Preschool Halloween Activity - Creepy Crawlers Hunt

By Julie Pirkle

Halloween is the perfect occasion to peruse the backyard for creepy crawlers, spiders and such! This Halloween version of a traditional Easter egg hunt is guaranteed to be a hit amongst preschool bug enthusiasts. No need to be squeamish, mom. Preschoolers are only hunting for toy bugs—this time! This preschool Halloween activity is perfect for holiday parties or fun with just a few friends.

What You Will Need

An Assortment of Toy Bugs

Paper Lunch Bags (One for each participant)

What to Do

Step 1:

Hide the bugs the way you would hide Easter eggs for an Easter egg hunt. Depending on the weather, the creepy crawler hunt can be done indoors or outdoors.

Step 2:

Give each participant a paper lunch bag.

Step 3:

Instruct preschoolers to look for the hidden toy bugs. Let them know that they will be able to keep the bugs they find as a prize.

Step 4:

Once all the toy bugs have been found, have preschoolers count up the number of bugs they have. The preschooler with the most bugs wins an additional prize. Preschool Activities recommends awarding the winner with a pack of gummy worms!

Tip: Keep some extra toy bugs on hand to pass out to preschoolers who may not have found as many as their fellow creepy crawler hunters.

More Creepy Crawlers Hunt Fun

For even more fun and games, have preschoolers decorate their paper lunch bags before the hunt with the Halloween stickers, crayons, etc.

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