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Traditionally, preschoolers strut from house-to-house to collect Halloween treats. Shake things up a bit with a slimy twist on the customary trick-or-treating activity. A cross between bobbing for apples and playing in slime, the bobbing for candy Halloween activity is sure to elicit squeals of excitement, and all those preschoolers who dare stick their hand in the cauldron of slime will be rewarded with a sweet treat! The bobbing for candy Halloween activity is the perfect addition to any preschool Halloween party, as well as a unique surprise for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night.
What you Will Need 
A Large Plastic Witches’ Cauldron
Green, Purple or Orange Jello, enough to fill up the cauldron (approximately five or six packages, depending on the size of your cauldron.)
Individually Packaged Halloween Candy
Hand Wipes
What to Do
Step 1:
Prepare Jello, according to package directions. For best results, use the Jello Jigglers recipe variation.
Step 2:
Put the Halloween candy in the witches’ cauldron.
Step 3:
Once all the Jello is set, use your hand to “crumple” it up into pieces.
Step 4:
Pour the crumpled pieces of Jello into the witches’ cauldron on top of the candy.
Step 5:
Using your hands, mix up the Jello and the candy.
Step 6:
It’s time for candy bobbing! Allow preschoolers to dig their hand into the slime and retrieve a Halloween treat. Keep the hand wipes accessible to clean up sticky hands and candy.
Bobbing for Candy Halloween Activity Variation
*Instead of using their hands, allow preschoolers to bob for candy with their mouths in the same manner they would bob for apples. This technique works best with small groups.
*Trying to cut back on sugar this Halloween. Use your imagination when stocking your witches' cauldron with treats. Small toys like bouncy balls and whistles make a great alternative to candy and are sure to please.
Happy Trick-or-Treating!
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