Tag: simplematerials

POST HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT

Why let trick or treating be only one day? Take advantage of all the candy you have and trick or treat again and again. The fun doesn’t have to end. My daughter was so upset that Halloween was over and she couldn’t trick or… Continue Reading “POST HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT”

HALLOWEEN TIC TAC TOE

Tic tac toe is a hit with kids of all ages! Win the game and you get to eat a piece of candy! Once the game is over everyone wins and gets to eat all of the candy! Great Halloween treat for little friends!… Continue Reading “HALLOWEEN TIC TAC TOE”

HOMEMADE WINDOW CLINGS

Why buy window clings- when you can make your own? It’s a fun and inexpensive project with easily found materials. Soon your windows will be personalized by your kids. Materials: To Create: Ahead of time I printed out simple outlines of images my daughter… Continue Reading “HOMEMADE WINDOW CLINGS”

DIY Pumpkin Rocks

Create little pumpkin rocks to decorate for halloween and/or to share with friends. Simple easy craft that kids love! How many silly, spooky, and happy faces can you draw? Materials: To Create: 1.) Find rocks by going on a rock hunt. Look for big… Continue Reading “DIY Pumpkin Rocks”

CANDY COTTAGE

Why only make a gingerbread house/candy cottage at Christmas time, when you can make one at other holidays too? This is a great family tradition to start and the whole family can participate. This activity reviews fine motor skills, patterns, color mixing (icing), story… Continue Reading “CANDY COTTAGE”

JACK-O-LANTERN PRINTS

Time to get festive! Make simple jack-o-lantern prints with an apple. Fun and cute craft to decorate your home or share with others! Materials: To Create: 1.) Cut apple. Begin by cutting an apple in half (down the center). Spread out orange paint on… Continue Reading “JACK-O-LANTERN PRINTS”

HAUNTED HOUSE PRINTABLE

It’s almost Halloween- time to get spooky! Make a 2D haunted house with windows and a door. Open them to reveal your spooky creatures. Boo! This activity can be differentiated based on skill level (see options below). Great for ages 2+. Note: This project… Continue Reading “HAUNTED HOUSE PRINTABLE”

SHAPE JACK-O-LANTERNS

Review simple shapes and fine motor skills by making jack-o-lanterns out of paper shapes and Play-Doh. Perfect Halloween activity kids will enjoy without realizing educational. Materials: Process: Start out by reviewing simple shapes that can be used to make pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns. What shapes… Continue Reading “SHAPE JACK-O-LANTERNS”

Halloween Bucket List

Happy Halloween! Click on the list below to print and let the fun begin. How many can you complete?

HALLOWEEN BOOK LIST

Get ready for Halloween with these great books- from old favorites to new, check out my list below! Best for babies up to eight years old. Grab these books at your local library, start your own at home collection or watch a video of… Continue Reading “HALLOWEEN BOOK LIST”