copy of the full emotions pack below.

Get your copy of the Vampire Themed Emotions Pack

Free Printable Ghost Themed Emotion Clip Cards

These Halloween themed emotion clip cards are a great way to work on emotions and build fine motor skills. Each card features an adorable ghost emoji that kids will love.

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There are lots of different ways to teach kids about emotions this Halloween. You could use a pumpkin emotion chart to help your child identify how they're feeling. You could also practice drawing different emotions using Frankenstein's monster. Or you could play a game or two using adorable candy corn emojis.

Another idea is to practice connecting the correct emotion word to different emojis using emotion clip cards. 

And that's where these free printable ghost themed emotion clip cards come in.

About these Ghost Themed Emotion Clip Cards

These clip cards are great for building fine motor skills while learning about emotions. It's simply boo-tiful when an activity can target multiple skills like this one does.

All your child needs to do is look at the ghost emoji on the card and then find the corresponding emotion word that goes with it. They can select from one of three options. Then they simply clip a clothespin onto the correct word.

I highly recommend laminating these clip cards before using them. They'll be much more durable that way. Here's the laminator I use and love.

Download the Free Printable Emotion Clip Cards

This three page printable contains 12 clip cards. Each card shows a ghost emoji and three possible emotion words. I highly recommend laminating the individual cards for durability.

To get a copy of this printable, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Ideas for Teaching Emotions With Ghosts?

This printable is a free sample from the Ghost Themed Emotions Pack. If you love this activity and this theme, then grab a copy of the full emotions pack below.

Get your copy of the Ghost Themed Emotions Pack

Other Ghost Themed Activity Ideas You'll Love

Ghost Themed Halloween Sensory Bin

Ghost Suncatcher Craft for Kids

Free Printable Ghost Deep Breathing Exercise