Free Printable Bugs, Spiders Activities for Harvest and Halloween

Free Printable Insects and Spiders Lesson Plans and Activities Do you like insects or do they just bug you? Whether you're a hexapoda aficionado (bug lover) or a you have a phobia of the little critters, it's important to understand insects and spiders and their place in the environment. Here are free printable bug activities, crafts and coloring pages and lesson plans to help. Autumn is all about bugs. Just in time for your fall science, harvest, nature or Halloween lesson planning. Read more

Free Printable Halloween Countdown Calendar

Free Printable Halloween Countdown Calendar Oh the agony of waiting for little ones looking forward to Halloween and trick or treat. 'How many more days?' They ask. Why not turn this anticipation into a fun learning experience? Here is a free printable Halloween trick or treat countdown calendar. Read More

Cheap Halloween Candy Giveaways for Trick or Treat

Cheap Halloween Candy Alternative Giveaways Originally written for Valentine's Day treat alternatives, the ideas listed work perfectly as Halloween treat giveaways! Over 100 inexpensive trick or treat prizes and goodies! Non-candy,sugarfree goodies, perfect for trunk-or-treat, Christian parties, office, business, doctor, dentist, library, school and any trick or treat giveaways! One year I gave out inexpensive books and my trick-or-treaters loved them. They requested them for next year. View more »

Vintage Boxed Halloween Costumes, Retro Fun

Halloween Costumes - 1970s Vintage Boxed Sets Halloween back in the day--do you remember the packaged trick or treat costumes that came in a box? Remember the sweaty masks and plastic tie-at-neck costume? You could find just about any character in those days! My favorite was the princess with the melamine blonde coif and red lips. What was your favorite? Walk with me down memory lane. (Looking for an inventive couples costume idea? Why not track down some of these...) View more »

Cheap Candy Alternative Halloween Trick or Treat Giveaways

Candy Alternative Halloween Trick or Treat Giveaways 50 Treat ideas to replace candy for trick-or-treat. Inexpensive prizes, books, school supplies and novelties. Skip Halloween candy. Use for Trick or Treat, classroom, business, organization and other Halloween treat giveaways. These ideas are not costly. View more »

Halloween Party Guide: All ages, All groups

Cheap Easy Halloween Party for Kids of Any Age Need ideas for Halloween holiday activities for children? Here is the definitive guide. Compiled by a 25-year veteran teacher and loaded with time, money and energy saving ideas, you can host a party that every one will enjoy (even you!) View more »

Christian Alternative Halloween Party Planner~ Celebrate, don't just replace!

Christian Party Planner for October Parties Christian themed party. Games and activities. All Saint's Eve focus. Don't just hide from Halloween. Explore the real liturgical significance of October 31. Includes costumes, food, treats, decorations, activities and service opportunities! Catholic All Saints Eve activities with non-denominational variations. View more »

Halloween Party, Harvest Festival, All Saints Day Party Planner

How to Organize a School Festival or Party Overview and checklist of planning and organizing basics for hosting a large group event. Perfect for a trick or treat or scout event, school festival, Halloween parties, church harvest suppers, Catholic All Saints Day activities. Geared especially for family or children's events. View more »

DIY Haunted House (or barn, backyard, church or school)

DIY Gothic Haunted House for Halloween Details for activities, sound effects, decorations and costumes for an authentic haunted house, right out of Dark Shadows.  I created this haunted house in high school (1981) A group of friends and I did the haunted house in our church basement. Visitors went from room to room. We sold tickets as a fundraiser for church missions. The whole community turned out and loved it. My mom brought my 4-year-old brother and 2-year-old sister. The Cujo room scared them silly (a guy dressed like a dog rushed out guests). My brother BJ was terrified, but he knew he had to protect the ladies. So he summoned his courage, shouted at the "dog" and smacked him across the face! That brave little boy died in 1982 in an accident. This is dedicated to you, buddy. Love, your big sister. This would be a great literature, art or theater class activity. View more »