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Fall is a wonderful time for harvest events and spooky celebrations at any grade level. This collection of reviewed resources offers ideas to incorporate seasonal activities in the regular curriculum. Whether you focus on a specific activity or simply share these for enrichment outside of class, your students will find "seasonal" learning opportunities.
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9 Ready-to-use Halloween Lesson Plans for in the Classroom - Lucie Renard
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K to 12
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Book Widget's 9 Ready-to-use Halloween lesson plans for the classroom feature easy activities to do with students in all grades. The featured lessons include: Bingo, Crossword Puzzle,...more
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Book Widget's 9 Ready-to-use Halloween lesson plans for the classroom feature easy activities to do with students in all grades. The featured lessons include: Bingo, Crossword Puzzle, Drawing and Reading, Hangman, Theatre, Story Writing, Haunted House, Dia de los Muertos, and Webquest. Just click on which lesson you want and let the fun begin.
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tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (46)
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Students can use Lino, reviewed here to post which was their favorite activity. Students can access the lesson on the site using a Symbaloo, reviewed here collection of Halloween activities. Finally, students can create their own digital escape room by using and editing the Halloween Escape, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Free Halloween Resources - Teachers Pay Teachers
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K to 8
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View these Free Halloween resources offering a large and diverse collection of downloadable, teacher-created materials that celebrate Halloween while reinforcing academic skills. You'll...more
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View these Free Halloween resources offering a large and diverse collection of downloadable, teacher-created materials that celebrate Halloween while reinforcing academic skills. You'll find everything from crafts, printables, worksheets, puzzles, and writing prompts to themed math and literacy activities, many of which are labeled as "no prep" and ready to use. These free resources span a wide range of grade levels, from PreK up through upper elementary and middle school, and cover multiple subject areas, making it easy to choose materials that fit your students' needs.
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tag(s): crafts (83), halloween (46), puzzles (147), writing (311)
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Use themed reading passages, word sorts, or grammar worksheets from the site as rotating literacy centers that help students practice skills with a festive theme. Incorporate free Halloween math puzzles, color-by-number sheets, or problem-solving games to review key concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Choose a Halloween writing prompt or story starter activity, then have students share their spooky tales through dramatic readings or short digital story slides using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Activities for Your Classroom - Nearpod
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K to 6
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The Nearpod blog post "Halloween classroom activities for engaging students in learning" shares creative, interactive ways to weave Halloween themes into lessons. It highlights tools...more
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The Nearpod blog post "Halloween classroom activities for engaging students in learning" shares creative, interactive ways to weave Halloween themes into lessons. It highlights tools like Time to Climb (a gamified quiz with a seasonal twist), slide-based lessons on Halloween traditions, and ELA activities, including reading prompts and descriptive writing. Teachers can use these ready-made resources or customize them using Nearpod's interactive features--turning standard lessons into spooky, student-centered experiences that balance engagement with curriculum goals.
tag(s): fall festival (14), game based learning (210), halloween (46)
In the Classroom
Assign the interactive Nearpod slide deck on Halloween's origins and traditions, followed by a Think-Pair-Share discussion comparing holiday customs around the world. Use Nearpod's Collaborate Board for students to brainstorm eerie settings, character traits, and plot twists before writing their own short Halloween stories. Launch a Nearpod "Time to Climb" quiz with Halloween trivia or themed academic questions to energize students at the start of class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Activities and Lesson Plans - AFT's Share My Lesson
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K to 12
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Discover nearly 100 free resources spanning PreK through 12th grade, designed to help teachers infuse seasonal fun into the curriculum. You'll find everything from STEM experiments...more
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Discover nearly 100 free resources spanning PreK through 12th grade, designed to help teachers infuse seasonal fun into the curriculum. You'll find everything from STEM experiments such as "Oozing Pumpkin" and math challenges to reading prompts, art projects, and cross-curricular lessons. These flexible materials support a wide range of subjects, allowing educators to celebrate October in a way that keeps learning front and center.
