Halloween Multiplication Mosaics Worksheets: By solving all of the sums and colour-coding each square on these worksheets, pupils can reveal some gorgeous Halloween images. Walk on a spiderweb: Make a twist on the traditional Montessori “Walk the Line” game, and make a masking tape spiderweb for the children to practice upon Play a game of “Evermore/Nevermore”— ask children if they want to eat broccoli, dance all the time, etc, and have them respond with either “Evermore” if they’d like to always do something, or “Nevermore” if they want to protest it Spoon mini spider figures into an ice cube tray or muffin tray to practice dexterity and one-to-one correspondance Feed the Old Lady: we borrowed an “Old Lady” doll with a hollow body for stuffing in the objects from the story, or you could make a Kleenex box lady similar to my Cookie Monster Alphabet eater. I gave each child one a small version of each animal that the Old Lady ate in the book, and had them each feed the old lady when the animal that they were holding was mentioned in the story

Helen has worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on. Filled with mind-bending stories of dark magic, terrifying hauntings and unexplained phenomena, the world of the occult has left us fascinated and fearful since ancient times. Spellbinding, mysterious and hidden from view, occult practices offer a way to uncover the secret knowledge of the universe, but beware: some say this knowledge comes at a price...Whether you’re a lover of frogs and snails, mushrooms and moss, or fairies and the goblin king, there’s something for you in Goblincore Coloring Book. Inspired by earth and nature, the goblincore aesthetic relishes the wonderful diversity all around us, both the beautiful and the beautifully ugly. One of the great things about colouring is that it’s accessible to anyone. Being able to add your own colours helps make the experience more personal, and, just like goblincore itself, there’s no pressure to make these drawings perfect. Why don't you try teaching your children about the history of Halloween, do some decorating, or even do some traditional pumpkin carving? It's a time to enjoy autumn together, outside spotting the changing leaves and finding conkers, or keeping cosy indoors enjoying the spirit of Halloween. You and your family could: Witches have always worked with nature to hone their craft. That deeply symbiotic relationship has meant that they have been at the forefront of the movement to protect the environment and take care of our beautiful planet. This enlightening guide outlines the practices of ethical witchcraft and includes spells for those witches keen to protect the Earth. These practices are broken down into easy-to-follow sections, making a perfect introduction to green witchcraft.

All of these resources come ready-made as standard, helping you cut down on preparation and ensuring you can spend as much time enjoying Halloween with your children as possible. And since they’re teacher-made, you can rest assured that they have real learning benefits! get ready for bed! This is the perfect before-bed book, as it captures the similar routines (and struggles) that many families follow. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson is a fun, repetitive story about a witch’s flight that keeps getting waylaid by dropped items, and new passengers. Written by the same author as the Gruffalo, it is a cute story that the kids requested over and over again, and helped drive home a good moral about sharing.Zen Ghosts by John J Muth is a unique approach to a Hallowe’en children’s book, featuring a wise panda, Stillwater, who shares deeply spiritual tales with his young friends. Each book in the Zen series has a beautiful message, and this one takes the fear out of the concept of ghosts and makes the idea beautiful. Engineer your own chain reaction– anything from simple dominos to something more elaborate like a marble run! We honestly don't want to brag, but when it comes to Halloween-themed games and activities for EYFS children, we really do have it all! Other spooky Twinkl resources: From crafts and costumes to food and games, The Spooky Halloween Activity Book covers all aspects of Halloween, making it the one book you need for the spookiest night of the year! Explore this rich history of magic and intrigue, as well as occult rituals and esoteric philosophies that continue today. Stories of the Occult looks at hauntings, unexplained deaths, witchcraft, mythical creatures and much more.

Whatever you're looking for to support learning in your early years setting, we're sure we'll have a resource to suit your needs. When is Halloween celebrated?We went around in a circle and made up our own version of the story, brainstorming what else the old lady could have eaten that reminded us of Hallowe’en

Sorting activities: scramble up a bunch of fall-inspired miniatures, table scatter — whatever you have — and have the children sort it out using tongs, tweezers, spoons or their fingers for fine motor practice. In this version, the old lady swallows several Hallowe’en related figures and animals, and the author cleverly switches the traditional “There was an old lady who swallowed a fly, I don’t know why she swallowed a fly, perhaps she’ll die” to the more child-friendly, “There was an old lady who swallowed, I don’t know why she swallowed a bat, imagine that.” I also appreciated that the lady didn’t get “bigger” as she ate more things, as she does in some other stories. Use chocolate or ice cube molds to make frozen yogurt or chocolate treats for the children to recreate their own version of the story with — we made frozen yogurt bones!There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat by Lucille Colandra is a fun Hallowe’en twist on the conventional There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly rhyme. Go for a walk in your neighbourhood and look for cues of Fall, see what “when… then…” sequences the kids can come up with. Why not take this opportunity to support your children's learning through a cooking activity? This Pumpkin Soup - Halloween Recipewill help you do just that.