Halloween Things to Make and Do
#3 in Things to Make and Do Series
What’s inside...
Little children will love the creepy crafts and puzzles in this spook-tacular activity book. It's packed full of exciting ideas for making Halloween decorations, pictures and more, from straw skeletons and spooky spiders to paper chains and pumpkins, with clearly illustrated instructions and tips. There are also plenty of drawing, spotting, counting and matching activities, perfect for keeping young witches and wizards busy in between makes.
Discussion points
What was your favorite Halloween craft from the book and why?
How do you think creating these crafts could make our Halloween celebration more special?
If you could invent your own Halloween craft, what would it be and what materials would you need?
Which craft do you think would be the most fun to make with friends or family?
How do you feel when you finish making a craft by yourself?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, show genuine interest in their favorite crafts and ideas, and plan to create one together.
Encourage your child to think creatively by asking them to come up with their own craft ideas, offering help to gather materials if needed.
Create a comfortable craft-making space where you can work on projects from the book together, enhancing the shared experience.
Praise their efforts and creations, regardless of how they turn out, to boost their confidence and enjoyment in crafting.
Discuss the themes of creativity and imagination highlighted in the book, relating them to everyday situations or past experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The book provides various Halloween-themed crafts and activities that encourage children to use their imagination and creativity.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these creative skills in school projects or while solving problems by thinking of unique solutions.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: Each activity in the book comes with a set of instructions that the children need to follow to achieve the intended result.
Real-World Application: Learning to follow instructions can help children in academic settings, in building or fixing things, and in understanding and respecting rules.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills Development
Explanation: Activities like cutting, drawing, and assembling crafts contribute to the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Enhanced fine motor skills can improve a child’s handwriting, ability to use tools, and perform everyday tasks like tying shoelaces or buttoning clothes.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: Some crafts may require time and multiple steps to complete, teaching children the virtue of patience and the importance of persevering to complete a task.
Real-World Application: This can help children in dealing with challenging tasks in real life, teaching them to not give up easily and to see projects through to the end.