HALLOWEEN
Getting kids into the HALLOWEEN SPIRIT It’s one of the best times of the year for children, but how can you help your child get into the spirit of Halloween? We’ve come up with lots of ideas to create a truly scary atmosphere for your child so that everyone is ready and prepared for the spookiest event of the year.
Get CRAFTY!
Get COOKING!
All children like to make a mess and be imaginative. Well, let them do this for Halloween. Most of these ideas only require simple materials and things you can find lying around your house. SPOOKY SPIDER CRAFTS For this, all you’ll need is an old toilet roll, paint, scissors, paper and googly eyes. Cut the end of the roll into eight leg sized pieces and bend the legs upwards so they stick out. Dip the legs in black paint and print onto paper. Then stick on your eyes. What better way to enjoy this event than with lots of edible treats? Below are some really easy and cheap ideas you can try at home. HALLOWEEN CUSTARD Layer broken-up chocolate brownie and custard into a short glass. Once filled to the top, use two mini marshmallows and chocolate buttons to create eyes. JELLY WORMS Pack a cup with straws and pour in your jelly mix. Then leave to set in the fridge. Getting them out can be tricky, but you could turn this into a great Halloween game!
TISSUE PAPER GHOULS Take an old jam jar and wrap with tissue paper. Then draw spooky faces onto the paper. Place a torch or electric candle inside.
PUMPKIN PRINTS Cut an apple in half, dip in orange paint and have pumpkin shapes printed before your eyes!
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MUDDY WORMS Make up a batch of chocolate Angel delight, and poke jelly worms out of the top as though they’re coming out of the ground. Then sprinkle with grated chocolate to look like worm casts. Families Leeds 19