Free Video Game Themed Posters for Writing a Complete Sentence

Many kids need reminders to include periods and capital letters when writing a complete sentence. These free video game themed posters can help! Kids can use them to check their work for complete sentences.

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One advantage to having my boys doing online school is that I get to be even more involved in their day to day schoolwork. I can easily see where they are thriving and where they might need some extra support. 

Then I can whip up some visuals or graphic organizers, as needed, or I can find supplemental materials that can explain concepts in different ways to help things stick.

One of my boys was getting regular comments from his teachers about forgetting periods and/or capital letters in his sentences. He's not alone here. I know many kids forget these things. I also overheard the teacher remind the entire class about this as well since many of his classmates were also forgetting to use complete sentences.

Anyway, one morning I had this brilliant idea to take his passion for video games and create him a visual aid. Something that would help him remember to write in complete sentences and check for the most common things that basic sentences need.

And that's where these free video game themed posters for writing a complete sentence come in. He absolutely loves it. As I knew he would! I mean you add video games to anything and he's all over it.

After I made this visual, I snapped a quick photo and shared it in my Instagram stories. Turns out quite a few people wanted a copy for their kids as well. So here we are...

How to Use these Posters to Check for Complete Sentences

The main point of using these posters is to encourage a child to self-check their work for complete sentences. 

In particular, they can use these posters to check that their sentences have a capital letter at the beginning and a period at the end.

Now, since these are video game controller themed, the terminology used on these posters play off the start and select buttons found on controllers. So did they start their sentence with a capital letter? Did they select the correct punctuation to end their sentence with?

Obviously I've paired these statements with some cute video game controller clipart. By the way, it's the same clipart that was used for these coping skills worksheets and this I spy game. You know, in case you want some more interest-based printables for your video game loving kiddo...Can you tell I have some huge video game fans in my house??

Anyway, these complete sentence posters are great to hang up both at home or in the classroom. Just put them somewhere that makes it easy for your child to reference when reviewing their written work. I have one hanging up on my son's white board by his work station for online school.

Download the Free Writing a Complete Sentence Posters

This printable pack includes 3 different posters, each using a different video game controller. Kids can pick and choose their favorite to use when checking their assignments for complete sentences.

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

>> Click here to download this free printable

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.

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. 

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

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Free Printable Candy Corn Emotions Memory Matching Game

Here's a fun Halloween themed memory matching game for kids. It has adorable candy corn emojis, making it a great way to teach kids about emotions.

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Memory games are great for building all sorts of skills. They can improve vocabulary, build memory skills, improve visual skills, encourage kids to pay attention to details...the list goes on and on.

And, as you can probably guess by the title, this particular game that I'm sharing below also focuses on teaching emotions.

This candy corn emotions memory matching game is perfect for building emotional vocabulary this Halloween. And I think your kids are going to love it!

About this Candy Corn Emotions Memory Matching Game

You're probably already familiar with the game of memory. To play, you place all the cards face down. Then you flip two cards over. If they're a match, keep them face up. If they're not, flip them back face down. Repeat until you find all the matches. It's super easy to play.

Now, this particular game contains 12 different emotions to match, including happy, sad, surprised, nervous, mad, excited, silly, frustrated, bored, scared, calm, and upset. 

Each card features a candy corn emoji and a written word to describe the emotion. Remember, it's important to use the written word with hyperlexic kids!

I highly recommend printing this game on cardstock as its thicker and more durable than regular paper. When you print on paper, you can often see through it a bit, which will kind of ruin the point of this game. The idea is to remember where you saw the different emotions. Being able to see through the paper is kind of like cheating. So yeah, print on cardstock. 

You could even look for some fun Halloween themed cardstock that has a print on one side and is blank/white on the other side.

Download the Free Printable Emotion Memory Matching Game

This printable is two pages and features 12 pairs of matching emotions. To get a copy of this printable, click the link below:

>> Click here to download this free printable

Want More Ideas for Teaching Emotions Using Candy Corn?

This printable is a free sample from the Candy Corn 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 Candy Corn Themed Emotions Pack

Other Candy Corn Themed Activities for Kids You'll Love

Candy Corn Sensory Play

Free Printable Candy Corn Deep Breathing Exercise

Free Printable Pumpkin Themed Emotions Chart

A free printable pumpkin themed emotions chart for kids. It's perfect for helping kids open up about their emotions around Halloween time.

