Tag Archives: October

Monster Mash Word Search

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Have you ever heard the song, “Monster Mash”? It’s a fun song that was a one-hit-wonder twice! Learn more about this song, listen to it, and learn a dance that was created for it here on FranW.com.

Here is a word search for you to enjoy, based on the song.

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October Special Days Volume 1 Resource Page

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The following resources have been provided to help with the ideas and suggestions in the:
 
To purchase this 16 page ebook filled with 120+ great ideas that companion the days listed below, for $5, please contact me directly.

The following links will take you to a post on FranW.com, Still Learning Something New, or to another site. Each is noted.
 
Oct. 1 Model T Ford introduced 1908
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Ford’s Model T
 
Oct. 2 Farm Animals Day
 
Oct. 3 SOS (distress code) established 1906
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: SOS
 
Oct. 4 Cinnamon Roll Day
Oct. 5 Physicist Robert Hutchings Goddard born 1882
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Robert Hutchings Goddard
 
Oct. 6 Mad Hatter Day
Alice In Wonderland: Mad Tea Party Ideas and Games
 
Oct. 7 Physicist Niels Bohrs born 1885
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Niels Bohrs
 
Oct. 8 Face Your Fears Day
How Stuff Works: Inside the Mind – How Fear Works
 
Oct. 9 Chess Day
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Chess
 
Oct. 10 Cake Decorating Day
 
Oct. 11 Apollo 7 Launched 1968
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Apollo 7
 
Oct. 12
Cookbook Launch Day
 
Oct. 13 US Navy Established 1775
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: US Navy
 
Oct. 14 President Dwight D. Eisenhower Born 1890
Still Learning Something New: Resources for Presidents
 
Oct. 15 I Love Lucy Premier 1951
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: I Love Lucy
 
Oct. 16
Noah Webster born 1758/Dictionary Day/Learn A Word Day
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Words Within Words
 
Oct. 17 Author Arthur Miller born 1915
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Arthur Miller
Still Learning Something New: Salem Witch Trials
 
Oct. 18 Alternative Fuel Day
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Experiments You Can Do With The Sun
National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Learning About Renewable Energy
 
Oct. 19 Author/Illustrator Ed Emberly born 1931
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Ed Emberly
 
Oct. 20 Monster Mash Day
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Monster Mash
Still Learning Something New: Monsters!
 
Autumn Leaves
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Fall Leaves
 
Oct. 21 Apple Day
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Apple Research Project
 
Oct. 22 Daniel Boone born 1734
Still Learning Something New: Daniel Boone
 
Oct. 23 Mole Day
ACS: Chemistry for Life: Mole Day
 
Oct. 24 Food Day
PBS: Videos – What Do Animals Eat?
Oct. 25 Magic Week begins
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Magic Tricks Resource Page
 
Oct. 26 Red Cross Founded 1836
 
Oct. 27 Tell A Story Day
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Tell A Story
 
Oct. 28 Statue of Liberty dedicated 1886
 
Oct. 29 Cat Day
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Domesticated Cats Resource Page
 
Oct. 30 Candy Corn Day
National Confectioners Association: Candy Corn History, How is Candy Corn Made, Fun Facts
 
Oct. 31 All Hollows Eve/Halloween
Funschooling & Recreational Learning: Halloween & Pumpkins

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Fall Activities

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The following activities can be found on FranW.com for the fall season. You will find posts for many fall related activities, holidays, events, and foods that can be found on this blog.
Fall


Fall Holidays & Events

Fall leaves

Fall & Leaf Activities


Autumn/Fall

Fall Equinox

Fall Holidays and Events

Leaf Identification Activities

Leaf Prints & Stencils

Colorful Leaf Rubbings

Leaf People & Creatures

Experiment: Chromatograph of Leaves

Leaf Hunting Activities

Halloween Related Activities
 

Halloween Activities

Halloween Resources

Scavenger Hunt

Trick or Treating

Jack ‘O Lantern

Trick or Treat Bag

Create Spooky Sound Story

Grave Stones

Masquerade Masks

Haunted House

Pumpkin Luminary

Ghosts:
Ghost Pops 

Paper Bag Ghost 

Ghost in the Graveyard Game

Balloon Ghost 

Recycled Ghost

Super Easy Ghost

Animals

Bats

Bat Resource Page

Black cats

Frog Research Project

Lizard Resource Page

Owls

Spiders

Wild Turkeys

Wolf Resources

Thanksgiving Related Activities

Thanksgiving

Balloon twist turkey

An Introduction to the Three Sisters

Three Sisters: Corn

Three Sisters: Beans

Three Sisters: Pumpkin

A Brand New World

Fall Cut-Outs

Harvest/Thanksgiving Lantern

Turkey Game and Activities

History of Thanksgiving

The Mayflower

Cornucopias

Seasonal & Fun Foods


Apple Resources

Apple Research Project

Sweet Potatoes

Cabbage

Peanuts

Oranges

Corn

Beans

Bean Resources

Three Sisters: Pumpkin

Peas

Corn Dogs

Popcorn Project

Marshmallows

Chocolate

Halloween Themed Pizza

Trick or Treating – Soul Cakes

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Fall Activities

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The following activities can be found on FranW.com for the fall season. You will find posts for many fall related activities, holidays, events, and foods that can be found on this blog.
 
Fall


Fall Holidays & Events

Fall leaves

Fall & Leaf Activities


Autumn/Fall

Fall Equinox

Fall Holidays and Events

Leaf Identification Activities

Leaf Prints & Stencils

Colorful Leaf Rubbings

Leaf People & Creatures

Experiment: Chromatograph of Leaves

Leaf Hunting Activities

Halloween Related Activities
 

Halloween Activities

Halloween Resources


Scavenger Hunt
Trick or Treating
Jack ‘O Lantern
Trick or Treat Bag
Create Spooky Sound Story
Grave Stones
Masquerade Masks
Haunted House
Pumpkin Luminary

Animals

Bats

Black cats
Frog Research Project
Lizard Resource Page
Owls
Spiders
Wild Turkeys
Wolf Resources

Ghosts:
Ghost Pops 
Paper Bag Ghost 
Ghost in the Graveyard Game
Balloon Ghost 
Recycled Ghost
Super Easy Ghost

Thanksgiving Related Activities


Thanksgiving
Balloon twist turkey
An Introduction to the Three Sisters
Three Sisters: Corn
Three Sisters: Beans
Three Sisters: Pumpkin
A Brand New World
Fall Cut-Outs
Harvest/Thanksgiving Lantern
Turkey Game and Activities
History of Thanksgiving
The Mayflower
Cornucopias



Seasonal & Fun Foods


Apple Resources
Apple Research Project
Sweet Potatoes
Cabbage
Peanuts
Oranges
Corn
Beans
Bean Resources
Three Sisters: Pumpkin
Peas
Corn Dogs
Popcorn Project
Marshmallows
Chocolate
Halloween Themed Pizza
Trick or Treating – Soul Cakes

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