Search your playroom drawers because Halloween sticker shirts are a blast for preschoolers. This easy idea is exactly what we needed to recharge creativity and celebrate the change of seasons. Sticker shirts encourage fine motor development and writing preparation by strengthening small hand muscles.
RELATED: This is one of 31 Halloween activities on this super fun list!
Activities This Fall
This fall, we have created pumpkin faces, counted ghost eyes, stuck sticky squares on a pumpkin, and grasped little erasers. We even created a memory game using little pumpkins. The best part is that we can toss them all into a giant bin for the Ultimate Halloween sensory exploration.
October, you have been anything but boring.
So now, let’s take out all the Halloween stickers (thank you, Target, Dollar Spot, and Amazon) for a simple yet SUPER engaging Breakfast Invitation.
Halloween Sticker Shirts
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 1 minute
- ▶️ Play Time: 31 minutes
- ✏️ Supplies: Halloween stickers, markers, white paper
- 💬 Conversation Starter: I thought these shirts could use some decorating. Do you have any favorite stickers here?
- 😁 Language to Use: Oooh. I think my favorite sticker is the large, orange one. (Using descriptive language as an example)
- 💡 Pro Tip: Peel the white backing off large sticker sheets so they are easier to peel off.
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This Halloween Activity Stayed Out All Day Long
Did you know that we keep the Breakfast Invitations out for an entire day?
By dinner, they have been well-loved, with eggs smeared in the middle of the white paper roll. At that point, it is straight to the recycling bin.
For those Breakfast Invitations that we want to revisit, we can create them again.
Remember, Breakfast Invitations take about 5 minutes to create, so you can whip them up instantly. Reuse materials, so you only need the new paper.
RELATED: Did you know that sticker activities like this encourage pencil grip?
Supplies
- Halloween stickers – Grab this pack. We have lots of uses!
- Markers – Keep a pack for yourself!
- White paper – This is the width you need.
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Craving a calmer morning?
Breakfast Invitations are simple learning games that begin the day with play.
Let’s set up Halloween sticker shirts!
- Tape down a portion of your white paper roll.
- Use masking or painter’s tape to adhere to the four corners.
- Place a collection of Halloween stickers in a small bin.
- Draw about four or five shirts on paper.
- Invite your toddler or preschooler to decorate Halloween shirts.
As my four-year-old decorated, he also started coloring in the picture. This is another fine motor activity for kids that encourages writing later on!
PRO TIP: Take off the backing for a more straightforward sticker peel.
Why are stickers important for fine motor skills?
For starters, this activity is great for fine motor practice. See these little chubby fingers grasping the sticker? My three-year-old is strengthening his small hand muscles.
This is a simple preschool activity that encourages:
- Creativity
- Fun – reason enough for me!
- Gives you (the caregiver) a minute to drink morning coffee
Designing your Halloween Shirt is also great for after school, before dinner, or in the middle of the day when you need a minute to catch your breath. We can review milestones for ages 3-4 and prepare simple play activities to support learning progression.
When will you set this up for your preschooler?
Other Fun Halloween Activities to Try
- COLORING: Halloween Color by Number
- ICE SENSORY BIN: Frozen Water Sensory Play
- MESSY SENSORY PLAY: Eyeballs in Shaving Cream (told you it was messy)
Like a moth to a flame, kids love stickers! They are colorful and fun to look at, and children feel capable when they peel off each sticker to decorate. Stickers also have great fine motor perks! When a child peels off each sticker, they make small hand movements and improve concentration. Even better? We can use stickers as a tool to prepare for pencil grip.
A trick I learned as a Kindergarten teacher is to peel off the backing. This gives a child more room to place their fingers correctly and peel off each sticker.
Did your child want to add color to their Halloween sticker shirts? Terrific! Similar to stickers, using markers also helps strengthen fine motor skills. Scribbling is the first stage of writing, and we should encourage it to move toward forming lines, curves, and letter symbols.
Thanks for the great idea! We decorated shirts and dresses at the table this morning and all the kids loved it. I also consider it a win to have some fine motor skills practice already done for the day 🙂
This is awesome, Katelynne! I am so happy to hear how much you (and they) enjoyed it!