Halloween on Planet Smarty Pants
The next 10 days is certainly going to be busy in our house. Smarty turned 8 yesterday, and she is eagerly looking forward to other important events of October – her birthday party, a big Halloween celebration in her school called Monster Boogie Bash, a class “fall party”, and, of course, Halloween. With all new toys and books that she already received, the days will pass fast for her, but kids who are counting days until Halloween night might enjoy a count down with many learning and creative ideas shared by After School Link Up participants.
10. Read Halloween BooksPick a book for early readers recommended by KC Edventures or check out one (or more!) from spooky chapter books recommended by A Book Long Enough.
9. Have Fun with Glow SticksUse one of those fun glow sticks ideas from P is for Preschooler
8. Make a ScarecrowIt’s even more fun if you do this scarecrow art project from Boy Mama Teacher Mama with a group of kids, but it will also work for one child.
7. Make a BatPick one of great Halloween bat crafts from Gift of Curiosity.
6. Spell with Skeleton BonesYou can play this fun spelling game with “skeleton bones” from Jdaniel’s Mom for any spelling level.
5. In the Mood for Pen and Paper?Check out this giant list of printable Halloween Activities from KC Edventures..
4. Put a Halloween Twist on a Classic Science ExperimentI really liked this witch science twist on “egg in salt water” from Science Kiddo.
3. Make a Homemade Halloween CostumeThis monster headband from Fantastic Fun and Learning looks so cute and doesn’t take a lot of time.
2. Do a Halloween Science ExperimentScience Sparks shares 20 terrific science activities for Halloween. Perhaps your kids can pick one they like best.
1. … And a Little More Sensory Halloween ScienceSurprise your kids or Halloween guests with one of these Halloween chemistry ideas that I collected into one round up.
More Halloween Ideas for Kids?Follow my Pinterest board Halloween.
Follow Natalie Planet Smarty Pants's board Halloween on Pinterest.
Your TurnWho are your kids going to be for Halloween this year. Smarty still wants to wear her ghost Halloween from the last year (in the picture in the beginning of this post).
2014 After School Link Up Hosts
- The Educators' Spin On It
- Planet Smarty Pants
- Boy Mama Teacher Mama
- Mama Smiles
- Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational
- The Measured Mom
- This Reading Mama