Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to recognize and describe various Halloween symbols, understand the concept of costumes, and engage in creative play related to Halloween themes.

Materials and Prep

• No materials needed; all activities will use imagination and verbal interaction.
• Prepare a cozy space for storytelling and activities.
• Be ready to engage in fun conversation about Halloween!

Activities

• Halloween Story Time:

  Read a fun Halloween story together. Use your voice to make it exciting! Ask questions about the characters and what they see.

• Costume Dress-Up:

  Encourage the student to pretend to wear different Halloween costumes. They can act like a ghost, witch, or pumpkin! Discuss what each costume represents.

• Spooky Sounds Game:

  Make spooky sounds together! You can growl like a monster or hoot like an owl. Let the student try making sounds too!

• Halloween Dance Party:

  Play some fun Halloween-themed music and have a dance party! Encourage silly dancing and moving like different Halloween creatures.

Talking Points

• "What do you think a ghost looks like? Can you show me?"
• "What is your favorite Halloween costume? Why do you like it?"
• "Can you make a spooky sound? Let's hear it!"
• "How do you feel when you see pumpkins? Do you want to carve one?"
• "Let's dance like a spooky witch! Can you wiggle your fingers like this?"