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Many kids are excited about Halloween. But there are also many who are not. They might be worried or nervous instead. So that means that some kids might need a bit of extra support when it comes to emotional regulation during this holiday season.

A good starting point is to help kids identify and label their feelings about Halloween. 

And one way to do that is to use this free printable pumpkin themed emotions chart. It's a simple way to open up discussions about how your child might be feeling.

About this Pumpkin Emotions Chart

This emotions chart is perfect for using in the fall months, leading up to Halloween. It's a fun and festive way to talk about different emotions that your child might be feeling.

Your child can simply point to the pumpkin face that represents how they're feeling or they could draw a circle around the pumpkin. There's even an option to draw and name their own emotion using a blank pumpkin as their canvas. It's almost like carving their own pumpkin...just without the ooey, gooey mess of the pumpkin guts.

Anyway, if you're planning to draw on it, then I highly recommend laminating this printable first and using dry erase markers. That way you can reuse it day after day. 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 Pumpkin Themed Emotions Chart

This one page printable has 12 pumpkins (11 with facial expressions and one blank) that represent different emotions. Each pumpkin is paired with a related emotion word.

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

>> Click here to download the free printable

Want More Pumpkin Themed Emotions Activities?

This emotion chart is a free sample from the Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Themed Emotions Pack

Free Printable Frankenstein's Monster Themed I am Feeling Drawing Prompt

Encourage kids to talk about their emotions with this free printable Halloween monster themed I am feeling drawing prompt. It is inspired by Frankenstein's monster.

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Halloween can bring out lots of different emotions for kids. There's the excitement about getting candy. There's the nervousness that comes along with wearing a costume and going house to house collecting treats. There's the scary sounds and props. The list goes on and on. 

So some kids might need some extra support with their emotions at Halloween.

And that's where this free printable Frankenstein's monster themed I am feeling drawing prompt comes in.

It's a simple, low pressure activity to get kids opening up about how they're feeling this Halloween.

About this Frankenstein's Monster Themed I am Feeling Drawing Prompt

This activity is all about letting kids express themselves and how they are feeling by drawing their emotions. 

All they need to do is add some expressive eyes and some kind of mouth to the monster's blank face. Noses totally optional here. They can use the provided examples to draw from if they'd like or they can draw their own from scratch.

Encourage your child to explain what they're drawing and what they're feeling. Or better yet, make a comment about what you notice in their drawings. Something like, "I noticed that you drew a big smile." can go a long way to opening up the discussion here. So can a comment such as, "I wonder why this monster looks sad."

I highly recommend laminating this printable first and using dry erase markers to draw on it. 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 I am Feeling Drawing Prompt

This one page printable includes a blank monster face to draw on. Some sample emotions are included along the sides so that your child has some inspiration for what to draw and how to draw it. Of course, they can feel free to draw other emotions as well. 

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

>> Click here to download this free printable

Want More Ideas for Teaching Emotions with Frankenstein's Monster?

This printable is a free sample from the Frankenstein's Monster 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 Frankenstein's Monster Themed Emotions Pack

Free Halloween Word Scramble Printable for Kids

This free printable Halloween word scramble game is perfect for kids of all ages.

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Word scramble games are a great activity to keep hyperlexic kids busy. I mean it is a perfect way to lean into their interest in letters while working on other skills (many of which are listed below).

And this Halloween word scramble game is no different.

All you have to do is unscramble the different Halloween vocabulary words. It's a great activity for a classroom Halloween party. Or it makes for a fun Halloween game at home before you take the kids trick-or-treating. 

So if you're looking for a little Halloween fun this year, then you'll want to grab a copy of this Halloween game. Did I mention that it's free?

Why Word Scramble Games are Good for Kids

Word scramble games are a great way for kids to work on vocabulary, spelling, language skills, working memory, problem-solving skills, writing, and so much more! There's a wide range of skills you could target here. Just get creative.

You can use free printable word scramble games like this one at home, in the classroom, or even on the road. Or you could use them in Zoom meetings for online learning (tips on how to do so here). They'd even make a great rainy day activity too!

