Halloween Adventures
In this exciting Halloween thematic unit, learners will have the opportunity to explore a variety of literacy, math, and science activities.
Kellie Thompson
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(531)
What's included
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
In this 1 week flexible schedule class, learners will explore a wide range of subjects and skills using a Halloween theme. Through engaging activities and hands-on experiences, learners will develop essential academic skills, creativity, and practical life skills. This is a flexible schedule class which means there are no live classes. Each day I will add pre recorded videos into the classroom by 9 am central time. Learners may watch the videos and follow along with the lessons. There will be a video each day and for each subject. So there will be around 5 short (5-10 minute) videos and activities each day. Do not feel like you have to do them all in one day or at a time. There are different subjects that you can focus on the subjects that interest you most or use them throughout the day. The class is designed to be fun, interactive, and educational. Each day will incorporate a mix of hands-on activities, group discussions, creative expression, and exploration of various subjects. No prior experience or knowledge is required for this class. It is designed to cater to all levels of learners, from beginners to those with some prior knowledge. All that's needed is a curious mind, enthusiasm, and a willingness to participate in our exciting Halloween-themed activities. Day 1: Spiders Math - Spider Web Number Bonds (one to one correspondence and beginning adding) LIteracy - Itsy Bitsy Spider (sequencing and creating their own rhyme) Science - Life Cycle of a Spider (Why are spiders good?) Life Skills - Creating a Map (Where did the spider go?) Art - Creating a Spider Web Day 2: Ghosts and Mosters Math - Monster Eye Counting and Sorting (sort by size, color, shape and counting) LIteracy - Create Their Own Spooky Story (orally or they can write down their story) Science - Ghost Balloons (learn about static electrity) LIfe Skills - Halloween snack (Learners will create their own trail mix) Art - Ghost Handprint Day 3: Pumpkins Math - Sorting Pumpkins and Pumpkin Seed Counting (skills: counting to 100 by 1s, 2s and 5s) LIteracy - I'm a Little Pumpkin poem (create thier own descriptive poem and alphabet work) Science - Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Life Skills - Roasting Pumpkin Seeds Art- Painting or Carving Pumpkins Day 4: Candy Math - Candy Patterns and Sorting Literacy - Little Miss Muffet (rhyming) Science - Candy Corn Science (disolve the candy in different liquids) Life skills - Healthy vs Treat Choices Art - Candy Wrapper Collage Day 5 - Halloween Parade Share your costumes, painted or carved pumpkins, and any of the activities you created this week.
Learning Goals
Math: Counting, number bonds, patterns, addition, subtraction.
Literacy: Storytelling, word recognition, rhyming, letter recognition, creative writing.
Art: Various art techniques, creativity, fine motor skills.
Science:properties of matter, life cycles.
Life Skills: Safety, healthy eating, manners, practical crafting skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The learners may need help of an adult when carving pumpkins and roasting their pumpkin seeds. Please note they may need carving knives and working with an oven.
Please note that some activities may have a digital component. These will be done through Google Slides. I will provide a link that you may use for your own copy.
Supply List
Day 1: Plastic spiders, pom poms or other items for counters to act like spiders There will also be a digitla version for the spider web number game through Google Slides Printer to print the PDF worksheets Black construction paper, white crayons or paint, spider stickers or pictures Day 2: Printer to print out the PDF worksheets or use the digtial version through Google Slides Paper and pencil or someway to record their story Any size balloon that is blown up and a wall Any snacks that they would like to add to create a trail mix (popcorn, peanuts, candy corn, etc.) Any color construction paper besides white, white paint, black marker or googly eyes Day 3: Pumpkins, carving knives or paint, oven Day 4: Candy Corn Any Candy Wrappers Printer to print out the PDF worksheets LIquids - water, vinegar, and oil Day 5: A way to take pictures and post them in the Outschool classroom
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2017
4.8
531reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State University
While teaching preschool, kindergarten and second grade I did thematic units which incorporated subjects with a certain theme. Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
for 1 weeks1 week
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
