Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a basic understanding of what the paranormal is, explore fun stories about ghosts and monsters, and create their own spooky tale using their imagination!

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Colored pencils or crayons
• A comfortable place to sit and read
• A few fun ghost or monster stories (these can be made up or from memory)

Before the lesson, think of a few simple ghost or monster stories to share. Make sure the stories are fun and not too scary!

Activities

• Story Time:

  Start by reading or telling a fun ghost or monster story. Encourage the student to ask questions about the characters and what they think will happen next!

• Drawing Monsters:

  Have the student draw their favorite monster or ghost from the story. They can use their imagination to create a new one if they want!

• Create a Spooky Story:

  Help the student write their own short spooky story. They can use prompts like "Once upon a time, in a dark forest..." and let their imagination run wild!

• Paranormal Detective:

  Set up a little "investigation" where the student can pretend to be a detective looking for clues about ghosts or monsters in the house. They can write down what they find!

Talking Points

• "What do you think paranormal means? It’s all about things that are beyond what we can see!"
• "Can you think of a ghost or monster from a movie or book? What do they look like?"
• "Why do you think people like to tell spooky stories? It can be so much fun!"
• "What kind of monster would you like to create? Let’s make it super unique!"
• "If you were a paranormal detective, what would you be looking for? Ghosts, monsters, or something else?"
• "Remember, it’s all just for fun! The paranormal is like a big adventure for our imaginations!"