Tag: halloween

Remember the folk poem, the Five Little Pumpkins?  Fall into autumn with these classic poems about pumpkins every preschooler loves to learn! Poems and Fingerplays About Pumpkins Five Little Pumpkins Poem #1 Five Little Pumpkins Sitting on the Gate. (Hold up...

With the arrival of October begins the festive autumn season....and the beginning of sugar overload.  It's a challenging time for families who work hard to instill healthy eating habits in their children. Don't let your...

As Halloween approaches, you're probably ready to carve jack-o’-lanterns. Over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkin are sold each year, and most are just thrown away. Don’t just carve your pumpkin and discard the good stuff — eat it too! Get...

Skip the store-bought face paints, and try this homemade face paint recipe that's guaranteed to brighten-up any rainy afternoon or playdate. Kids will love mixing up their own colorful make-up, and you'll love the ability...

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe Every licked the spoon when making pumpkin pie?  This smoothie recipe tastes just like slurping pumpkin pie in a glass! Mix-up your usual fruit smoothie by trying a sweet potato version. Healthy ingredients make...

Easy Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe for Kids Make Saturday mornings even more special with this quick and easy pumpkin pancakes recipe. Cheat a little bit, and start with prepared Bisquick mix and store bought pumpkin pie spice. Let the...

Pumpkin Soup Recipe, The Best You've Ever Tasted! Made with secret exotic ingredients -- a splash of coconut, hint of ripe banana, and packed with fall spice, this pumpkin soup recipe is truly the best you've ever tasted! Try...

The Room on the Broom movie and children's book by author Julia Donaldson is a perfect treat for Halloween fun. Read the book together, then share some popcorn while you enjoy the this splendid...

Before heading out to Trick-or-Treat, help ensure your child's safety by reviewing these Halloween safety tips together, and by choosing Halloween costumes that maximize both your child's safety....and fun! In the nighttime excitement, young children can quickly forget...

With a pinch of humor and a dash of suspense, this list of not-so-scary Halloween books for preschoolers helps soothe their fears, while still embracing the thrill of being scared. Start a home library of special Halloween...