October Shelf Work.

A few days ago, I rotated our shelves and included some new Halloween-themed trays! This might be my favorite season for shelf work — it’s just so spooky and fun. Today, I’m sharing our Halloween-themed Practical Life activities:

Pumpkin Hammering: a pumpkin, golf tees and a wooden hammer

This is such a hit with all three of my kids! I’ve seen it done a few different ways. 

– pre-drill holes so that children have an easier time hammering the golf tees into the pumpkin

– make small dots with a marker all over the pumpkin so that children have “a goal” 

– give the materials and see what happens!

I typically go with the third option. The kids have always been able to do it!

Pumpkin Washing: a pumpkin, basin with water, veggie brush, towels

My 3 year old loves hand washing, baby washing, window washing — so pumpkin washing is right up her alley! You can add a washable marker as an extension — your child can draw a jack-o-lantern face and then scrub it off!

Pumpkin Threading: pipe cleaner, pony beads

This one is a true test in fine motor skills. 🙂

Scooping: two bowls (or in this case a bowl and a silicone baking mold), a scoop, and something to transfer (balls, pompoms, rice, beans, etc.)

Tonging: two bowls, tongs, objects to transfer

The kids are having such fun with all these themed activities!