Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Bat Writing and Craft--for Bat Unit or Halloween Fun!

Studying bats? Or just want a Halloween project? This resource may just fit the bill. It's a craft and writing packet just right for kids in grades 1-3. There are a variety of ways you can use the pages and activities in this packet. Choose any or all of the activities to suit your students' grade or skill level.(Since we have diverse classrooms and not everyone celebrates Halloween, this packet can work for all students.) But we know that bats are popular in ANY season.

As an added feature, a little bat book is also included with this download. The Big Brown Bat has instructions and an easy-to-follow pattern. The final art project made of construction paper, is a large bat that can hang upside down or right-side up. Upside down, it can hold a collection of bat facts. This makes a cool bat pocket! 

Check it out, and read a more detailed description. Go to my store where you'll find it at this link: 
Suggested Grade levels: 1-3

Happy Bat Writing and Crafting!



Monday, October 28, 2013

This Witch Got Caught in Our Window Shade!


Just a little Halloween drama for the week!

     This is my only window in my room...but it's a great little corner to showcase some seasonal books. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat is still one of my favorites. I have a few more good ones, but the kids have already swiped them up! My kids love this little theme corner.

 (By the way...it really does look like a witch got rolled up in my shade!)

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Greyfriar's Kirkyard, Edinburgh, Scotland

A Cemetery Steeped in History

   Photo by Brian W. Gomez 2013

Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooking Edinburgh Castle

Scotland has been a popular destination for pilgrimages of all ages due to the unfathomable popularity of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Books. Be it known, that there are alleged hauntings at this famous cemetery, such as those of the ghost of Mackenzie. It is one of the most well-documented sites for alleged paranormal activity in history. No wonder Ms. Rowling's books were so full of magic and mystery!

Wouldn't it be spook-tacular to visit this cemetery on Halloween?

For more fascinating information about this cemetery, click below:


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