This is an easy Frankenstein Sun Catcher to make with the kids. Click here to see how to make Jack-o-Lanterns and Ghost Sun Catchers as well. I prefer using self-adhesive laminating sheets rather than contact paper, which is more flimsy, to make this adorable Halloween sun catcher. You Will Need: Black Construction Paper Green Tissue […]
Watercolor Tape Resist Spider Webs
October 9, 2024 Leave a Comment
Making watercolor spider webs after reading children’s books about spiders and spider webs is a fun, non-scary project to do with children as Halloween approaches. Try reading, “Mrs. Spider’s Beautiful Web” by Beverly Randell and “Spiders” by Gail Gibbons to help the child learn about how amazing spiders can be, how beautiful webs are, and […]
Halloween Night Lights
October 2, 2024 Leave a Comment
These adorable Halloween night lights are so easy to make with mini mason jars, (or any clear plastic or glass jars), with tissue paper, a black sharpie marker, and battery operated tea lights. Let the kids use construction paper and glue sticks for accessories like a witch’s hat if they want to as well. You […]
Halloween Movies for Kids
October 29, 2023 Leave a Comment
Children love Halloween! Some Halloween movies like “Ghostbusters” are classics that everyone should should eventually see. I hope the reviews below will help caregivers determine what are the appropriate Halloween movies to watch with the children in their care. Hocus Pocus Ages 9+ Hocus Pocus is one of the best Halloween movies of all time […]
Spider Web Cupcakes
October 27, 2023 Leave a Comment
I found this Halloween cupcake recipe on the Land O’Lakes website. Kids love baking so allow the children to help you with every step of this recipe. I even allowed the young boys to decorate these cupcakes themselves for their upcoming Halloween party. You Will Need: CUPCAKES 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup Land O […]
Halloween Haunted Houses
October 25, 2023 Leave a Comment
This Halloween craft has been a favorite of mine for years. Inspired by a project from Sarah Jane Studios, this spooky little house features opening and closing doors and shutters that are just begging to be peeked behind. This year, we added a creative twist by printing Halloween characters clip art for the children to […]
Halloween Cookies
October 20, 2023 Leave a Comment
Children love baking and children love Halloween. So making Halloween cookies with this recipe from the Taste of Home web site is always a fun activity to do with little ones in October. Allow the children to help with every step of making cookies from collecting the ingredients, measuring, mixing, rolling the dough, using cookie […]
Halloween Masks to Print
October 18, 2023 Leave a Comment
I found these super quick and easy Halloween masks on the itsalwaysautumn website. Use card stock paper and either staple elastic to the masks for the kids to wear them or paste them to jumbo crafts sticks for the children to hold the masks up to their faces. You Will Need: Card Stock Paper Printer […]
“Stumpkin” and Pumpkin Sun Catchers
October 11, 2023 Leave a Comment
One of my favorite children’s books is “Stumpkin” by Lucy Ruth Cummins. It’s the story of a pumpkin without a stem trying to be sold in a store in the city that feels left out. “Stumpkin” has a stump, not a stem. So, no one seems to want to buy a stemless jack-o-lantern for their […]
Bat Cupcakes
October 28, 2022 Leave a Comment
Here is a cute dessert to make for your Nanny Kid’s Halloween party. My Mom Boss actually made these adorable Bat Cupcakes made with Oreo cookies for their Halloween party. You Will Need: CUPCAKE: 1 cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon baking powder½ cup hot milk or boiling water (the milk will […]