In the Classroom
Have students predict, measure, and record data on a pumpkin's weight, circumference, and number of seeds. Use the "Oozing Pumpkin" activity for an exciting, hands-on lesson on chemical reactions. Use creative writing prompts from this collection to inspire students to craft short Halloween-themed stories that incorporate literary devices such as simile and personification. Provide recycled materials for students to design and build their own "monster" creations, and then have them write descriptive paragraphs or backstories for their inventions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dia De Los Muertos Printables - IXL Learning
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K to 12
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Choose from over 150 free downloadable activities for Dia de los Muertos suitable for all ages and subjects. Use the filters to narrow down your selections by grade level, subject,...more
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Choose from over 150 free downloadable activities for Dia de los Muertos suitable for all ages and subjects. Use the filters to narrow down your selections by grade level, subject, support content (such as ELL and special education), and format. Activities include writing templates, printable books, note-taking organizers, and much more. Access all materials by creating and logging into a free account.
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tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (46), holidays (225), mexico (52), worksheets (71)
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Bookmark and save this site to access a wealth of resources for teaching about Dia de los Muertos. Extend learning by asking students to compare and contrast holiday traditions between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos by creating Venn Diagrams using the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here. Many of the free materials are available in Spanish; use these items to teach basic Spanish words and phrases. Use Blooket, reviewed here to create games that reinforce understanding of this Mexican holiday. Search the Booklet library to find many pre-made games about the Day of the Dead that are ready to use for different grade levels.
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FREE Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Activity Pack for All Ages - Twinkl
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K to 8
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This download from Twinkl shares a collection of free resources for celebrating Day of the Dead with activities suitable for students up to eighth grade. Younger students can complete...more
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This download from Twinkl shares a collection of free resources for celebrating Day of the Dead with activities suitable for students up to eighth grade. Younger students can complete crafts, color sugar skulls, and access the art pack that includes an observation activity comparing Halloween to the Day of the Dead. Resources for older students include PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations, a one-page project, and an Ofrenda Worksheet. Sign up for a free account to access and download all of the activities.
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tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (46), holidays (225), mexico (52), preK (288), worksheets (71)
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Add this packet to your current resources for teaching about Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). Be sure to visit other links on Twinkl to find a Day of the Dead emergent reader ebook, along with other teaching resources. Extend learning by asking students to create their own stories about Day of the Dead using Story Maker by ABCya, reviewed here or Storyboard That, reviewed here.
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Comparing Cultural Holidays - The Kennedy Center
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3 to 5
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Invite your students on a festive journey as they compare cultural holidays through a vibrant lesson from the Kennedy Center-perfectly tailored for grades 3-5. In this activity, learners...more
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Invite your students on a festive journey as they compare cultural holidays through a vibrant lesson from the Kennedy Center-perfectly tailored for grades 3-5. In this activity, learners explore the traditions, music, and art of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, examining the similarities and differences between these celebratory customs. Through guided discussions, creative projects, and musical exploration, students gain insight into how communities honor the themes of remembrance, creativity, and celebration. This lesson not only fosters cultural awareness and empathy but also encourages artistic expression and critical thinking as students reflect on how holidays connect to identity and culture.
