Learning Together Joyfully – Can fall be far behind? Enjoy reading about Thanksgiving books & Halloween books through the month of October. There are many activities about Thanksgiving & Halloween as you play, learn & grow together in October. 

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  • Reading is important for children because: it helps kids calm down and relax, opening doors of new knowledge to enlighten their minds; Kids who read grow up to have better cognitive skills; Reading can support a solid parent-child relationship. Kids feel secure when they’re read to; Caregivers who have a positive attitude toward books and reading in turn help their children view literacy in a positive way.

THANKSGIVING Books to read: Looking for some children’s books about grandparents? If you need something to read “alouds”, here’s something for you. Both fiction and nonfiction stories are perfect for kids for all ages.  You may consider borrowing these books at your school or public library. Or you may wish to purchase them.

  • A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving by Charles M. Schulz. In this beloved classic for the whole family, Charlie Brown has to prepare an entire Thanksgiving meal before time runs out! Featuring the antics of Snoopy, Woodstock, Sally, Peppermint Patty, and the rest of the Peanuts® gang, this special collector’s Miniature Edition, based on the beloved holiday television special, is the perfect kickoff to the holiday season.

  • ‘Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey. From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes a tall tale of tall-tailed toms! On the night before Thanksgiving, a group of children visit a turkey farm and meet Farmer Mack Nuggett and his coop of Ollie, Stanley, Larry, Moe, Wally, Beaver, Shemp, and Groucho. The children and turkeys giggle and gobble, and everything is gravy. As the trip comes to an end, the children leave the farm with full hearts — and bulging bellies — reminding people and poultry alike that there is much to be thankful for.
  • A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. Mr. and Mrs. Moose invite all their animal friends for Thanksgiving dinner and the only one missing is Turkey. When they set out to find him, Turkey is quaking with fear because he doesn’t realize that his hosts want him at their table, not on it.

  • I Am the Turkey by Michele Sobel Spirn. Mark’s class is putting on a Thanksgiving play, and Mark is going to be the turkey! He is very excited — until his big brother, Tim, tells him what the turkey’s real role in the first Thanksgiving dinner was. If Mark can’t find a way to get out of being the turkey, he could be a dead duck! Author Michele Sobel Spirn and illustrator Joy Allen cook up a hilarious holiday feast for beginning readers.

  • The Know-Nothings Talk Turkey by Michele Sobel Spirn. Doris, Morris, Norris, and Boris return to celebrate Thanksgiving in an uproarious romp through cherished holiday traditions that leaves them thankful for the most important thing of good friends.

  • Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade by Melissa Sweet. From Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day picture book. Let’s have a parade! Meet the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Melissa Sweet brings to life the inspirational story of the puppeteer who invented the giant balloons floating in the sky during the annual parade celebrating Thanksgiving. The Caldecott Honor artist brilliantly captures the essence of Tony Sarg, a self-taught immigrant with a fascinating imagination. The collage illustrations coupled with Sweet’s storytelling portray Sarg’s joy in his childhood inventions and his ingenious balloon creations that still bring delight to viewers around the country. This nonfiction illustrated book will capture the hearts of all ages. “This clever marriage of information and illustration soars high

  • Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende Devlin. Today was Thanksgiving, Grandmother’s favorite day of the year. The cooking was done and her famous cranberry bread was cooling on the wooden board. Every year Grandmother invited a guest for dinner and allowed Maggie to do the same. “Ask someone poor or lonely,” she always said.

  • One Is a Feast for Mouse: A Thanksgiving Tale by Judy Cox. Perfect for Thanksgiving, this warm and humorous picture book gently reminds us to give thanks for the little things. The Thanksgiving feast is over. Leftover turkey and pumpkin pie litter the table. Mouse peeps out of his hidey-hole and spots a small green pea. the perfect feast for one mouse. Yes, one green pea, one red cranberry, one plate of mashed potatoes, and one roasted turkey, that should make a very fine feast for Mouse. But can he get it all back to his hidey-hole?

            

  • I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson. I know an old lady who swallowed a pie, a Thanksgiving pie, which was really too dry. And with that the feast begins! After the pie the old lady swallows a whole squash, all of the salad, and the entire turkey! Will this holiday feast end in humor or disaster?

  • Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano. Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving . . . and you’re the main course. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead? After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!

