halloween crafts

By Juliet Robertson Halloween is a day where dressing up and having fun outside is celebrated. The origins of this festival are a matter of debate but this article is a useful starting point for any teacher wishing to acknowledge the cultural or religious connections. My favourite Halloween took place many years ago whilst I was working in a tiny Highland school with 9...

This Orange Pepper Pumpkin Carving activity for Halloween is perfect for little hands to make. So much easier than pumpkin carving and gives children the independence to carve their own spooky Halloween orange pepper pumpkin. Why not roast them once made to see how they turn out or just eat them up as a tasty snack. Orange Pepper Pumpkin Carving...

A simple Spooky Halloween Mushroom activity for little hands to get involved with. It is really easy to create these spooky mushrooms using just a skewer and mushrooms. Larger mushrooms are slightly easier for children to work with if available. You could ask children to bring them in from home. They can also be roasted and eaten as a tasty...