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Show images or objects related to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. Have students sort them by holiday and explain their choices, sparking a discussion about the meaning of each tradition. Have students create a Venn diagram comparing Halloween and Dia de los Muertos in terms of purpose, symbols, food, and music, then share findings in small groups. They can use Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here to create the Venn diagram digitally. Students can write a short paragraph or journal entry imagining they are attending Dia de los Muertos or Halloween in another country, describing what they see, hear, and feel.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Spooktacular STEAM - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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The Van Andel Institute for Education's "Spooktacular STEAM" resource offers a collection of four free, Halloween-themed units. Each unit includes three lesson plans, one for each grade...more
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The Van Andel Institute for Education's "Spooktacular STEAM" resource offers a collection of four free, Halloween-themed units. Each unit includes three lesson plans, one for each grade level (K-2, 3-5, and 6-8). Lessons are designed to engage students in grades K-8 with creative, hands-on activities that integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Activities include challenges like "Engin-eerie Activities," "A Gas-tly Glow," "Mysterious Mathemagic," "EEK-o-systems," and "Gak Attack!" These lessons encourage students to apply the engineering design process and critical thinking skills in a fun, seasonal context. All materials are accessible through Google Slides, providing educators with ready-to-use resources that include teacher overviews, estimated time requirements, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
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Students can engage in the activities that are available on the site. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to answer the reflect questions. When completing the Spooktacular STEAM: Mysterious Mathemagic, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a collaborative mystery number book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Horror Escape Room - Genially
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4 to 12
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This horror escape room and its included template will give you a spine-chilling experience. Play the game as shared to gather inventory: a key, musical notes, a briefcase, and a ...more
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This horror escape room and its included template will give you a spine-chilling experience. Play the game as shared to gather inventory: a key, musical notes, a briefcase, and a magnifying glass. As you enter the different rooms, use the items in your inventory to move further through the room. The topics for the questions include characters from horror movies, superstitions, and mythical creatures. Use the provided template to change questions as needed to fit the age of your students. Share this escape room using the share link, which includes a URL link, embed code, and links to share on social media.
tag(s): digital escapes (25), gamification (75), halloween (46), holidays (225)
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Share this escape room with students as designed, or modify the template to match the interests and ages of your students. For example, change the questions for younger students to include Disney villains, scary Halloween costumes, or Halloween candy. For older students, use questions from age-appropriate movies and books or take students on a virtual journey to "scary" places such as Transylvania. Find ideas to include in your escape room at The Halloween Collection reviewed here. Include this escape room as an activity for students to participate in during your Halloween or Fall parties.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Escape - Genially
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3 to 12
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Use this template from Genially, reviewed here to create an engaging Halloween escape room activity for students of any age. Try the escape room out...more
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Use this template from Genially, reviewed here to create an engaging Halloween escape room activity for students of any age. Try the escape room out by playing with activities found in the preview to collect five pieces of candy, then click "Use this template" to create a copy on your account and personalize the content. This template includes animations and audio features that add a spooky feel to the escape room. When ready to share, choose from options to share as a presentation on your whiteboard or provide students with a link to play from their devices.
tag(s): digital escapes (25), fall (12), halloween (46), holidays (225), mysteries (27)
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Customize and share this escape room activity with your students as you recognize and celebrate Halloween. Use it as a station during fall or Halloween parties. Change the questions to match your students' age level and content, and your curriculum. For example, include Halloween math word problems or vocabulary with spooky definitions. Find additional tools to include in your escape room by visiting TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Escape Room Resources, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Creeping Hour Podcast - WGBH
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3 to 6
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"The Creeping Hour" is a horror anthology podcast series produced by WGBH, designed to captivate young listeners. Hosted by the Creeps--three friends who transformed into monsters after...more
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"The Creeping Hour" is a horror anthology podcast series produced by WGBH, designed to captivate young listeners. Hosted by the Creeps--three friends who transformed into monsters after indulging in too many scary stories--the series presents spine-chilling tales that are both thrilling and age-appropriate. Each episode introduces a new narrative, offering educators a unique resource to engage students in discussions about storytelling elements, suspense, and creative writing. Teachers can access the series and explore its episodes at wgbh.org.
