FREE Halloween Eerie Writing Prompts

 It's almost time for Halloween eerie writing fun!

Put on the Halloween mood music, and start writing...

Get the full packet at AUL and TpT

For more FREE Halloween activities visit the this month's blogposts.

Happy Halloween!
Beth, Educator Helper

FREE Halloween Coloring Activities.

Happy Halloween!

This week's FREE fun activities are for all ages, so grab a friend and let's do some coloring! 

Be sure to display your Halloween decorations for all to see... 

Halloween Activities:

At AUL: 

Halloween Holiday Activities and more...

At TpT:

Halloween Coloring Sheets
Eerie Writing Prompts
Write a Halloween Story with Word Bank
Get Fit Action Story: Frank N. Stein's Haunted House
Wacky Wayne's Halloween I-Spy
Halloween Count, Color, and Match


FREE Halloween Handouts:

Have a Happy Halloween!
Beth, Educator Helper

Columbus Day & Make Your Own Board Game

It's an argument that's been going on for centuries--who discovered America? 

There are many viewpoints on the historical event, but the best is a Native American point of view given in a past newsletter called "Notes from the Chief", written by Bill John Baker, former Chief of the Cherokee Nation:

Take time to discuss and debate true and false historical facts of who discovered America with your students as we celebrate Columbus Day. 

FREE Native American and Columbus Day Activities:

Native American Role Models at AUL 

Make Your Own Board Game: 

AUL or TpT Board Games Activity

Happy Columbus Day!
Beth, Educator Helper

FREE Halloween Classroom Scene Setting Ideas

Get in the Halloween spirit by setting the scene for a month of October fun!

Try these classroom decorating ideas to create a Halloween atmosphere and mood: 

1. Let students decorate--set a theme for each class wall then let students do the work. Pre-plan by having students envision their final wall scenes then draw these on plain paper. Have lots of Halloween themed handouts on hand for students to make and display. 

Try the Fall Halloween Bundle at TpT for all your activity needs: 

2. Dim the lights--opt for flashlights, battery operated tealights, glow in the dark sticks, and battery operated desk lamps to help students get in the Halloween mood. Students love using alternative lighting, so place plenty of these on desks, rugs, and tables.

Use Wacky Wayne's Halloween I-Spy at AUL or TpT!

3. Ditch traditional seating--bring in blankets, rugs, and large towels for students to lounge on while they create a Halloween atmosphere and create and read Halloween themed stories. 

Try Get Fit Action Stories at AUL or TpT to get active while reading:

4. Music is a must! YouTube has plenty of eerie Halloween music, and this one includes a fireplace and pumpkin scene. Choose one with lots of different sounds. Then, get writing scary stories! 

Get the group writing stories Let's Write a Scary Story or Write A Halloween Story with Word Bank at AUL or TpT.

5. Fog machine and light projected scenes--these easy to set-up and use machines can change an ordinary classroom into an extraordinary holiday setting. These are in high demand, so purchase your fog machine or projector early in the season. 

Use Eerie Writing Prompts at AUL or TpT to create some imaginative seasonal stories!

Setting the mood helps students enjoy the holiday season, so let students take the lead and create their own October classroom atmosphere!

Happy Halloween!
Beth, Educator Helper