  • The Thanksgiving Door by Debby Atwell. When Ed and Ann’s turkey dinner burns, they think their Thanksgiving is ruined. But what appears to be a disaster becomes a blessing in disguise when Ed and Ann unknowingly intrude on an immigrant family’s own Thanksgiving celebration at their new restaurant, The New World Café. Once Grandmother silences her despairing family and invites the unexpected customers to join them, they all share an evening of friendship, good food, and lots of dancing—reminding everyone that Thanksgiving is about opening one’s heart in welcome to the strangers who become friends and the disappointments that bring unexpected joys.

  • Arthur’s Thanksgiving by Marc Brown. Celebrate Thanksgiving with Arthur! When Arthur is picked to direct his school’s Thanksgiving play, all his friends beg him for the lead role. But not everyone can be the star, and someone has to be the turkey! Can Arthur find the perfect lead, the perfect turkey, and save the day?

  • Thanksgiving on Thursday by Mary Pope Osborne. Summary Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Take a trip back to the first Thanksgiving with Jack and Annie and the Magic Tree House– the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! It’s a time for giving thanks when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But whether it’s cooking or clamming, Jack and Annie don’t know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. Will they ruin the holiday forever? Or will the feast go on? The Magic Tree House series has been a favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie!

  • Thanksgiving Mice! by Bethany Roberts. A group of mice put on a play to commemorate the first Thanksgiving.

  • The Thanksgiving Surprise by Peggy Archer. It’s Thanksgiving and two pilgrim brothers are hunting for a turkey to cook and gobble up for dinner. After all, the Thanksgiving meal always means turkey. Doesn’t it? No matter what Father and Brother say, the little pilgrim is not so sure. 
  • Turkey Surprise by Peggy Archer. It’s Thanksgiving and two pilgrim brothers are hunting for a turkey to cook and gobble up for dinner. After all, the thanksgiving meal always means turkey. Doesn’t it? No matter what Father and brother say, the little pilgrim is not so sure. Can he convince his older brother that a stuffed turkey doesn’t have to be the centerpiece of their dinner? Meanwhile, the turkey is doing his hilarious best to escape becoming the main course!

  • Molly’s Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen. A modern Thanksgiving classic about an immigrant girl who comes to identify with the story of the Pilgrims, as she seeks religious freedom and a home in a new land. As Molly nears her first Thanksgiving in the New World, she doesn’t find much to be thankful for. Her classmates giggle at her Yiddish accent and make fun of her unfamiliarity with American ways. Molly’s embarrassed when her mother helps with a class Thanksgiving project by making a little doll that looks more like a Russian refugee than a New England Pilgrim. But the tiny modern-day pilgrim just might help Molly to find a place for herself in America. The touching story tells how recent immigrant Molly leads her third-grade class to discover that it takes all kinds of pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving. Originally published in 1983, Molly’s Pilgrim inspired the 1986 Academy Award-winning live-action short film.

  • A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman. When the people of Squawk Valley find themselves without a turkey for their Thanksgiving feast, they hatch a plot to lure one into They’ll advertise for a “model” turkey to pose during a turkey-themed arts-and-crafts fair. Once the model is finished posing, he’ll make the perfect main course for the Squawk Valley Thanksgiving feast. But the citizens of Squawk Valley don’t plan on meeting up with a turkey as sly as Pete―a bird so clever, he just may outsmart them all!

  • Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell. Enjoy this classic counting book and lively read-aloud featuring a family shopping for food, preparing dinner, and enjoying a meal together. Count from one to ten—then count again! What does it take to make a feast for ten hungry people? Shopping, cooking, setting the table—everyone in this loving family pitches in to create a colorful and joyful feast. Lively read-aloud text paired with bright collage illustrations.

  • Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy by Lisa Wheeler. Turk’s parents are proud of him, the biggest, strongest, most graceful bird at Wishbone Farm. “He’s a dancer,” says his mother. “He’s an athlete,” says his father. “He’s a goner,” says his little brother, Runt. But no one ever listens to Runt — even after people with seasonal plans and roasting pans begin showing up at Wishbone Farm, or even after the juiciest turkeys are chosen, one by one. “Chosen for what?” Turk asks. No one wants to hear Runt’s answer. But you will laugh at what he has to do to get the family’s attention. They are, after all, turkeys. And rarely has a story about them been told with such warmth and cleverness. Or with such witty pictures.

  • Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson. What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends! Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one Bear’s cupboard bare! What is he to do? Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share.

  • The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin by Stan & Jan Berenstain. Count your blessings with the Berenstain Bears! Includes bonus stickers! This Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about what they should truly be thankful for. Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It’s November, and the Bear family are entering the Thanksgiving Festival’s Big Pumpkin Contest. Will winning be the only thing that matters, or will the Bear family learn about the true meaning of Thanksgiving? Includes over 50 bonus stickers!

  • Sarah Gives Thanks: How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday by Mike Allegra. During the nineteenth century, Sarah Josepha Hale dedicated her life to making Thanksgiving a national holiday, all while raising a family and becoming a groundbreaking writer and women’s magazine editor. Sarah Hale’s inspiring story, accompanied by luscious watercolor illustrations, tells the tale of one woman who wouldn’t take no for an answer.

  • Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving by Eric Metaxas. Native American Squanto returns home ten years after being sold into slavery to find his entire village gone, but God makes him an intricate part of the Thanksgiving story by placing the English-speaking Squanto just where the Pilgrims land in the New World.

            

  • This First Thanksgiving Day: A Counting Story by Laura Krauss Melmed. Countdown to Thanksgiving! This beautiful picture book counting story celebrates the very first Thanksgiving Day with vibrant illustrations and lively verse. Follow the Pilgrim and Wampanoag friends as they prepare for a great feast, and along the way look for the bold turkey on every page. And for the very sharp eye, there are all sorts of surprises hidden in the art! “A refreshing look at an American tradition that reinforces the spirit of the holiday.

  • The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh. In this festive Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, Alice Dalgiesh brings to life the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday for readers of all ages. Giles, Constance and Damaris Hopkins are all passengers aboard the crowded Mayflower, journeying to the New World to start a new life. Things get a little more cramped when their baby brother Oceanus is born during the passage. However, when they arrive, there are even worse challenges to face as the Pilgrims are subjected to hunger, cold, and sickness that put their small colony in great danger. With the help of the Native Americans though, they might just be able to survive their first year in this strange land—and have a November harvest to celebrate for generations!

  • Thank You, Thanksgiving by David Milgrim. In this exuberant Thanksgiving story, a little girl goes on a last-minute errand for her mother. Along the way, she thanks all the familiar things she loves—her warm boots, the song of the birds, the pretty clouds in the November sky. And when she gets home from her errand, her family thanks her for what she has brought. David Milgrim’s spare, repetitive text and colorful, contemporary illustrations are perfect for beginning readers, and leave no doubt about how much there is in the world to be thankful for!

  • The Memory Cupboard: A Thanksgiving Story by Charlotte Herman. For Katie, nothing compares to Thanksgiving at Grandma’s. There are the aunts and uncles, whom Katie loves to see each year. But a cherished object is broken at dinner, and Katie blames herself for spoiling the day.

  • Five Silly Turkeys by Salina Yoon. Kids will love the silly Thanksgiving turkeys in this fun counting book full of silly turkeys doing very silly things! From twirling on a dance floor to being chased by a bee to tanning in the sun, these are no ordinary Thanksgiving turkeys. The rhyming adventure makes for a fun read-aloud, and the tail feathers add a sensory element to the book as they crinkle when touched and are easy to grab for tiny hands turning pages. This shiny fabric–tabbed book is a holiday treat that is sure to be gobbled up quickly.

  • Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp.A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief. For as long as anyone can remember, Mohawk parents have taught their children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth. Also known as the Thanksgiving Address, this good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift. The whole universe – from the highest stars to the tiniest blade of grass – is addressed as one great family. Now readers of all ages can share in this tribute to the environment, adapted especially for children by Chief Jake Swamp, whose efforts to share this vision of thanksgiving take him all over the world. Chief Swamp’s inspirational message, along with Erwin Printup, Jr.’s unforgettable landscapes, make Giving Thanks a timeless celebration of the spirit of nature.

  • Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving by Joseph Bruchac. In 1620 an English ship called the Mayflower landed on the shores inhabited by the Pokanoket people, and it was Squanto who welcomed the newcomers and taught them how to survive in the rugged land they called Plymouth. He showed them how to plant corn, beans, and squash, and how to hunt and fish. And when a good harvest was gathered in the fall, the two peoples feasted together in the spirit of peace and brotherhood. Almost four hundred years later, the tradition continues

  • The Great Turkey Race by Steve Metzger. Cassie, Wing, and Ollie all want to be Thanksgiving Turkey! They decide to have a contest to see which of them Farmer Joe should pick. Is it going to be a happy Thanksgiving for all?