tag(s): creative writing (125), digital storytelling (151), halloween (46), podcasts (137), stories and storytelling (65)
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Before listening, play eerie sound effects (ex., creaking doors, whispers, wind howling) and have students predict what kind of scary story they might hear. While listening, have students track key suspense elements (setting, rising tension, climax, and resolution) and discuss how the story builds fear without relying on visual cues. Use Read Write Think's Story Map reviewed here to complete the activity digitally. Students can choose a creature or eerie figure from an episode and create a descriptive character sketch with detailed traits, background, and a visual representation. Additionally, this is a great activity to share with students around Halloween.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Beware the Ides of March. But Why? - History.com
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6 to 12
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This article describes the origination of the phrase Beware the Ides of March and explains its place in Roman History and Pop Culture. Learn what the phrase meant before Julius ...more
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This article describes the origination of the phrase Beware the Ides of March and explains its place in Roman History and Pop Culture. Learn what the phrase meant before Julius Ceasar was killed, and how that event has influenced today's culture.
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Use this interesting article during your studies of Ancient Rome or when reading Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. For younger students, create a guided reading activity using Read Ahead, reviewed here, or with older students, have them annotate the article with Kami, reviewed here. During Halloween, you could use this article to discuss superstitions and what superstitions your students know about. Create a Padlet, reviewed here with columns to keep track of good and bad superstitions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Girlstart - Girlstart
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3 to 8
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Girlstart's simple mission statement is "to empower girls through STEM." To deliver this mission, Girlstart offers many opportunities to bring STEM activities to girls through programs...more
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Girlstart's simple mission statement is "to empower girls through STEM." To deliver this mission, Girlstart offers many opportunities to bring STEM activities to girls through programs and camps, conferences, community education outreach, and hands-on activities and guides for educators to use in their classrooms. The downloadable hands-on activities include a colorful work page and a list of inexpensive and easy-to-find materials needed to complete each project. Additional resources include weekly activities, STEM Halloween ideas, and a calendar with thirty-one DeSTEMber ideas to promote the idea that STEM is everywhere.
tag(s): engineering (140), gravity (45), halloween (46), space (229), STEM (330)
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Take advantage of this site's activities and learning opportunities to encourage girls (and boys) to participate in STEM lessons. Each hands-on activity includes a link to add materials to an Amazon shopping list. Add these items to your Donors Choose, reviewed here wishlist to request donations to support classroom STEM lessons. Conduct activities as part of science centers or after-school programs. Engage students in learning by introducing activities through a short animated video using Adobe's Animate from Audio, reviewed here. After students complete the activity, share their projects by creating an ebook with Book Creator, reviewed here. Include pictures of projects, student audio descriptions of the design process, and links to articles sharing information about the science behind the design on each student's page to create a class STEM book.
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Let Dia de los Muertos Stand on Its Own - Learning for Justice
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2 to 8
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Read this article from Learning for Justice to understand the misconceptions in comparing Dia de los Muertos with Halloween. Find links to articles and activities to help you further...more
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Read this article from Learning for Justice to understand the misconceptions in comparing Dia de los Muertos with Halloween. Find links to articles and activities to help you further understand the historical and cultural differences between the two holidays. The first link is a recipe for making sugar skulls (calaveras de azucar). Another link from Edsitement, reviewed here, has two videos. The first one is a symphony orchestra performing
Camille Saint-Saens's "Danse Macabre", and the second video has subtitles to explain what is happening in the video; this second video will help students to visualize the Day of the Dead holiday. Finally, there is one other link to explore, which is connected to the words "a celebration of life ;" it would be an excellent site for students to use for researching different holiday customs.
