Did you, like me, find yourself volunteering to run your child’s Halloween Party only to realize suddenly that it’s THIS FRIDAY???? I know, I have no idea why they are doing it Friday instead of Monday (I could reeeeally use that weekend to make some cute things happen) but Friday it is.
Thankfully Pinterest has come to the rescue for the gajillionth time. I have the party all planned and it will be epic. Well, epic for these Kindergarteners who have never had a Halloween party before anyway. 🙂 I thought I’d share my plan in case you are panicking and don’t know what to do for your grade schooler’s Halloween celebration.
We will have four stations, each lasting about 10 minutes (the party is one hour). Two crafts, a game and a snack. Then at the end, if we have time, the kids will do a little parade around the room to show off their costumes. Done and done.
CRAFT #1:
Paper Plate Ghosts from A Little Space Like Home. Cute, inexpensive, easy and will take 10 minutes to complete. That hit all my requirements!
CRAFT #2:
Popcorn Witch Hands (I googled it and saw it here). I know that photo is HORRIFIC but I know the kids will love making them and it will take them at least 10 minutes, which is the ultimate goal, right?? Plus I already have a ton of those gloves. Bonus!
GAME:
Don’t Eat Jack! from Pink Polka Dot Creations. My kids LOVE playing the original “Don’t Eat Pete!” so this is a no brainer. Plus the game can last as long as you need it to and is easy to explain. Super cute and a free printable… check!
SNACKS:
Donut Tree from One Charming Party. This is if I’m feeling ambitious but how adorable is that donut tree??? No five year old will appreciate it but I will. If I’m NOT feeling ambitious it will just be a paper plate stacked with donuts. As long as they are edible, no kid will complain.
Mummified Juice Boxes from Blue Cricket Design. Love that these can just be done ahead and brought but will add such a fun detail to the par-tay.
And as a little take home treat, I want to make these super cute Ghost Rice Krispie Treats from The Idea Room. To make it even easier I think I’ll just use the pre-made Rice Krispie treats and trim the corners a bit to make the ghost shape.
So there it is, the Afternoon Kindergarten Halloween Class Party 2011! Totally doable, right? What about you…. are you in charge of your child’s class party? What kinds of things are you planning?
By the way, I’ve officially felt the marked beginning of the “busy holiday season.” I have a love/hate relationship with it. I envy those who love every.single.second of it.
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I know the feeling! I volunteered to run the booth at my son’s school fall festival and forgot all about it up until three days before hand! Now, I’ve volunteered to make spooky cupcakes and spooky treats for Spooky Centers this Friday. Keep your fingers crossed that I don’t forget this! And thank you for posting those precious rice crispy treat ghosts! I do believe that those will be the treat I have to take!
Oh man I have to run my sons halloween party!! I wish I would have seen these cute ideas before I spent money on stuff from oriental trading- so not worth it! The paper plate ghosts are so cute!!
My kiddos are now in high school, but my favorite halloween party game was bobbing for donuts. We would tie mini powdered donuts on a string. Then two friends could race each other to see which one could eat their donut the fastest…no hands of course…great photos!
Love all of your ideas. Soo cute and looks fairly simple! I’m shocked that they still allow Halloween parties. I’ve heard they have done away with Chrstmas and other holiday parties at some schools.
Landee – as always you saved the day! I’m using the mummy drinks for sure. No lame juice boxes in my sons class!
Those ideas are awesome! I’m sure that everyone will have an amazing time!
Cute ideas! And I have to say, as a teacher, we do it on Fridays because we know there’s no chance of having a productive week with Halloween on a Monday. Either that, or we need the weekend to recover from all the craziness! 🙂
oh my…the rice crispy treats are brilliant ! Thank you for the awesome ideas.
Landee- great idea- now if you will post the holiday party BEFORE Dec.15th for me that would be great!
You can be my room mom! I teach 6th grade in Texas…is that ok?!? 😉