Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create Halloween-themed arts and crafts using only materials found at home.
Materials and Prep
- Construction paper (various colors)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
- Any additional materials you may want to use for decorations (e.g., glitter, stickers, yarn)
- Printed Halloween-themed coloring pages (optional)
Make sure you have a clear workspace and gather all the materials before starting the lesson.
Activities
- Create a Halloween-themed paper chain: Cut strips of construction paper and decorate them with Halloween designs using markers or crayons. Glue the ends of each strip together to form a chain. Hang the paper chain as a decoration.
- Make a spooky spider web: Cut out a large circle from black construction paper. Create a spider web design on the circle using white crayon or marker. Glue a plastic spider or draw one on the web. Hang the spider web on a window or wall.
- Create a Halloween mask: Cut out a mask shape from construction paper. Decorate it with markers, crayons, or any other materials you have. Attach a string or elastic to the sides of the mask to wear it.
- Color Halloween-themed coloring pages: If you have printed coloring pages, use your markers or crayons to color them in. You can also draw your own Halloween pictures and color them.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31st each year. It is a time when people dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating."
- "During Halloween, people often decorate their homes with spooky and fun decorations like pumpkins, ghosts, and skeletons."
- "Arts and crafts are a great way to get creative and make your own Halloween decorations using materials you have at home."
- "Paper chains are a simple and fun way to create a festive atmosphere. You can hang them around your home or in your classroom."
- "Spider webs are often associated with Halloween because they can be spooky. You can make your own spider web using black construction paper and white crayon or marker."
- "Masks are commonly worn during Halloween to dress up as different characters. You can make your own mask using construction paper and decorate it however you like."
- "Coloring pages are a great way to relax and have fun. You can use your markers or crayons to bring Halloween pictures to life."