Also, if you've been looking for other ideas on how to use your hyperlexic child's interests in letters, then word scramble games are a great fit. They definitely build off of a hyperlexic child's interest in letters. I mean the game is literally just a bunch of letters. Besides, using your hyperlexic child's interests to teach new skills is definitely something you should be doing - and something you'll hear me say a lot around here!

So anyway, if you're looking for a quick fall activity, give this Halloween word scramble for kids a try. 

Download the Free Halloween Word Scramble Printable

This printable is three pages total. Two versions of the word scramble game are included (one with a word bank and one without the word list). Each game contains 15 Halloween themed words. An answer key is also included.

To get your copy of the Halloween word scramble, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

Free Fall Word Scramble Printable for Kids

This free printable fall word scramble game is perfect for kids of all ages.

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Word games are a favorite among hyperlexic kids. It's why something like these Scrabble math games were a favorite of my son's for like forever. As were word searches.

But one other type of word game that my son loves is word scrambles. I personally loved them as a kid too and still do enjoy them as an adult as well. So I'm super stoked that he likes them as well.

So that's where this fall word scramble comes in. It's currently fall/autumn. (Although it might not look like it at the moment with the small layer of snow I see outside my window as I type this.) We like word games. So it seemed like a no-brainer to combine the two, right?

By the way, did I mention that this fall word scramble PDF is free? It sure is!

Why Word Scramble Games are Good for Kids

Word scramble games are a great way for kids to work on vocabulary, spelling, language skills, working memory, problem-solving skills, writing, and so much more! There's a wide range of skills you could target here. Just get creative.

You can use free printable word scramble games like this one at home, in the classroom, or even on the road. Or you could use them in Zoom meetings for online learning (tips on how to do so here). They'd even make a great rainy day activity too!

Also, if you've been looking for other ideas on how to use your hyperlexic child's interests in letters, then word scramble games are a great fit. They definitely build off of a hyperlexic child's interest in letters. I mean the game is literally just a bunch of letters. Besides, using your hyperlexic child's interests to teach new skills is definitely something you should be doing - and something you'll hear me say a lot around here!

So anyway, if you're looking for a quick fall activity, give this fall word scramble for kids a try. 

Download the Free Fall Word Scramble Printable

This printable is three pages total. Two versions of the word scramble game are included (one with a word bank and one without the word list). Each game contains 13 fall themed words. An answer key is also included.

To get your copy of the fall word scramble, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

The Best Pumpkin Sensory Bins for Kids

Looking for pumpkin sensory bins for kids? Well, try these awesome pumpkin sensory bin activities! They're great for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Between Thanksgiving (the Canadian one at least!) and Halloween, October is the perfect month for doing all of the pumpkin theme activities. That might mean carving a pumpkin or two together. Or it might mean a trip to the pumpkin patch, some pumpkin pie (yum!), and/or enjoying a little pumpkin sensory play.

It's that last part that we're obviously going to focus on here. The title does say pumpkin sensory bins after all.

Below you will find lots of great pumpkin sensory play ideas to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy. I focused primarily on bins that used pumpkin manipulatives or real pumpkins versus ones that showed you how to make pumpkin spiced fillers like cloud dough and whatnot. That would have made this list gigantic otherwise!

Your Kids are Going to Love these Pumpkin Sensory Bins!

1. Acorn & Pumpkin Sensory Bin with Water (pictured below and in collage) - Super simple to set up, but loads of fun. Perfect for kids who love to scoop and pour.

2. Pumpkin Scoop Sensory Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - Similar to my sensory bin above, but with real mini pumpkins. My kids would love this!

3. Pumpkin Wash Sensory Bin from Busy Toddler - Bubbles, water, pumpkins. Need I say more? My nieces just tried this activity out on Thanksgiving weekend and had a blast. It's so simple, yet engaging.

4. Washing Pumpkins Sensory Bin from Elated Momma (pictured in collage) - This activity expands on the idea above. However, instead of just using soapy water, this activity uses colorful soap foam (a favorite around here!). So it provides a neat texture alongside the pumpkins.

