5 Imaginative Ideas for Halloween and Makerspace in the Classroom

As Halloween approaches, teachers search for creative ways to engage their elementary students while embracing the spooky spirit.Look no further than the makerspace in your classroom! This innovative space promotes hands-on learning and allows students to explore their imaginations and tap into their inner mad scientists during Halloween. So why not blend the fun of Halloween with the educational power of STEM and a Makerspace Extension or Two? We've conjured up five imaginative ideas that will make your students howl excitedly as they bring their eerie creations to life. So play a spooky Halloween tune or two and prepare for a hair-raising adventure in the makerspace world this Halloween!After all, who knows? The next significant scientific breakthrough could come from an inspired mind that started experimenting during this enchanting season.More Resources on Teaching During the Halloween Season:OTT 228: Small Steps, Big Leaps: Halloween STEM Projects for the Elementary Classroom Halloween Story StationsOTT 227: STEM for Halloween: 3 Ideas for Integrating Seasonal STEM Activities into the ClassroomOTT 147: 3 Secret Tactics for Breathing New Life into Science in OctoberOTT 148: How to Use More Spooky Fun Halloween Books in Your MakerspacePrimary ClassroomOTT 149: 3 Interesting Ideas for Halloween in Your Primary ClassroomOTT 50: 7 Sensational Halloween Books Kids Will LoveOTT 51: How Teachers Survive Halloween!More ideasJune Reading Comprehension 2nd Grade | Summer Reading Passages & QuestionsPerfect for end-of-year learning, summer school, or preventing summer learning loss, these short, engaging reading passages help students continue to practice comprehension skills.Support the showNeed a fully developed STEM Curriculum for 2nd grade with a heavy focus on reading and science? I've got you covered.  👉  2nd Grade STEM Curriculum | NGSS Science Units & Lesson PlansSubscribe and Review:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. Click here for iTunes.Now, if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”  Thank you!