Here's some ideas for those autumn classroom parties (non-Halloween) that you may have in another week:
Scarecrow Relay: Bring in overalls, flannel shirts, straw hats and boots. Divide the kids into two teams and have each member dress as a scarecrow and undress, then pass to the next team member on down the line. First team to finish wins! (If you're outside, then you can stuff straw in the shirt and under the hat!
Pumpkin Seed Toss: Keep those seeds from carving the pumpkin and roast them prior to the party. Have a line on the ground to stand behind and a basket to toss seeds into. Again, divide the kids into two teams and evenly distribute the seeds. Have them take turns tossing them in and whichever team has the most in, wins!
Pumpkin Relay: Mark two lines about 6 yards apart and put half the team members behind one line and half behind the other. Have them push a smaller pumpkin with their feet (no kicking!) to the other line and relay back and forth. First team done, wins!
Musical Gourds: Sit in a circle and pass the gourd to music. Whoever has the gourd when the music stops is out! And they keep the gourd! Everyone will get one to take home by the end of the game! (Like Hot Potato!)
Fall Goody Bag Craft: Cut out 3 inch pieces of felt in fall colors. Make up 3" diameter circles for the number of students you have. Sew up simple fabric draw string bags about 5" x 6". Have kids sketch a simple fall animal or symbol, showing examples like owls, squirrels, scarecrow face, acorns, leaves, etc. Have them create their symbol out of felt on the circle to make a patch. Glue together. You can use googly eyes if you want. Have them glue it to their draw string bags and fill with candy at the end of the party!
Fall Snack Station: Put apples on a stick and have the kids put caramel spread on them. Let them dip them in sprinkles, chocolate chips, peanuts (check for nut allergies first), broken pretzels, or candy to decorate. Then eat them!!
Leaf Prints: Gather lots of green leaves (still moist, not dry). Use paint brush and tempera paint to paint one side of the leaves and then press them down onto paper to create leaf prints. This may be done on a cloth napkin or tea towel also, with fabric paint. Mushrooms can be used too and create an interesting pattern if the underside is used!
Hope this helps someone... enjoy!
Scarecrow Relay: Bring in overalls, flannel shirts, straw hats and boots. Divide the kids into two teams and have each member dress as a scarecrow and undress, then pass to the next team member on down the line. First team to finish wins! (If you're outside, then you can stuff straw in the shirt and under the hat!
Pumpkin Seed Toss: Keep those seeds from carving the pumpkin and roast them prior to the party. Have a line on the ground to stand behind and a basket to toss seeds into. Again, divide the kids into two teams and evenly distribute the seeds. Have them take turns tossing them in and whichever team has the most in, wins!
Pumpkin Relay: Mark two lines about 6 yards apart and put half the team members behind one line and half behind the other. Have them push a smaller pumpkin with their feet (no kicking!) to the other line and relay back and forth. First team done, wins!
Musical Gourds: Sit in a circle and pass the gourd to music. Whoever has the gourd when the music stops is out! And they keep the gourd! Everyone will get one to take home by the end of the game! (Like Hot Potato!)
Fall Goody Bag Craft: Cut out 3 inch pieces of felt in fall colors. Make up 3" diameter circles for the number of students you have. Sew up simple fabric draw string bags about 5" x 6". Have kids sketch a simple fall animal or symbol, showing examples like owls, squirrels, scarecrow face, acorns, leaves, etc. Have them create their symbol out of felt on the circle to make a patch. Glue together. You can use googly eyes if you want. Have them glue it to their draw string bags and fill with candy at the end of the party!
Fall Snack Station: Put apples on a stick and have the kids put caramel spread on them. Let them dip them in sprinkles, chocolate chips, peanuts (check for nut allergies first), broken pretzels, or candy to decorate. Then eat them!!
Leaf Prints: Gather lots of green leaves (still moist, not dry). Use paint brush and tempera paint to paint one side of the leaves and then press them down onto paper to create leaf prints. This may be done on a cloth napkin or tea towel also, with fabric paint. Mushrooms can be used too and create an interesting pattern if the underside is used!
Hope this helps someone... enjoy!
1 comment:
wow! so many ideas! I'll have to see what my co teacher is planning and give some suggestions.
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