5. Pumpkin Guts Sensory Bin from Childhood Beckons - This activity is exactly what you think it is...The inside of a pumpkin as a sensory bin! While it might get a bit messy and many kids might not enjoy the texture, it looks like tons of fun! Plus, it's a great way to reuse the waste when it's pumpkin carving time.

6. Pumpkin & Kinetic Sand Sensory Bin from 3 Dinosaurs - We're huge fans of kinetic sand around here. It's just one of those sensory bin fillers that is great for kids of all ages. This activity pairs it with some little acrylic pumpkins, which happen to be perfect for stamping in the kinetic sand too.

7. Letter Pumpkin Sensory Bin from Planning Playtime - The inclusion of letters in this sensory activity make it perfect for hyperlexic kids. I also love the creative DIY pumpkins that were used for this idea.

8. Pumpkins & Oobleck from Busy Toddler - Here's another messy sensory activity to try, if you're up for it.

9. Mini Pumpkin Scented Sensory Play from Fun-A-Day! - Here's an adorable fall twist on my rainbow dyed chickpeas. I love that they're scented too!

10. Pumpkin Boats Fall Sensory Play from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls - I think this idea is so adorable and perfect for kids who love boats. It's also a great way to explore science concepts.

11. Pumpkin Sensory Bin with Rice from 3 Dinosaurs - This activity is super easy to set up. It uses plain white rice so no extra prep or setup required.

12. Harvesting Pumpkins Sensory Bin from Preschool Toolkit - Your hyperlexic kid will love that numbers are included in this activity.

13. Sight Word Pumpkin Path Sensory Bin from Simple Fun for Kids (pictured in collage) - I love the combination of textures and colors in this bin. It looks so inviting! Plus, the words will make it extra enticing for hyperlexic kids. Too bad there isn't a free printable included.

14. Pumpkin Path Sensory Bin from Views from a Step Stool - Such a cute way to bring the pumpkin patch indoors at home.

15. 3 Pumpkin Sensory Bins (& Other Activities) from Mrs. Plemons' Kindergarten - If you scroll down, you'll find 3 different sensory bins to try. There's one that has black and orange shredded paper as the base. There's another that uses glowing water beads. And then there's one with black beans. All of them look awesome!

16. 5 Little Pumpkins Sensory Bin from I Heart Crafty Things - This bin is great for working on fine motor skills.

17. Pumpkin Sorting Sensory Activity from Fun-A-Day! - Work on color sorting with another fun twist on my rainbow dyed chickpeas. This activity is great for working on fine motor skills!

18. Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin for Matching from Life Over C's - I like that there is a specific purpose for this activity so the items included are selected intentionally.

19. Edible Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin from Our Five Ring Circus - This activity is perfect for kids who are still in the mouthing stage or like to chew on everything (even beyond the toddler years!). I also love the base for this sensory bin.

20. Pumpkin Water Bead Sensory Bin from 3 Dinosaurs - I love the contrast between the clear water beads and the colorful pumpkins in this activity. Looks fun!

21. Pumpkin Patch Small World Sensory Play from Buggy and Buddy - This pumpkin activity is great for imaginative play. The kids will love telling stories with it while playing.

22. Muddy Pumpkin Patch Sensory Play from Nerdy Mamma - This idea is cute and I bet it smells amazing!

Which one of these pumpkin sensory bins are you going to try out first? Are you going to start simple or try something messy? Either way, have fun!

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The Best Halloween Sensory Bins for Kids

From bats and spiders to eye balls and jack-o-lanterns, here are the best Halloween sensory bins for kids!

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When it comes to Halloween sensory play, there are a wide variety of themes you could use. You could try something with bats or spiders. Or you could try something with pumpkins or cauldrons. Or you could stick to Halloween colors like black and orange. The possibilities are endless as you will soon see.

So if you're looking for fun sensory bin ideas for Halloween, then you're in the right spot!

Let's dig in and check out these awesome, not-so-spooky Halloween sensory bins for kids, shall we?

30+ Fun Halloween Sensory Bins for Toddlers & Preschoolers

1. Spooky Ghost Sensory Bin for Halloween (pictured below) - This sensory bin is eerie, but so simple to set up!

2. Black Rice Sensory Bin for Halloween from Busy Toddler - This sensory bin is great for scooping and pouring and looks fantastic.