tag(s): aztecs (10), cross cultural understanding (176), cultures (242), fall (12), fall festival (14), hispanic (46), holidays (225), mexico (52)
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Bookmark this article for use during your fall festivals activities or cultural diversity lessons and while explaining the difference between Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. Show the video on Edsitement, reviewed here, which shows celebrations of Dia de los Muertos, as an introduction to the class. Enhance learning by asking students what they observed and document this on a two-column Padlet, reviewed here, with one column labeled Dia de los Muertos and the other Halloween. Take advantage of the other links on this site by challenging students to research the two holidays and continue with the Padlet comparison.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Activities to Teach and Excite Kids - Colleen Bonnett twinkl
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K to 5
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At this site, you will find an explanation about Dia de los Muertos - a time of honoring friends and family who have passed and when the holiday occurs. In ...more
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At this site, you will find an explanation about Dia de los Muertos - a time of honoring friends and family who have passed and when the holiday occurs. In addition, there are some examples of how it is celebrated and various ideas and examples of activities to help introduce your students to Dia de los Muertos; these include poetry, kite making, classroom displays, a booklist, altars (Ofrenda), banners, a two-minute video clip, and several others. Many of the activities have downloads, but they are not free. This review is for the free parts of this site. Reminder: due to the sensitive nature of this topic, it is best to inform parents and guardians that you will be teaching about this holiday. The video clip resides on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube it may not be viewable in your classroom.
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Whether you go all out with a Dia de los Muertos celebration in your class or only do a lesson, this holiday will help to introduce your students to various cultures. This site has so many ideas for your classroom that you may want to refer to it year after year; be sure to bookmark it. Also, if you have students who celebrate this festival, you may want to ask them and their parents to help you with classroom activities. Since this festival occurs at the same time as Halloween, do a little study about the history of Halloween and have older students compare the two celebrations using an Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram, reviewed here.
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Diwali Activities - Teachwire
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K to 6
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Bring Diwali to life in your classroom with this Teachwire article, which presents eight creative decorating ideas and hands-on activities ideal for younger elementary students. Each...more
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Bring Diwali to life in your classroom with this Teachwire article, which presents eight creative decorating ideas and hands-on activities ideal for younger elementary students. Each idea comes with clear instructions and uses easy-to-find materials. Highlights include a song-based lesson (a version of "Candlelight" to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star), paper cup garlands, clay or play-dough mandalas, DIY lanterns, mini elephant crafts, and card-making projects. The article also gives a brief overview of Diwali as a five-day Festival of Light, celebrated with lamps, rangoli, sweets, and family gatherings. It includes printable lesson plans that explore Diwali's origins and how it compares to other light-themed celebrations.
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tag(s): crafts (83), cultures (242), fall (12), fall festival (14), holidays (225), religions (122)
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Take advantage of the ideas shared on this site to find hands-on crafts and activities to enhance your lessons on Diwali and fall festivals. Use Bloomz, reviewed here, to schedule volunteers to assist students when making crafts. As students learn about Diwali, use an online game resource such as Baamboozle, reviewed here, to practice and learn about the terms associated with this celebration. As a final project, create a class book using Imagine Forest, reviewed here, that includes text, videos, and images to tell the story about Diwali.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Diwali: Festival of Lights - National Geographic Kids
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K to 6
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Learn the basics of the five-day celebration of Diwali from this article shared by National Geographic Kids. In addition to a short description of the history of Diwali, the article...more
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Learn the basics of the five-day celebration of Diwali from this article shared by National Geographic Kids. In addition to a short description of the history of Diwali, the article tells about the differences in the celebration found in western, southern, and northern India. One helpful portion of this article talks about the day-by-day events during Diwali. This article also includes a link to a longer article on the National Geographic site that tells more about Diwali; email registration is required to view the National Geographic article.
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Include this article with your other resources for students to use when learning about Diwali or as part of a larger fall festival unit. Engage students by using FigJam, reviewed here to share information about Diwali and provide opportunities for student interaction. For example, create a Jamboard slide for each day of the Diwali celebration and ask students to add digital sticky notes that share how those events compare and contrast with their holiday celebrations throughout the year. Many terms used to describe Diwali may be unfamiliar to students; use Pear Deck Flashcard Factory, reviewed here, to create interactive flashcards that include illustrations for students to print and use or export to Gimkit, , reviewed hereto play interactive games.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dipal's Diwali: Diwali for Kids - Twinkl Kids' TV
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K to 6
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Learn about Diwali through the eyes of Dipal and his family in this YouTube video from the popular Twinkl Kids' TV channel. This five-minute video begins with the family's preparations...more
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Learn about Diwali through the eyes of Dipal and his family in this YouTube video from the popular Twinkl Kids' TV channel. This five-minute video begins with the family's preparations for Diwali, including shopping, cleaning, and decorating their home. The story continues as the family and community participate in religious celebrations commemorating Diwali. The video summary also includes a link to the Twinkl webpage that shares additional information about Diwali and Hindu celebrations. The video is hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then it may not be viewable.
