Bring learning to life this October with a free pumpkin-themed sensory bin activity featuring phonics and math cards for hands-on literacy and number practice.
This October-themed sensory bin freebie makes literacy and math practice exciting with hands-on, pumpkin-inspired fun. Perfect for whole group, small group, or independent centers, these cards are designed to build phonics and number sense skills while keeping students engaged.
Ideas for setting up your sensory bin:
Use a shallow bin and fill it with dried corn, rice, or fall leaves.
Add mini pumpkins, acorns, or pom-poms as “treasures” to dig through.
Hide the sensory cards inside and have students pull one to complete the task.
Pair with recording sheets for built-in accountability.
Rotate between phonics and math cards to target different skills throughout October.
What’s Included:
70+ sensory cards for literacy and math practice
Recording sheets for student use
Activities that target letter recognition, phonics sounds, and number writing
Flexible design for whole-group, small-group, or independent learning
Seasonal, fall-themed visuals that keep students motivated
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Tara West
Teacher-Author
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
