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Curious how to make Halloween both educational and fun in your primary classroom? Get ready to transform your teaching with our latest episode of One Tired Teacher, where we promise to share three engaging and time-efficient ideas for celebrating Halloween. First, we'll revisit some of our favorite past episodes that highlight Halloween-themed literature and science activities, setting the perfect spooky vibe. Discover our innovative Halloween Matter Lapbook unit, a creative approach to teaching matter through Halloween experiments like Halloween Ooze and Frankenstein's floating and sinking. Not only does this unit meet essential second-grade science standards, but it also integrates math exercises in a meaningful way. Plus, I’ll walk you through a standalone activity called "Trick-or-Treaters Explore Matter," where students get hands-on experience with labeled balloons and plastic cups to infer the contents of trick-or-treat bags.

But that's not all! We're also delving into Halloween-themed Makerspace and rhyming activities that blend literature standards with the engineering design process. Learn how to use Makerspace Moments in Literature to enhance comprehension and problem-solving skills, perfect for those quick sub plans. On top of that, we'll introduce you to a Halloween rhyming bundle designed for kindergarten to second grade, available in both digital and print formats. This bundle is packed with games and activities that make learning phonemic awareness super fun. To sweeten the deal, I’m offering a free Makerspace Masterclass Replay to help you create engaging content that can reclaim your valuable time. Tune in for a treasure trove of Halloween-themed educational ideas that will captivate your students and simplify your planning!

Links Mentioned in the Show:

Episode 50: 7 Sensational Halloween Books Kids Will Love.

Episode 148: More Fun Spooky Halloween Book to Use in Your Primary Classroom

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