Pumpkin Sensory Bin Riddles | Hey Riddle Riddle Inferencing | SLP SPED Autism

Build inferencing, language, and pumpkin vocabulary with these hands-on "Hey Riddle Riddle" Pumpkin Sensory Bin Riddles — a fun, motivating fit for fall and pumpkin units. Students read or listen to a riddle, then find the pumpkin or fall object (or word) in the sensory bin that matches the clues, targeting important speech and language IEP goals.

📖 Riddle Example

It was so round and big

that I gave it a bump-in...

the field just to move it — i

t was such a large ____. 👉 (pumpkin)

📦 What's Included

• "Hey Riddle Riddle" pumpkin/fall-themed riddles for sensory bin play
• Pumpkin and fall themed picture/object pieces to find and match
• Word cards for word-to-picture matching
• Multiple ways to use the set (see preview photos for details)

🎯 Skills Targeted

• Inferencing and clue-based reasoning
• Listening comprehension
• Pumpkin and fall vocabulary
• Word-to-picture matching
• Receptive and expressive language
• Following directions
• Rhyming exposure
• Early reading and vocabulary
• Visual discrimination

📚 How to Use

• Add the pieces to your pumpkin or fall sensory bin and have students dig for the answers
• Read each riddle aloud (or have readers read independently), then find the matching object or word
• Use in speech therapy to target inferencing and vocabulary
• Set up as an independent center or work station
• Use word cards for word-to-picture matching practice
• Pair with mini pumpkins or fall manipulatives for a multi-sensory experience

💛 Perfect For

• Speech-language therapy sessions (SLPs)
• Special education classrooms (SPED)
• Autism classrooms and ABA programs
• Sensory bins and sensory tables
• Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten
• Fall and pumpkin units
• Language and literacy centers
• Occupational therapy (fine motor)
• Early childhood and ECSE
• Homeschool hands-on learning

🌟 Why Teachers & SLPs Love This Resource

• Riddle format keeps inferencing fun and motivating
• Hands-on sensory bin engagement students get excited about
• Targets multiple IEP goals (inferencing, vocabulary, word matching)
• Flexible — works as a sensory bin, center, or small group activity
• Reusable year after year once laminated
• Low-prep, print-and-go
• Perfect for the fall and pumpkin season

🎁 Love this set? Practice all year long! The Hey Riddle Riddle Sensory Bin Activities Bundle is packed with seasonal riddles for inferencing practice every month.

🎃 More hands-on pumpkin, fall, and apple favorites:

• Hands-On Pumpkin Activities
• Hands-On Fall Activities
• Hands-On Apple Activities