Halloween is fast approaching and I’m struggling to cram in all those fun activities I’ve jotted down in my ratty composition notebook. This activity, making caramel apple scented homemade playdough was one of them. Caramel apples are symbolic of fall for us. A trip to the local pumpkin patch isn’t complete without one of their yummy, sticky …
It’s getting close to Halloween!! I love this holiday because it affords so much in terms of creative and imaginative activities for kids. There are so many great resources to find fun activities for kids during the Halloween season. Here are a few of them that have free printables to use with kids. Halloween is …
It’s the Halloween season! Time to go to the pumpkin patch, make costumes, and go trick-or-treating. There are so many fun activities for kids during this time of year. But one of my favorite memories from school is the “downtime” work that we would do. You know… easy things like crosswords and word searches that …
Not all kids (or parents) enjoy the pumpkin carving process. Children with autism or sensory processing disorders find it uncomfortable. Parents find it too messy. I totally get it. I honestly don’t enjoy the squishy-guishy feeling of pulling out the innards of a pumpkin. That’s why I put together this collection of no carve pumpkin …
This week’s theme for our Toddler Playschool free printable is Halloween. Surprised? This is another one of those topics where there are just SO MANY books and activities to pick from. So, I went with some of our favorites. This toddler lesson plan for Halloween in packed full of not-so-spooky fun for toddlers. This curriculum is ideal for …
Monsters have an appeal year round, but this time of year, monster activities are in high demand around these parts. Monster activities for kids can be presented in various ways… As art, sensory experiences, science experiments, math, and more! Here are some fun and educational monster activities for preschoolers from some of my favorite bloggers. Sort by …
Happy Halloween! So many of us are gearing up for a night of trick-or-treating. It’s a fun and magical time for children. But it can also be dangerous if proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are 5 easy tips to keep kids safe on Halloween… Light it Up Trick-or-treating doesn’t officially start around here until it’s …
I don’t honestly remember when the last time I carved a pumpkin was. Last year we painted them, and the year before that… I have no clue. I think someone carved one for us? Going through this backtrack in our Halloween traditions sort of makes me feel like I’ve let my kids down thus far. …
Does your child love pumpkins as much as my son does? Every time he sees a pumpkin, he points it out. I decided to use his love for pumpkins in a fine motor activity. Pumpkin lacing was born. Materials orange, green, and black felt (I purchased one piece of each color for 23 …
When my oldest was in elementary school, I was a room mother. For holiday parties, I always got to have fun planning the craft. This is what we made for her Halloween craft in 5th grade. Aren’t they cute? They’re made out of toilet paper!!! So I thought we’d resurrect the project and make some more toilet paper …
