halloween
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Pumpkin Activity round up
‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything! Whether you’re carving your pumpkins for Halloween or trying to figure out how to use up all of the left-over pumpkins and gourds as Thanksgiving approaches, there are a million different ideas for classroom activities using pumpkins. I thought I’d share some of my favorites so that you can get all of your activities in one place! Pumpkin Pie Dough from Fun At Home With Kids Pumpkin Moon Sand from Growing a Jeweled Rose Pumpkins, hammers, and golf tees from Exploring the Outdoor Classroom Describe a pumpkin using your five senses from Gift of Curiosity Pumpkin Pie Art from Fun A Day Make a…
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Friday Freebie
Happy Friday! This month is flying by and I’m not sure that I’m happy about it. The weather is approaching just a little bit chilly and I’m definitely not ready for winter, I want to hold on to fall as long as possible! That said, I’m also very much looking forward to Halloween, and this Candy Corn Alphabet bunting would be the perfect Halloween themed addition to any classroom! Download the free bunting from Mr. & Mrs. Brightside and enjoy with your class for the rest of the month!
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Preschool Halloween Party Activities
The most difficult piece of any holiday party is planning activities that will keep the kiddos busy, but still be easy enough that they can do them independently – because you barely have time to breathe during a party, let alone facilitate games and crafts. I’ve put together a list of 10 activities that would be perfect for any preschool Halloween party. Mini pumpkin relays – challenge the children to place a mini pumpkin on their head and walk a short distance without it falling off. If they’re really good at it see if they can circle around a chair or plastic cone. Sensory bins – There are a million…
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Planning a classroom party
Whether you are planning a Halloween party or a Harvest Party, it’s time to start thinking about it! I know some people dread party days, but I love them. Parties are the perfect time to build classroom communities. They give the children a common event to look forward too and opportunities to bond over their anticipation, and throughout the actual party. Over the years I’ve come up with quite a few tips for making those crazy party days run just a little more smoothly. The planning makes all the difference, so consider your party details as I run through some of the questions you might want to ask yourself. What…
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Friday Freebie – Tricks or Treats
Happy Friday! I’m all about Halloween, I’ve started planning already – cookies, treats, costumes, and decorations. It’s always important to take some time to think about safety too. Today’s freebie has you covered! This “Is it a Trick or a Treat” set from First Grade and Flip Flops is perfect for introducing a discussion about Halloween safety and giving students an opportunity to practice their safety skills. Download your copy and enjoy your weekend!
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Halloween Decorations for the Classroom
I’m re-posting this from last year because these decorations have saved me so much time and energy, I hope you love them as much as I do! I love to change up my decorations at home to go with the seasons, but I’ve never really done it at school, mostly because I can’t afford to buy decorations for home and school – and because I don’t have a place to store those decorations. BUT that’s all about to change. I really wanted to do something cute for Halloween, so I created a super cute set of matching classroom decorations – bunting for the wall, cupcake toppers (or stickers), treat bag toppers, name tags,…
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DIY Classroom Decorations for Fall
If you’re anything like me, your classroom probably feels like home, you certainly spend enough time there! There a few ways that I make my classroom my own, and one of those strategies is decorating the classroom for each season – just like I do at home. I’ve come up with some easy ways to keep this seasonal decor within my budget. Instead of decorating for each holiday throughout the year, I stick to the four seasons, this means I need fewer decorations, and less space to store my decorations because they stay out longer. I also try to use any natural decor that I can – for autumn pumpkins…
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Friday Freebie – Spider Numbers
Happy Friday! Since it is officially October I can start sharing Halloween freebies, and I know you will love what I’ve got for you today. These spider web numbers from KidSparkz would be a great addition to your halloween math centers. Add some spider rings that the children can count and you’re all set! Have a great weekend, spend some time enjoying everything autumn!
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Friday Freebie – The day after Halloween
Happy Friday and Happy Halloween! Isn’t it wonderful when Halloween falls on a Friday (or even better, on a Saturday)?! It is so nice to know that you won’t have to attempt to manage all of your kiddos on the day after Halloween, when they’ve all been up too late and are coming down of a sugar and adrenaline rush. The freebie that I found for you today is the perfect activity for the day after Halloween. Mandy Neal’s The Day After Halloween worksheet is a lifesaver. It asks all of the questions that your students really want to answer on the day after Halloween. Mandy suggests this as a…
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My Halloween Costume
I’m really picky about costumes, I don’t usually dress up for Halloween unless I can think of a costume that includes my regular clothes. I love Halloween, I just have a really hard time making myself look silly on purpose – I know, I really need to loosen up. I have a few (ok, a lot) of criteria when it comes to choosing a costume for school;1. I have to feel comfortable wearing it at school (still slightly professional, appropriate, etc.)2. I want others to know right away what I am, questions just make things awkward3. I hate wearing hats, headbands, or headpieces of any kind4. I am not putting…
