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Spooky Sensory Bin

Spooky Sensory Bin

Ready for the spookiest sensory bin you ever did see? I love making these for my kids around the holidays. Dyed spaghetti is less messy than the black bean bin and easier to clean up. I have the directions on dying the spaghetti below. This spooky bin was enjoyed by my kindergartner and toddler and then I actually used it… Read More

Halloween Classroom Party Ideas

Halloween Classroom Party Ideas

By: Ali McNulty  We’re about a week away from Halloween and classroom Halloween parties. These are a few favorites that we have used in classrooms over the years. They’re easy, fun and the kids love them. Halloween Class Party Craft Ideas Spooky Flying Ghost https://www.pinterest.com/pin/67624431890389112/   Pumpkin Apple Stamps (can do this on paper or inexpensive tote bags and make… Read More

Fingerprint Pumpkin Patch

Fingerprint Pumpkin Patch

Here’s a cute Halloween craft to try with the kids: a fingerprint pumpkin patch. It’s easy and depending on the age of the child, you can either do most of the steps yourself and just add their fingerprints or have them do the whole craft on their own. You only need a few supplies and you’ll have a sweet little… Read More

Halloween Craft: Spooky Toilet Paper Ghosts {& Mini Boden Halloween}

Halloween Craft: Spooky Toilet Paper Ghosts {& Mini Boden Halloween}

 Halloween crafts are our favorite projects to make. Our neighborhood gets very festive for Halloween and the kids want our house to be as “boo-tiful” as the rest. Lately they keep telling me our house isn’t spooky enough. They think we have plenty of pumpkins but need more ghosts and spiders. I was trying to think of a craft they… Read More

Five Fast, Fun & Festive Halloween Activities

Five Fast, Fun & Festive Halloween Activities

Halloween is a week away! Halloween may look a little different this year but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate close to home and to have some fun this week while you prepare. We’re also planning a small Halloween themed birthday party this week so I’ve been narrowing down easy snacks and activities for a safe outdoor party…. Read More

Simple Preschool Activities: Halloween

Simple Preschool Activities: Halloween

This week’s theme is Halloween! Less than 2 weeks until Halloween and my kids can’t wait.  For this week’s post we’ll make, eat, read and play with all things Halloween! For more on our free simple preschool activities at home series, click here. The intro post tells all about this simple program, ages, etc and links to all of the… Read More

30 Halloween Projects For Kids

30 Halloween Projects For Kids

It’s time to pull out the black and orange paint, pipe cleaners and construction paper! We’re back with another year of fun Halloween projects for kids. We have some cute new crafts to share, and below those we’ve linked to some of our favorite Halloween projects from the last 2 years. If you click on the name of the craft,… Read More