Theme: Halloween

Talk About Being Scared

Materials List: – Pictures of people showing scared expressions – Props or costumes related to Halloween (e.g., masks, toy spiders, fake cobwebs) – Blank paper – Crayons or markers Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize facial expressions that show fear. 2. Identify and discuss things that make them scared. 3. Develop strategies to cope with fear […]

Trick or Treat Board Game

Materials: Scissors, Tape, Playing piece Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out: candy cards, trick cards, Candy bucket mats, and cube/playing pieces. Assemble the playing cube Set up: Place the candy cards inside the candy bucket on the game board Place the trick cards face down on the trick card spot on the game board. […]

Trick or Treat Letter Matching Activity

Materials: Scissors, File folder, Marker of choice Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Attach the mats to a file folder (optional) Cut out letter cards Directions for play: Students take turns flipping over the letter cards. Using a “marker” (such as a candy piece, a manipulative, pom pom etc) or the letter card, students mark the […]

Trick or Treating Pretend Play

Materials List: – Play houses or designated areas for each “house” – Costumes (such as princess, superhero, monster, etc.) – Candy buckets or bags – Play candy (plastic or paper) – Props (such as pumpkins, witches hats, etc.) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop imaginative play skills – Practice social skills including turn-taking and cooperation – […]

Witch Broom Painting

Materials List: – Small witches’ brooms (can be purchased at a party store or made with small sticks and black, green, or purple yarn) – Paper or cardstock – Paint in Halloween colors (black, orange, purple, green) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills by using the small witches’ brooms to paint – Explore […]

Witches and Brooms Color Matching

Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out  each card and color matching piece Directions for play: Students match the correct colored items to the matching colored card Learning Standards: Classifies, sorts & compares materials & objects based on a common quality Assembly Directions:​ 1. Print​ 2. Laminate (optional)​ 3. Cut out each card and […]

Witches Brew Bubbling Cauldron Experiment Video

Witches Hand Snack

Materials List: – Disposable gloves (latex or plastic) – Popcorn – Assorted candies (such as gummy worms, candy corn, or M&M’s) – Plastic spider rings Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills by filling the glove with popcorn and candies. 2. Encourage imaginative play by creating a spooky snack. 3. Promote creativity by allowing […]

Witches Hat Ring Toss

Materials List: – 4 witches hats – Glow in the dark bracelets or pool rings – Open space for playing Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop gross motor skills by throwing the bracelets onto the witches hats – Improve hand-eye coordination by aiming the bracelets at the targets – Enhance social skills through turn-taking and cheering […]