Jack O’ Lanterns
Photo by Jackins Did you know…Before coming to America, the Irish carved lanterns out of turnips and potatoes. When they
Spark of the Day: Create A Spooky Sound Sentence or Story
Image by digitalartFree Digital Photos Begin by thinking of as many spooky sounds as you can. If you need help, here are some suggestions:A
Bats
Big-eared townsend-fledermaus from blm.gov Did you know… The saying, “blind as a bat” is very misleading because none of the
Black Cats
Black Cat photo from Wikipedia In some countries, black cats are considered bad luck, while in others they are a
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Mary Wollstonecraft, was born August 30, 1797, and became Mary Shelley after marrying Percy Shelley at the age of 19.
Water Balloons
Water Balloons by Fran W. The water balloon was the end result of an invention gone wrong! Water Balloon Toss
Watermelon Day
There are more than 1200 varieties of watermelons in the world. Activity: Watermelon Carving Not only is watermelon a sweet
Blueberries
July is National Blueberry Month!Celebrate by making a homemade blueberry toppingYou’ll need:1c blueberries (fresh or frozen)2-3 T raw sugar or honey1/4c
Rainbow Codes
Did you know…Spies aren’t the only ones who use secret codes to send messages to one another…. the military and
Spark of the Day: Outdoor Charades
Charade CardsPhoto by Fran Wisniewski You will need: Old magazines, index cards, markers, scissor, and glue Set-up: Cut out nature
