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Spooky Fun Nannies Love!
October 18, 2026 Leave a Comment
Halloween games are a boo-tiful way to sneak learning into playtime! From matching friendly ghosts to solving spooky mysteries, these games encourage memory, problem-solving, turn-taking, and plenty of giggles. Here are some fun finds for nanny kids of different ages, whether you’re planning a Halloween playdate, a rainy-day activity, or a festive family game night.
1. Halloween Matching Game by MasterPieces
Best for preschoolers and early learners
This cute, not-too-spooky memory game features Halloween characters kids will recognize. Nannies will love the opportunity to practice visual memory, concentration, and taking turns while little ones search for matching.
2. Halloween Witch’s Brew Card Game
Best for ages 4+
A Halloween twist on the classic Old Maid game! Kids match pairs of colorful cards while trying not to get stuck with the odd card out. It’s portable, easy to learn, and ideal for a quick game before dinner or during quiet time.
3. Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters
Best for ages 8+
Who’s ready to brave a haunted house? Players work together to collect treasures while avoiding mischievous ghosts. Nannies will appreciate the teamwork and strategic thinking, while kids get the thrill of a spooky adventure without competing against one another.
4. Mysterium Kids: Captain Echo’s Treasure
Best for ages 6+
All aboard for a ghostly treasure hunt! Players use sound clues to solve a mystery together. It’s a fun choice for curious kids who love guessing games, imaginative play, and figuring out what comes next.
5. Boo-opoly Halloween Board Game
Best for family game time
Monopoly gets a Halloween makeover with ghosts, pumpkins, bats, and haunted properties. It’s a festive pick for kids who enjoy board games and counting, although younger players may need help with the rules and money.
Best for ages 3+
Challenge your Nanny Kids to build the spookiest haunted house they can imagine!Kids love turning their favorite magnetic tiles into something spooky, and Halloween-themed MAGNA-TILES make imaginative play even more exciting! Little builders can create haunted houses, creepy castles, spooky scenes, and glowing jack-o’-lantern displays while practicing creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. It’s a fun, screen-free activity that keeps little hands busy long after trick-or-treating is over!
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“There Was an Old Lady that Swallowed Some Leaves” and Fun Craft
October 17, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turn storytime into a hands-on fall activity! “There Was an Old Lady that Swallowed Some Leaves” by Lucille Colandro is a breezy, whimsical rhyme book paired with vivid illustrations making it a chaotic tribute to autumn and an absolute page-turner for children. It is an excellent book for preschool through early elementary kids to practice […]
[Continue reading...]Halloween Apple Smiles
October 16, 2026 Leave a Comment
Give your little monsters a reason to grin! These spooky-cute apple bites turn crunchy apples, creamy peanut butter (or Sun Butter), and mini marshmallow teeth into a Halloween snack that’s almost too silly to eat! You Will Need: 3 Red Delicious Apples1 Cup Natural Peanut Butter or Sun Butter1 1/2 Cup Mini MarshmallowsParing KnifeServing Platter […]
[Continue reading...]Halloween Sun Catcher Craft
October 14, 2026 1 Comment
Turn any sunny window into a Halloween masterpiece! Kids can create colorful pumpkin, ghost, bat, and candy corn sun catchers simply using tissue paper and self-adhesive laminating sheets. It’s an easy, mess-friendly craft that lets little artists of any age play with color while adding a festive glow to the Halloween decor. You Will Need: […]
[Continue reading...]Falling for Fall: Autumn Toys and Games Kids Love
October 11, 2026 Leave a Comment
Cooler days, colorful leaves, and acorns everywhere! Autumn is the perfect season to bring a little nature-inspired fun into your nanny playroom. These toys and games offer more than entertainment: they encourage fine motor development, early math, problem-solving, and imaginative play. Here are some fun finds to add to your fall activity rotation! 1. The […]
[Continue reading...]“The Crayons Trick or Treat” by Drew Daywalt and Making Costumes for the Crayons
October 10, 2026 Leave a Comment
Last week the kids and I made costumes for the Sheepy in “Creepy Sheepy” and this week we did the same with the crayon protagonists in “The Crayons Trick or Treat” by Drew Daywalt. After reading “The Crayons Trick or Treat” with the children in your care, set up a coloring and drawing station where […]
[Continue reading...]Pumpkin Waffles
October 9, 2026 Leave a Comment
October means pumpkin patches, crisp fall days, and pumpkin everything! Turn that autumn favorite into a kid-approved breakfast with these delicious pumpkin waffles. It’s a tasty way to bring a little pumpkin patch magic to the breakfast table for the children in your care. You Will Need: 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups milk whole […]
[Continue reading...]Painted No-Mess Jack O’ Lanterns
October 7, 2026 Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy Halloween decorating without digging cold, slimy pumpkin guts out from under your fingernails, welcome to the no-carve zone! Trade sharp knives and gooey seeds for paintbrushes and markers and let the kids unleash total creative freedom while you skip the post-craft cleanup headache. You Will Need: Medium […]
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