These 3-dimensional paper pumpkins are very cute and very fun to make–especially if you are 4. My daughter has wanted to do little else the last few days. We are growing quite a pumpkin patch. To make a pumpkin you need: Â 4 strips of orange construction paper. You can make your pumpkins any size. […]
Monster crafts are such fun, they allow you and your kids to be so creative! These treat bags are no exception. Â Because the paint takes a little while to dry, you can either buy already colored bags, use white bags, or just skip the color all together. Another option is to paint them ahead […]
Leaf Mask  A fun Autumn tradition for us is making masks of pressed leaves.  pressed leaves- use leaves that have been pressed for about 24-48 hours, they are still quite flexible at this stage and lay nicely glue solution- 2 parts glue, 1 part water (or use Modge Podge) crayons scissors hole punch […]
 For our story we read It’s Pumpkin Time by Zoe Hall and Shari Halpern. A brother and sister get ready for Halloween early- by planting their own pumpkin patch! Readers will discover the simple joys of gardening and enjoy watching the exciting transformation from pumpkinseed to jack-o’-lantern. simple, bold illustrations inspired our project this […]
 We created Halloween Shadows today and this proved to be great during bedtime. I downloaded the Kiddy Halloween Font and added them to Microsoft Word. I printed it on black paper and cut out the shapes.   Tape a straw or stick to the back and go into a darkened room. Flash the […]
 Replace labels on your favorite drinks for a festive Halloween bash!  Click on picture for full size version
You will need wax paper, Elmer’s glue, a black permanent marker, hole puncher, and black yarn. Â Squeeze about 2 tablespoons of glue onto a piece of wax paper. Pick the wax paper up and let the glue move around. You can move the glue in any direction you wish. When you have the shape you […]
Why did Dracula’s mother give him cough medicine? Because he was having a coffin fit. Â What did Dr. Frankenstein get when he put a goldfish brain in the body of his dog? I don’t know, but it is great at chasing submarines. Â Why wasn’t there any food left after the monster party?’ Cos […]
