Every year kids look forward to Trick or Treat. They take time to decide what they are going to dress up as and maybe even change their mind a time or two. Then “Trick or Treat” day comes and they get to go from house to house collecting candy. For a kid, what could be better!
Halloween does not have to be scary. Why not give Trick or Treat a learning twist?
You will need the following supplies:
Paper bag for each child Art Supplies Variety of trinkets and items that can be glued to the costume
What you will need to do to prepare for this activity:
Cut arm holes and head hole in each bag. Depending an ability levels of the children, write a letter on each bag.
Bring on the kids:
Give each child a bag costume. Write a letter on the bag, if this is not already done. Decorate the costume with pictures of things that start with that letter.
Examples: B – Buttons, Birds, Batons C – Cats, Crayons, Colors H – Half, House, Halloween
What else can you do with the costumes?
Create the costumes a day or two before you celebrate Halloween. This gives time for any glue or paint to dry. Have the children put on their costumes and go an a letter parade through the school. With a little planning you can get the whole school involved. Children could even go Trick or Treating for letter based items (B – Badges, C – Crayons, G – Goldfish).
We love learning that is hidden in play. Teachable moments can be found all around us. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!