October Phonics and Math Sensory Bin Freebie – Hands-On Pumpkin Activities for Literacy and Number Learning

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.

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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