Fun Halloween Activities for 1st Graders
Looking for something fun to do with your kids this Halloween?
Check out these fun Halloween Activities for 1st Graders! It’s packed with Spooktacular activities that are perfect for kids. From making Halloween crafts to fizzy experiments, there’s something in here for everyone.
Your kids will love these fun and festive activities, and you’ll love how easy they are to do. No more last minute scrambling – check this awesome list today!
Do you want more Halloween ideas? You must see my bigger list of fun Halloween Activities for Kids.
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History and Fun Facts about Halloween
Halloween is a fun and spooky holiday that is celebrated almost all over the world.
Whether you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween or want to learn some interesting facts about the holiday, check out these interesting facts about Halloween:
- Giving out candy on Halloween started in America in the 1920s as a way to prevent kids from playing mischievous pranks.
- The tradition of carved pumpkins originated in Ireland. People used to carve turnips and put candles inside them to ward off evil spirits.
- “Trick-or-treat” comes from the medieval practice of giving food or money to poor people on All Saints’ Day (November 1st).
- The word “Halloween” comes from the Scottish term “All Hallows’ Eve,” which means “the eve of All Saints’ Day.”9 In ancient times, people believed that ghosts came back to earth on All Hallows’ Eve (October 31st). To ward off these ghosts, people would wear masks and costumes when they went outside.
Today, we still dress up in costumes on Halloween as a fun way to celebrate the holiday!
Do you know any other fun facts about Halloween? Share them with us in the comments below!
Recommended Halloween Books for Kids
Have fun this Halloween with any of these books your kids will love. Bring the spooky thrills indoors with a Halloween adventure before you head outside to trick or treat.
The Crayons Trick or TreatThe Halloween Tree: Build New Traditions with This Funny and Imaginative Holiday Book for Children (Halloween Gifts for Kids)Little Blue Truck’s HalloweenFroggy’s HalloweenThe Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky (The Food Group)Even Monsters Get Scared: Halloween books for kids Preschool (Picture Books – to Help Kid Overcome their Fears.) (Bedtime Picture Books for Preschool kids Book 5)
Do your kids love reading books but just don’t have the time to read them all yourself? Grab an Audible subscription to find amazing audiobooks that your kids can listen to on their own. You can get up to two free audiobooks when you sign up for the first time.
If audiobooks aren’t you’re thing, see what cool books you can find on Kindle and your kids will have a huge library ready at their fingertips.
Recommended Halloween Activity Kits
Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Halloween
These Halloween Preschool Worksheets are full of sweet treats, silly monsters and learning fun.
This cute play dough kit will make your little one busy this Halloween.
Fun Halloween Activities for 1st Graders
Kids in first grade will have a great Halloween this year with these fun Halloween activities.
This science experiment is an exciting way to learn about the relationship between fire, air density, and how hot air rises.
If you are looking for a simple experiment, try this floating ink experiment. You just need dry-erase markers, a white plate, and water.
Have fun with this fizzy pumpkin experiment this Halloween. Kids will love it!
Do you want to try a bubbling experiment? This Halloween is the perfect time!
Get crafty with this very easy spider craft using a paper plate.
The Very Busy Spider Craft and More Spider Activities
Read the book and try this super easy spider craft. Perfect for Halloween!
Looking for skeleton crafts? This cute thumbprint skeleton craft is for you!
If your first grader is into gross and spooky things, you should try this eyeball slime recipe.
Your little one will love this pumpkin craft made of black glue.
Here's another spooky but super easy experiment to try this Halloween.
Do you want to have a shadow puppet show this Halloween? Print these templates and you're good to go!
Practice your child's fine motor skills with this washi tape Halloween wreath craft.
Can kids make something out of random supplies? Try this and you'll be surprised by the result!
Gather your painting supplies and try painting these cute little pumpkins.
Halloween is a great time to have some spooky fun with your kids! There are plenty of activities that both you and your child will enjoy. So get creative and have fun this Halloween!
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