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By Amanda Boyarshinov 2 Comments

Halloween Playdate (or party) for Toddlers

Have you ever left a toddler playdate at someones house and thought – WOW, that was a ton of fun!  We had a great time, my child had a chance to socialize AND learn! Take a peek at these Fun Halloween Crafts for Toddlers
Halloween toddler part: playdough imagination station

Halloween Activities for Toddlers

Well, I just did and it was really something worth sharing with all of you!  I honestly canNOT claim any of it as my own!  The hostess did most of the AMAZING decorations and learning stations while other moms brought snacks, activities and games.  Me (9 months pregnant at the time) brought some snacks to add.  Yes – we all must not be on our A game all the time!!!  But let me tell you, this mommy did an amazing job of making our playdate so successful!

So what made it such a great playdate?

For one….There was learning stations set up around the room designed for toddlers. Each station focused on a different skill.  She had labels written out (LOVE THIS for early literacy!) and all the supplies needed to complete the activity at each station.  The hostess made several and other moms added theirs to the mix as they arrive (doing it this way is helpful because then everyone helps to make the playdate a success)

Station 1: Decorate a gourd with play dough!

 

(My sons’ creations!)
 Station 2: Make a counting book using themed stamps.
Make a counting book with themed stamps

Station 3:  Match the shape and color on the Jack-o-lantern.

Using a “pin the nose on the pumpkin” poster, some amazingly creative mom changed it up so we could talk about shapes and colors with our kids.  A “FUN” game turned into learning activity in moments!!!

Matching shapes Halloween Activity

 Station 4: Color Matching activity

 

Color Matching Activity for toddlers

For 2… Then, no perfect playdate is complete without a craft for kiddos (and parents) to take home.

Make a spooky creature using a picture frame and craft items

For 3… A good playdate must always have snacks!  Festive snacks are great, but healthy is too!!!  This momma had snacks on the deck – a great idea for messy tots!

Healthy Snacks for a halloween playdate
And then, last but not least, the hostess had all these AMAZING little things around her house to make the playdate extra special!!!
REALLY cool decorations like this
Decorate your pictures for a Halloween playdate
She had masks and horns and wigs and wands on all of her pictures.  I really had decoration envy!!!  They were adorable!!!

 

And notes for the kids on the wall like this…
Choose a sticker activity for toddler playdate

and extra little treasure like this…

Make a coldren with treasures for toddlers to take home

all ready for the kiddos!

Doesn’t this make YOU want to host a playdate???  I promise, toddlers are easy to please!  Just remember

1. Set out age appropriate activities with all the supplies needed out before the kids arrive.
2. Plan for kids to make and take at least one craft
3. Have healthy festive food

Hope you are able to celebrate the season in a special way with your toddler and friends too!

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Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Fall, Halloween, Tot School

About Amanda Boyarshinov

K - 12 masters reading teacher, author and mom to 3. Amanda is a National Board Certified teacher with oodles of experience in early childhood education.

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Comments

  1. Amandine says

    October 27, 2012 at 2:54 am

    We had a great time! Thank you for your input always…

    Reply
  2. Britney {Jesses Girl} says

    October 30, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Wow! Looks like it was super fun!

    Reply

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