A Month of Halloween FREEBIES and Fun

It's almost Halloween! 

This month's blogposts will feature a month of FREE Halloween activities, so be sure to check back each Sunday for hallowing fun handouts. 

Let's start the month with scary music to set the mood:

Follow up with writing Halloween stories to stimulate students' creative imaginations: 

Need more Halloween activities? Visit Educator Helper Halloween headquarters and check back each Sunday for FREE activity handouts!

Click here to get the full Halloween writing packet:

Using Scat to Teach Writing Patterns

Rhythm, rhyme, and music are excellent examples of patterns in writing. Not sure how to get started? 

Try a fun-filled, action packed lesson plan! Use Jazz and Blues: Let's All Sing the Blues with Scat for active learning pattern review:

Begin with Jazz Fly read by author Matthew Gollub:

Then, write your Scat with your students:

Packet includes:

History, patterns, repetition, and slang make Scat writing fun and educational for students. Learn about the history and great artists of the genre of Blues and Jazz then write Scat and perform for peers!

History and culture of Blues and Jazz
Patterns/Repetition
Slang
Song
Lyrics
Rhythm and Rhyme
Blues and Jazz Greats focusing on Ray Charles
Sing-along example
Writing process
Peer reviewing/workshopping
Overview of the Blues and Jazz era
Elements of Blues and Jazz
Research component
Critical Thinking activities
Extra Resources 
Lesson Plan 

Learning about Jazz and Blues, its history and culture, and patterns and rhythms will get students up and moving with Scat. Fun, interactive, and educational with links and visuals for all learning styles. 

Be sure to share and perform your Scat Blues and Jazz songs!

Happy Scatting!
Beth, Educator Helper

Homecoming Activities for a Week of Fun

Homecoming is a week of fun filled activities, and keeping students focused and learning can be difficult. Therefore, try incorporating skills into your homecoming activities by using the handouts below:

Need more great homecoming activities that address different levels and sports? Click here to get your Homecoming Activities Packet:

Activities include:

Information Sheets to Handout for Homecoming & Parades
Top Ten Reasons We are #1
Numerous "Homecoming Memories" writing activities 
Favorite Memories with game info handouts 
Scoreboard to fill in
Coloring sheets 
Homecoming Recipe
Homecoming Poem
A Homecoming Cheer
Homecoming Crossword with answer sheet
Homecoming Word Search with answer sheet
Basketball Maze
Football Maze
Write Your Fight Song
Math Scoring Sheet by quarters (add, subtract...)
and more...

Help cheer your team on to a win during Homecoming Week with Educator Helper Homecoming Activities Packet!

Grandparent's Day Celebration

Every day is time to celebrate grandparents! 

And, today is Grandparent's Day, so download some freebies to make and share with your special grandparent.

Need more Grandparent's Day activities?

Click here to purchase complete packet of activities

Enjoy Grandparent's Day!
Beth, Educator Helper