🌿 Turn spooky season into a joyful, predictable celebration.

🕯️ Why Halloween Can Be Tricky for Some Kids

Halloween is filled with excitement — bright lights, loud noises, costumes, and changes in routine.
But for children with ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivities, all those fun surprises can quickly feel overwhelming.

The goal isn’t to skip Halloween — it’s to make it predictable, sensory-friendly, and calm, so every child can enjoy it with confidence.

🌿 1️⃣ Set Clear Expectations

Kids feel calmer when they know what’s coming next.
Before the big day, walk through what to expect:

“We’ll eat dinner, put on costumes, visit two houses, and then come home for a movie.”

You can use visual schedules or cue cards to make the plan visible.
If you’re using my Halloween Calm & Fun Kit, you’ll find printable schedule strips and choice boards to make this super easy.

👻 2️⃣ Practice Before the Party

Try on costumes early and check for textures, tags, or masks that might feel uncomfortable.
Take a short “practice run” around the neighborhood to preview trick-or-treating.
When kids know how things will look, sound, and feel, their bodies can prepare calmly.

💡 Tip: Use your Feelings Check-In page to talk about emotions before and after.

🍭 3️⃣ Plan Low-Stimulation Fun

Halloween doesn’t have to mean flashing lights or scary sounds.
Offer sensory-friendly activities like:

• Reading a not-so-scary Halloween story

• Making a pumpkin craft

• Baking cookies together

• Watching a family movie

If trick-or-treating feels like too much, stay home and create a “treat station” or sensory scavenger hunt.

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💛 4️⃣ Use a Calm Plan for Big Feelings

Even with prep, big emotions can still happen — and that’s okay.
Create a Calm Plan together:

“When I feel too excited, I can squeeze my stress ball.”
“When I feel tired, I can take a break in my calm space.”

The Calm Plan from the Halloween Calm & Fun Kit helps kids name their feelings and choose the right calming strategy.

🌙 5️⃣ Keep Bedtime Predictable

After sugar, excitement, and social time, kids need help winding down.
Stick to your normal evening routine: bath, pajamas, story, lights out.
You can also use a short reflection page:

“What was your favorite calm part of today?”

Predictable endings help kids regulate emotions and sleep peacefully after a stimulating day.

🎁 Free Resource: Halloween Calm & Fun Kit

If you want simple, ready-to-use tools to make this Halloween calm and joyful, grab your free Halloween Calm & Fun Kit.
You’ll get:
🎃 Calm Plan page
🌈 Feelings Check-In Chart
🍬 Low-Stimulation Choice Board
🕯️ Calm Corner Mini Poster

👉 Download Your Free Halloween Calm & Fun Kit Here

It’s the perfect first step toward calmer, more confident celebrations for ADHD and sensory-sensitive kids.