3. Halloween Themed Sensory Bin with Black Beans from Fireflies & Mud Pies - I absolutely love the skeleton salad tongs that were used for this activity. I know that my kids would enjoy playing with them!

4. Halloween Black Bat Sensory Bin from Pre-K Pages (pictured in collage) - Dyed pasta and dyed rice make up this easy sensory activity extra inviting.

5. Halloween Sensory Bin with Yarn & Pom Poms from My Bored Toddler - This is probably the easiest sensory activity ever to set up! Just grab some yarn and some pom poms (Halloween colored, of course!) and you're good to go.

6. Halloween Sensory Soup Bin with Water (pictured below) - Sensory soup bins are one of our favorite activities all year round. Here's a simple Halloween themed one with black water and little pumpkins to scoop.

7. Witch's Brew Halloween Soap Foam Sensory Bin from Views from a Step Stool - Here's a fun soap foam sensory bin. This one uses purple soap foam and mini cauldrons.

8. Halloween Spider Sensory Bin from Busy Toddler - I love the combination of orange rice and black plastic spiders in this sensory bin. Be sure to pair it with some tongs to sneak in some fine motor practice.

9. Magical Witches Potion Sensory Bin from Taming Little Monsters - Make your own potion with some green soap foam and fun items from the dollar store with this cute idea.

10. Googly Eye Soup Sensory Bin from Fun at Home with Kids (pictured in collage) - This Halloween activity is ridiculously simple to put together, but loads of fun! What kid wouldn't have a blast scooping up googly eyes?

11. Halloween Ghost Sensory Bin from My Bored Toddler - This sensory activity is really cute. I especially like the addition of the letters on the ghosts. Makes it perfect for hyperlexic kids, right?

12. Halloween Shaving Cream & Spider Sensory Bin from My Bored Toddler - This simple activity uses orange shaving cream as the base so prepare to get a bit messy with this one.

13. Spider Sensory Bin (pictured below) - While this activity was shown on the light table, it can also be done off of the light table too. Your kids will have a blast with it!

14. Halloween Cloud Dough Sensory Bin from Simple Fun for Kids - Cloud dough is a really neat sensory material to play with. I know your kids are going to love this Halloween colored cloud dough!

15. Jack-o-Lantern Sensory Bin for Toddlers from Happy Toddler Playtime - I love the use of recycled plastic containers for this activity. It's great for working on fine motor skills and perfect for kids who love to scoop, pour, and dump.

16. Halloween Bubble Foam Bin from Busy Toddler - We love soap foam (aka bubble foam) and have done our fair share of bins with this material. But I love this Halloween spin on it!

17. Spooky Halloween Sensory Tub from No Time for Flash Cards - This bin is filled with black beans, white beans, skeletons, and little jack-o-lanterns.

18. Spiderweb Sensory Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - I love that the base of this sensory bin is a big stretched out spiderweb.

19. Eye Ball Sensory Bin for Halloween from Busy Toddler - You can find most of the supplies for this activity at the dollar store. And I bet your kids will love scooping up the eye balls and creepy, crawly bugs.

20. Candy Corn Sensory Play (pictured below) - This sensory bin is inspired by a popular (but, in my opinion, gross!) Halloween treat. You can try this activity on the light table or off. It's tons of fun!

21. Black and White Halloween Sensory Bins from Fantastic Fun & Learning - I love these two complimentary sensory bins. The ghosts are hidden amongst Epsom salt, while bats and spiders are hidden amongst the black beans. They're both super cool!

22. No Mess Halloween Sensory Bin from Fun at Home with Kids - This activity is ridiculously simple, but so much fun! And you'll love that it is mess free.

23. Easy Halloween Sensory Bin with Black Water Beads from Fantastic Fun & Learning - The colorful creepy crawly toys really pop amongst the black water beads in this activity bin.

24. Halloween Sensory Bin with Balloon Pumpkins from Teaching Mama - This sensory bin has dried beans, DIY pumpkin sensory balloons (kind of like stress balls), and glowing decorations.

25. Halloween Sensory Bin with Dollar Store Finds from What Can We Do With Paper and Glue - I love the addition of Halloween themed mini erasers, spider rings, and googly eyes in this sensory bin.

