Fall brings all kinds of seasonal delights—pumpkin patches, cozy sweaters, and Halloween fun! If you’re looking for an engaging and sensory-rich activity that your toddler will love this spooky season, why not create a Jello Graveyard?
Items You Need
- Large, shallow dish or plastic container
- Different flavors of jello (preferably in dark, earthy colors like grape, black cherry, or lime
- Plastic Eye Balls, Bones, Skulls
- Jelly Limbs
- Mini Tombstones
- Tongs or Spoon
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Instructions
- Start by preparing the jello according to the package instructions. You can use a few different flavors to create a layered effect—darker jello like grape or black cherry can give a spookier, graveyard feel. Pour the jello into a shallow tray or dish and allow it to set in the fridge.
- Before the jello is fully set, begin decorating! Add in the eyeballs, have the bones sticking out of the ground, add tombstones or Milano cookies standing up. Add gummy worms crawling out of the “dirt,” candy pumpkins, and gummy ghosts to bring the graveyard to life.
- Now the real fun begins! Your toddler can explore this spooky graveyard with their hands.
The Jello Graveyard is the perfect mix of spooky Halloween fun and sensory play for toddlers. It’s a great way to celebrate the season while keeping little ones engaged in a hands-on, creative activity.
Are you looking for more fun fall toddler activities? You can explore all Beauty Within the Hills fall activities here or read our Fall Toddler Activity Blog post here!
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