For Any Grade Halloween Lesson

This preschool monster unit will give preschoolers a fun and engaging way to learn with monsters, as well as to learn about the letter M. These monster preschool lesson plans contain a variety of activities that cover the alphabet, beginning sounds, preschool math skills, art, and so much more!

What is Included: There is a lesson overview that lists the activities with the subject or skill area the activity falls in. Art and Crafts Activities: There are instructions for creating 2 different monster crafts as well as a dot painting page for M is for Monster. Students will also have a cut and paste craft for creating a monster out of a letter M. Math Activities: Students will practice graphing, counting to 10, ordering by size, and identifying shapes. Language Activities: The activities in this section include sorting capital and lowercase letter Ms, finding the letter M dot mats, beginning sound sort, and a "monster" writing journal page. Handwriting Activities: There are tracing lines activities as well as worksheets for practicing the correct letter formation of both the capital and lowercase letter M. There are tracing activities for tracing lines and shapes. Fine Motor Activities: The activities in this section include playdough mats for making different kinds of monsters out of playdough. Students also have the opportunity to build a monster with playdough and craft supplies. There are also tracing and cutting activities. Games and Indoor Recess Ideas: There is one game idea for students to act out being different actions associated with monsters. Students are also able to play a pocket chart game that practices letter recognition. Snacks and Cooking Ideas: This section includes two monster snack ideas as well as ideas for other monster snacks. Songs and Chants: This section includes some songs and chants for learning the letter M and about monsters! Sensory Bin Activities: This section includes mats for creating monsters and an idea for a sensory bin. Dramatic Play: This section includes ideas on how to set up your dramatic play area with a haunted house! Circle Time Posters: This section includes posters to use during circle time that focus on the letter counting, relevant colors, and shapes. The final two pages are suggestions for more activities if you need more on a particular skill or subject.

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This monster themed preschool unit is designed to be used during a Halloween themed week where students are also learning about the letter M. By connecting a letter to the theme, students will have a meaningful way to remember the letter they are learning. The activities can be stretched to use over 2 weeks if needed, as many of the activities are reusable.

There is a mixture of no prep and low prep activities on a variety of skills and subjects. This allows teachers to be flexible and use only the activities that the teacher desires to complete. The activities in this packet can be completed in any order.

• The Pumpkin Life Cycle: From Seed to Harvest

Explore the full life cycle of a pumpkin with this detailed worksheet! Students will learn about the six main stages of a pumpkin's growth, from a tiny seed to a fully grown orange pumpkin. Each stage is clearly described, with engaging visuals and activities that help students understand the growth process. Perfect for fall-themed lessons or science units, this resource will teach students about plant development in a fun and interactive way.

What's Included:

• Clear descriptions of each life cycle stage: Seed, Sprout, Vine, Flower, Green Pumpkin, and Orange Pumpkin.

• Visual diagram showing each phase of the pumpkin's growth.

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