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As All Hallowed Eve draws near, it\u2019s easy to get wrapped up in the macabre decorations and sugar-filled festivities. While your working on a Pinterest perfect family costume set your little\u2019s to work with learning activities that \u2018trick\u2019 them into learning something new over the holiday celebration. We\u2019ve put together our top five picks for how to make Halloween a learning opportunity.<\/p>\n

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1<\/span>Learn about a new culture<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Halloween originated as part of Celtic harvest celebrations, but the most well known cultural celebration around this time of year is the Day of the Dead (D\u00eda de Muertos)<\/i>. Celebrated in Mexico from October 31 to November 2, this holiday is a time of family celebration honoring the souls of the dearly departed.  Families build private altars and honor the deceased by leaving gifts of food, flowers, and possessions.<\/p>

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Disney\u2019s Coco is a fantastic tool for teaching the basics of Day of the Dead to children and will help them understand that the celebration is more than bright colors and sugar skulls. After watching the movie, invite your littles to color their own sugar skulls and share the stories of family members who you might want to honor on D\u00eda de Muertos<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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2<\/span>Encourage Imaginative Play<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Dressing up as a future professional, favorite character, or a well-loved animal allows children of all ages to stretch their imaginations and encourages creativity. Continue that growth after the costumes are put away for the evening with table toys from Plus Plus.<\/p>\n

Unique from block toys that require a full set to construct elaborate designs, Plus Plus tubes feature a single shape in a wide variety of colors. The Halloween tube includes step-by-step instructions for building a pumpkin or bat, perfect for keeping everyone busy while you hide the candy.<\/p>\n

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3<\/span>Teach about Fact and Fiction<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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For young children, Halloween can be more frightening than it is fun. When the things that go bump in the night start to not be so enjoyable, a quick lesson on what is and isn\u2019t real can help provide the framework you need for a more restful night. Play a game as you walk through the neighborhood looking at decorations and talk about each yard decoration you come across.<\/p>\n

Children are naturally curious, so explaining the origins of Halloween legends at an age-appropriate level can help eliminate some of the fear surrounding Halloween.<\/p>\n

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  • Spiders do not get as big as houses.<\/li>\n
  • Ghosts are imaginary.<\/li>\n
  • There are no graves in Ms. Johnson\u2019s front yard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The more open and honest you are about answering questions, the easier it may be to get back to a more restful night of sleep. After your walk, head home and flip on an old episode of Scooby Doo to show that most of the more terrifying creatures have a logical explanation if you investigate.<\/p>\n

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    4<\/span>Share a Health Lesson<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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    It\u2019s hard to go more than a few feet during October without stumbling across a skeleton. Initially frightful, skeletons are a basic lesson in anatomy that you can use as a learning tool throughout the month.<\/p>\n