Halloween Archives

Halloween Skeleton Craft

Posted by Nicole Carney on Oct 27, 2016 in Activities for Halloween, Halloween | 0 comments

My bugs really enjoyed making these life-sized skeletons, using their own bodies as the outlines. Not only do the skeletons look ghoulishly fantastic hanging on the door and in the windows, but it is was also a great way for them to learn about some of the different bones in their body!

Magic Potion Experiments

Posted by Nicole Carney on Oct 20, 2016 in Activities for Halloween, Halloween, Science Activities | 0 comments

Hallowe’en is almost here, and what better way to get into the spirit than to concoct some colourful, frothy, magic potions!

My bugs really enjoy MineCraft and the Harry Potter series, so this was definitely an activity I knew they would both love. Besides, what kid can resist the allure of experimenting and creating messy, bubbling, erupting, potions?! I even managed to get them to do some writing (disguised as fun, of course).

Halloween Playdough

Posted by Nicole Carney on Oct 31, 2014 in Activities for Halloween, Fall Crafts and Activities, Halloween, Motor Skills, Playdough | 0 comments

A few days ago I create a Halloween sensory bin for my bugs using playdough as the star component. I followed the playdough recipe from here, and added some orange and mint scent to the orange and green playdough for an extra sensory element. I really like the texture this playdough recipe produces, and it lasts quite a long time if you keep it in an airtight container. I like to wrap mine in plastic wrap and then seal it inside of a ziplock bag.

DIY Superhero Capes and Masks

Posted by Nicole Carney on Oct 23, 2014 in Activities for Halloween, Birthday Theme Parties, Fall Crafts and Activities, Fun with Felt, Halloween, Superheroes | 0 comments

For M’s 5th birthday we had a superhero-in-training party. It was loads of fun to plan, and the DIY superhero capes and masks were a BIG hit among our guests.

Candy Math

$Candy Math$

Posted by Nicole Carney on Nov 2, 2013 in Activities for Halloween, Halloween, Math Activities | 0 comments

I really enjoy Halloween, not just because of all the sugary sweets, but because of the excitement of dressing up and the sense of community when we take our kids trick-or-treating around our neighbourhood. Once the cold weather hits, people like to go into hibernation, so it’s a great opportunity to visit with our neighbours!