  • Pilgrims by Mary Pope Osborne. Trailer. Learn the true story of Thanksgiving with the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time, Magic Tree House! Track the facts with Jack and Annie in this nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday ! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday , they had lots of questions. What was it like to sail on the Mayflower? Why did the Pilgrims chose Plymouth? How did they survive in their new home? What did they really eat at the first Thanksgiving? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7;
  • A Pioneer Thanksgiving: A Story of Harvest Celebrations in 1841 by Barbara Greenwood. A unique hybrid of fact, fiction and activities lets you join a pioneer family as they celebrate Thanksgiving in 1841.

  • Dora’s Thanksgiving by Sarah Willson. It’s Thanksgiving, and Dora and her family and friends are ready to celebrate. What is Dora thankful for? Take a look inside Dora’s Thanksgiving and find out!

 

  • Rivka’s First Thanksgiving by Elsa Okon Rael. More than anything, Rivka wants to celebrate Thanksgiving. She has learned all about the holiday in school and knows her family has a lot to be thankful for in America. But Rivka’s parents are Jewish immigrants from Poland, and they wonder what Pilgrims and Indians have to do with them. Is Thanksgiving really a holiday for Jews?Rivka’s grandmother, Bubbeh, decides to take over: She will bring Rivka to see the Rabbi Yoshe Preminger — and whatever the Rabbi concludes, Rivka will have to live with. Rivka knows that Thanksgiving is a holiday for all Americans, from all backgrounds and religions. But how can she convince the esteemed Rabbi Preminger? Elsa Okon Rael and Maryann Kovalski bring the bustling Lower East Side to life in this heartwarming story. Set in the 1910s, “Rivka’s First Thanksgiving” is about respecting old traditions while embracing new ones, about giving thanks and celebrating freedom in America. Perhaps most important, Rivka’s story teaches us that even the wisest adults have something to learn from children.

  • HALLOWEEN BOOKS: Ghosts and goblins and monsters—oh, my! While you’re dreaming up costumes, carving pumpkins, buying candy and participating in your favorite Halloween traditions, break out a good book (or five) to help your kids get into the spooky spirit for the big day. Not only is it good holiday fun, but experts also say that reading age-appropriate scary books to kids lets them experience emotions like fear and anxiety from the safety of their home—and helps them learn how to navigate through them. Not sure what to read? We’ve compiled  some children’s Halloween books to make this super easy for you. Looking for some children’s books about grandparents? If you need something for Grandparents Day or just to add some diverse characters to your read “alouds”, here’s something for you. Both fiction and nonfiction stories are perfect for kids for all ages.  You may consider borrowing these books at your school or public library. Or you may wish to purchase them.
  • Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson.  This fun family read-aloud is the perfect way to start Halloween celebrations and an ideal gift book. A sweet story of quick wits, friendship, and inclusivity from the creators of The Gruffalo! The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch’s hat, then her bow, and then her wand!  Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom.  But is there room on the broom for so many friends?  And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the creators of many beloved picture books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child, The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town.
  • Trick or Treat on Scary Street by Lance Bass. From musical superstar Lance Bass, this quirky and surprising Halloween story is perfect for trick-or-treaters who love extra tricks and treats.Come one. Come all. Come follow thirteen trick-or-treaters down Scary Street. Dare to stop at the vampire’s lair? Tempted to take a bite of the witch’s delight? How about a peek inside a ghostly haunt? Who will make it to the end . . . and what last trick (or treat) awaits? Celebrate the thrills and chills of the season with this unforgettable trip down Scary Street! This engaging Halloween story appeals to young readers who love scary stories and anyone looking for Halloween books for kids. Parents and kids alike are in for a treat with this Lance Bass book as the *NSYNC star brings his creative flair and love of Halloween to the world of scary stories for kids ages 4 to 8. Trick or Treat on Scary Street is a must-have for families who eagerly anticipate the Halloween season and enjoy sharing in its playful frights together.
  • Creepy Carrots! By Aaron Reynolds. In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. He eats them going to Little League. He eats them while walking home. Until the day the carrots start following him…or are they? Celebrated artist Peter Brown’s stylish illustrations pair perfectly with Aaron Reynold’s text in this hilarious picture book that shows it’s all fun and games…until you get too greedy.
  • I’m Looking for a Monster! By Timothy Young. In this Pop-up Novelty book one little boy is looking for a monster. But not just any monster! Big, small, furry, horned, scaly, and feathery monsters all file through one by one, until finally our little boy finds the one he wants. Tabs, wheels, and gate-fold pages make for interactive fun! Tim Young’s wacky menagerie of monsters is illustrated in silhouette against brightly colored backgrounds and literally pops off the page in a variety of fun novelty elements.