26. Easy Halloween Sensory Bin for Kids from The Educators' Spin On It - Colorful Halloween gems form the base for this bin.

27. Halloween Spider Sensory Rice Bin from My Bored Toddler - I love the giant spiders and spiderweb in this activity bin.

28. Halloween Sensory Bin with Orange Water Beads from Pre-K Pages - This sensory bin is so bright and inviting! I love the orange water beads in it. It's like you're collecting tiny little pumpkins or something.

29. Halloween Eye Spy Sensory Bin from Happy Toddler Playtime - Play I spy with my little eye using this sensory bin. It's a great way to work on building vocabulary and language skills.

30. Halloween Sensory Spaghetti Bin from Pre-K Pages - The slimy colorful noodles are like digging into a big pile of worms. Perfect for Halloween, right?

31. Spaghetti & Eyeball Halloween Sensory Bin from Simple Everyday Mom - Here's another idea that uses dyed spaghetti as its base. But what is really cool about this bin is the glowing eyeballs! What kid wouldn't love that?!

32. Giant Eyeballs Sensory Bin for Halloween from Fun at Home with Kids - These giant eyeballs are so cool and easy to make too. Your kids will love squishing them.

33. Edible Eyeballs Sensory Bin for Baby and Toddlers from Fun at Home with Kids - Here's a taste safe version of the giant eyeballs found above.

34. Water Bead Halloween Sensory Bin from The OT Toolbox - You'll want to grab some purple water beads and pair them with some Halloween items from the dollar store to recreate this activity at home.

35. Eyeballs & Pom Poms Sensory Soup from Happy Toddler Playtime - Need something simple? Try this fun water based sensory activity this Halloween.

36. Halloween Rice Bin with Eye Balls from Busy Toddler - This activity pairs dyed rice with plastic eye balls from the dollar store. It's super simple to put together!

I know that was a lot, but there were just so many awesome Halloween sensory bins out there that I wanted to include on this list. Which one(s) are you going to try first?

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The Best YouTube Channels for Kids who are Hyperlexic

Here are the best YouTube channels for kids who are hyperlexic as recommended by parents of hyperlexic kids.

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Tired of listening to or watching the same ABC songs and youtube videos over and over with your hyperlexic child? 

Well, you're in luck! I've got some recommendations for some hopefully new-to-you kids YouTube channels that you can add into rotation for your hyperlexic child.

When it came to compiling this list of the best YouTube channels for kids who are hyperlexic, I knew I had to ask for a bit of help. So I crowdsourced this list by asking parents of hyperlexic kids what channels their kids were watching on repeat. 

Below you will find the top suggestions as recommended by parents like yourself. And hopefully you'll also find some new favorites for your child.

The Best YouTube Channels for Kids who are Hyperlexic

When I asked parents of hyperlexic kids to share their child's favorite YouTube channels, here's what was recommended. Maybe you'll find a new favorite (or two!) for your child.

1. Numberjacks - This channel is all about ten superhero numbers. So it's the perfect fit for kids with hypernumeracy. I mean it doesn't get any better than talking numbers saving the day!

2. Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel - This channel is all about fun and educational music and there are tons of videos dedicated to the alphabet, counting, and sight words. He even has a playlist dedicated to learning the alphabet in sign language. Seriously, the videos here should keep your hyperlexic child entertained for a long time!

3. Alphablocks - This show is easily the most talked about show in the hyperlexia support groups, alongside Numberblocks. Hyperlexic kids love it! 

4. Numberblocks - Here's another show that's discussed all the time as being a favorite amongst hyperlexic kids. We're talking making birthday cakes inspired by it and everything. So if numbers are your child's thing, then give these videos a try.

5. Storybots - There are tons of fun Storybots videos including songs about numbers, colors, time, animals, and, of course, letters. But there's more than just songs here. The Netflix Jr. channel has lots of different Storybots playlists to check out.

6. Mathantics Channel - This channel teaches kids about math. So basically it's right up my son's alley, just like it would be for any kids with hypernumeracy.

7. Brain Candy TV - If your hyperlexic kid is into vehicles at all, then this is the channel for them! You'll find educational videos about the alphabet, numbers, colors, and more all while using fun vehicles and a dog named Lizzie. For example, you can learn about the letter D with the help of a dump truck.

