Trick or treating

Math

• The child practiced counting by counting the number of houses they visited while trick or treating.
• They learned about addition by counting the number of candies they received at each house and adding them up.
• The child practiced sorting and grouping by organizing their candies into different categories such as chocolate, gummies, and hard candies.
• They learned about estimating by guessing the number of candies they would receive at each house.

For continued development, encourage the child to create a math game related to trick or treating. They can design a board game where players move around collecting candies and solving math problems to advance.

Book Recommendations

• Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet by Diane deGroat: Gilbert and his friends are excited to go trick or treating, but they encounter some surprises along the way. This book is a fun read-aloud for Halloween.
• The Hallo-wiener by Dav Pilkey: Oscar the dachshund faces teasing from other dogs for his unique Halloween costume. This humorous story teaches children about acceptance and being true to oneself.
• The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing and Cynthia Fisher: Join the Halloween preparations as a family gets ready for trick or treating. This rhyming book captures the excitement and anticipation of Halloween night.