  • Can You See What I See? On a Scary Scary Night: Picture Puzzles to Search and Solve Hardcover by Walter Wick.  Trailer. In this latest addition to the hugely successful CAN YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? series, acclaimed photographer Walter Wick welcomes readers out for some spooky search-and-find fun! Co-creator of the popular I SPY series,Walter Wick is at it again. Mr. Wick dazzles the senses with spooky scenes that achieve new levels of aesthetic excellence! This book offers readers lots of search and find fun as they peer through pages and pages of brilliant photographic compositions looking for fascinating toys and objects.This highly collectable book is a must.
  • Frankenstein Takes the Cake by Adam Rex.  No one ever said it was easy being a monster. Take Frankenstein, for instance: He just wants to marry his undead bride in peace, but his best man, Dracula, is freaking out about the garlic bread. Then there’s the Headless Horseman, who wishes everyone would stop drooling over his delicious pumpkin head. And can someone please tell Edgar Allan Poe to get the door already before the raven completely loses it? Sheesh. In a wickedly funny follow-up to the bestselling Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, Adam Rex once again proves that monsters are just like you and me. (Well, sort of.) Part 1;  Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; 
  • The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky by Jory John. Over 150 Spooky Stickers Inside. A Halloween Book for Kids (The Food Group) by Jory John. Sticker Book, July 27, 2021. A #1 New York Times Bestseller!Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Bad Seed, Jory John and Pete Oswald present: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky! Includes two sticker sheets, perfect for decorating your own mini-jack-o’-lantern.Halloween is the Bad Seed’s favorite holiday of the year. But what’s a seed to do when he can’t find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course! Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways? Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s bestselling Food Group series.
  • Los Gatos Black on Halloween by Marisa Montes. Follow los monstruos and los esqueletos to the Halloween party in this bilingual poem written by Marisa Montes, with illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales. Under October’s luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren’t even there yet! This lively bilingual Halloween poem introduces young readers to a spooky array of Spanish words that will open their ojos to the chilling delights of the season. Los Gatos Black on Halloween is a 2007 Bank Street – Best Children’s Book of the Year, the winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Illustration and a Pura Belpre Honor Book for Narrative.
  • Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Halloween with Pumpkins, Costumes, and Candy  by Deborah Heiligman.   Trick or Treat. Celebrate Halloween is definitely a real treat. Vivid images and Deborah Heiligman’s lively, inviting text illuminate the spookiest night of the year. The book lets readers explore Halloween celebrations around the globe as it uncovers the rich history of this holiday, the creepy creatures that come to life in the night, and the origins of such customs as dressing up in costume, carving jack-o’-lanterns, and trick-or-treating. Readers will witness Halloween bonfires in Ireland believes to be the birthplace of the holiday. Halloween parades in Japan, a costumed pooch in the U.S., and a pumpkin patch by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Halloween folklore, food, games, costumes, and traditions all combine in a most bewitching brew.

2. Create Together: Puzzles, Crafts, Drawing and Constructing 🧩 

3. Explore, Engage & Interact Together 🌍

4. Healthy Living: Movement & Nutrition 👭

  • There are many values of Yoga for children: Improved emotional regulation; Better awareness of their thoughts, feelings and actions; Improved behavior; Improved concentration; Improved physical fitness and  Improvements in connecting with others.
  • Find out how to make spooky and delicious appetizers, snacks and main dishes for your Halloween party. From shrunken potato heads to eyeball pasta, these recipes are fun and easy to create.
  • Halloween Healthy Snack Tray – Directions

5. Reflect: Thoughts of the Day About Learning 💭

OCTOBER, 2025

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