8. Preschool Prep Company - With series names like Meet the Math Facts, Meet the Sight Words, Meet the Letters, and Meet the Numbers, it's no wonder hyperlexic kids love this channel. There are even Spanish episodes too.

9. Muffalo Potato - I swear this channel was created with hyperlexic kids in mind! It's all about learning to draw using only numbers and letters. There's even an entire playlist dedicated to gaming characters like Mario and Sonic, which if you know my family at all, you know how perfect that is!

10. Scratch Garden - This channel is a favorite and it's easy to see why. There are counting songs, mini math movies, and English learning videos. The creator also has a fantastic book called Semicolons, Cupcakes, and Cucumbers which my youngest son adores! It is hilarious. I definitely recommend checking it out as well.

11. Word World - Oh my goodness, if you've never seen the show Word World before, then you're missing out. It's absolutely brilliant and my son loved this show! Basically everything, from the items in the show to the characters themselves, "are made up of the letters that spell the word they are." So Sheep, for instance, has a body made from the letters s-h-e-e-p. It's fantastic.

12. Super Why - Here's another TV show that my boys enjoyed when they were younger. It's all about reading powered superheroes. 

13. Kids Learning Tube - There are playlists on this channel dedicated to geography, math, space, ABC songs, anatomy...basically everything a hyperlexic child loves!

14. Little Fox - Kids Songs and Stories - This channel has phonics songs, animated stories, sight word songs, and more. Each video uses lots of written text, making it perfect for engaging hyperlexic kids.

15. Pandrew Panz - If your kid is into numbers, counters, or countdowns, then try this channel. I know my son would have loved to watch the 1 million flip clock countdown video on repeat. But there are also a couple of videos dedicated to other topics that appeal to hyperlexic kids such as countries of the world and colors.

16. Have Fun Teaching - With playlists like adding songs, math songs, and songs dedicated to each letter of the alphabet, it's easy to see why hyperlexic kids would enjoy this channel.

17. Mr. DeMaio - This channel is jam packed with planet videos, multiplication songs, math videos, history videos, fact videos, and more.

18. Super Simple Songs - Kids Songs - Their playlist called ABCs Songs for Kids would be a great starting point for those hyperlexic kids in the height of their alphabet fascination stage.

19. Super Kids TV - If colors and/or vehicles are your hyperlexic child's thing, then try this channel.

20. Dream English Kids - A channel filled with educational songs covering topics like days of the week, shapes, numbers, spelling, sight words, and more.

21. Blippi - Educational Videos for Kids - Blippi seems to be a household name for many families. Although not ours as I think Blippi didn't become a thing until my kids were well past the preschool years. Yet, I still recognize the name despite never watching any of Blippi's videos before...Anyway, this channel was recommend by a lot of parents of hyperlexic kids so it's definitely worth checking out.

22. Numberphile - The description for this channel says "Videos about numbers - it's that simple." So yeah that should be a great fit for your older kids with hyperlexia or hypernumeracy if numbers and math are more their thing. This channel will be great for them especially if they want to dig into things beyond simple math and counting videos.

Other Specific Types of Videos to Try on YouTube

Lots of parents mentioned specific types of videos vs specific channels and I thought they were worth highlighting. These suggestions go beyond ABC songs and numbers, but you'll quickly see why these suggestions would definitely interest your hyperlexic child. I mean flags, logos, countdowns...need I say more?

1. Dancing Flags - Yes this is exactly what it sounds like...flags dancing around to some music. Perfect for your flag loving kid!

2. Word Drawing - These videos show how to transform a written word into a drawing. They might just be the best way to spark an interest in art and drawing for hyperlexic kids.

3. Logo Effects - Many hyperlexic kids love logos so the idea of watching logo animations on repeat might be a dream come true to them.

4. 36 Days of Type - These videos are perfect for kids who have an interest in typography. They're based on a challenge of the same name where graphic artists, illustrators, and designers create letters and numbers for 36 days straight.

5. New Year's Countdowns - If countdowns are your hyperlexic child's thing (and they likely are!), then try some New Year's countdown videos. Or really any kind of countdown video should do the trick.

So there you have it - the best YouTube channels for kids as recommended by parents, like yourself, who have hyperlexic kids.