tag(s): cultures (242), fall (12), fall festival (14), preK (288), religions (122)
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Add this video to your current resources for teaching about fall festivals and Hindu celebrations. Use a bookmarking tool such as 3x3 Links, reviewed here, to easily share links to student resources, including this video, games, and other activities. Many terms related to Diwali may be unfamiliar to students; take advantage of the features of a video enhancement tool such as EdPuzzle, reviewed here, to add comments within the video that share the definitions of terms as students view them. As students learn about fall festivals, create a collaborative digital book with WriteReader, reviewed here, to share students' written work and drawings. WriteReader is an excellent choice for creating digital books for young students because it offers the option to include student writing along with correct spelling underneath.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Hangout - National Geographic Kids
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2 to 6
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Halloween Hangout is an excellent starting point for finding Halloween and fall activities and information. Browse through to find costume ideas, games and learn about ghostly animals....more
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Halloween Hangout is an excellent starting point for finding Halloween and fall activities and information. Browse through to find costume ideas, games and learn about ghostly animals. Another valuable portion of this site shares tips for a plastic-free Halloween.
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Share a link to fun and games activities on classroom computers for use during computer center time. For example, challenge students to test their Halloween knowledge by taking the Halloween Quiz. View the Wierd But True! Halloween infographic that shares data on the percentage of parents that steal kids' Halloween candy, then take a poll in your classroom as a comparison. Create and share your classroom data using Data GIF Maker, reviewed here. This resource allows you to make three different types of graphs easily. Use this tool to create graphs of your students' favorite candy, favorite Halloween books, or length of time spent trick or treating. Use an infographic creator such as the one found at Canva, reviewed here, to share data about your class's Halloween experiences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween STEM Challenge - Bone Bridge - Feel-Good Teaching
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3 to 8
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This STEM challenge is not just for Halloween; include it with your makerspace activities and problem-solving lessons at any time during the school year. Provide students with supplies...more
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This STEM challenge is not just for Halloween; include it with your makerspace activities and problem-solving lessons at any time during the school year. Provide students with supplies including q-tips, pipe cleaners, craft sticks, pennies, and rulers to begin this challenge. The goal is to use the provided materials to build bridges that test strength, capacity, and length. Suggested content connections include the skeletal system and bridges.
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tag(s): body systems (41), bridges (11), engineering (140), forces (42), halloween (46), holidays (225), makerspace (39), Problem Based Learning (11), STEM (330), structures (17)
In the Classroom
Incorporate this engaging activity into a Halloween learning center, or for those that don't celebrate Halloween at school, include this activity within many content areas. This activity is easily adaptable to lessons about the skeletal system, force and motion, bridges, and even geometric properties. As students begin exploring different methods to create bridges, use FigJam, reviewed here as an information-gathering resource. Create a Jamboard with two columns, one column for ideas that work and another for failed attempts. Use a student blogging tool such as edublogs, reviewed here, and ask students to blog about their bridge-building attempts. Include pictures of student's creations as part of their blog. Extend learning by asking students to describe their problem-solving activities and share their thoughts on important features required to build strong bridges by creating a multimedia presentation using Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here. Adobe Express includes tools for creating websites, videos, images, and more. Another multimedia presentation tool to consider is Genially, reviewed here. Genially includes easy-to-use features that can create interactive images, video presentations, and interactive content. Use Genially's features to create interactive images that include students' explanations of their bridge's features.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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