With October 1st approaching AND the release of the highly anticipated, and family favorite, Hotel Transylvania movie #4, we are celebrating with a medley of Monster Mash fun! In our house, we like both tricks AND treats. From DIY playdoh kits to special snacks to festive books and free prints to decorate your space, we are ready for a month full of Halloween fun!
MAKE YOUR OWN MONSTER
Need ideas for a class party activity or something to give out to trick or treaters that is unique and allergy friendly? These DIY make a monster kits are easy and fun. Grab a small tub of play doh, add in some googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pom poms and any other embellishments you can muster up! We got all of our supplies at The Dollar Tree, but they can be purchased at Walmart, Target, Michaels, Joann’s, Hobby Lobby….so many places!
Let their imaginations run wild in making silly and spooky monster friends. Printable tags are available as an instant digital download at the end of this post!
GREEN GOBLIN MONSTER JUICE
Halloween in our house includes tricks AND treats! The Green Goblin Jello Juice is always a hit with our kids. Last year, I grabbed these fun glassware at Dollar Tree and filled them up with green jello, some gummy worms and a few eyeballs. Once the jello set in the fridge, we were all set. Give the kids the cup and watch them attempt to drink out of the straw! Their reactions are priceless….so cute and funny.
A VAT OF VAMPIRE BLOOD
This year, the tricks continued with a slight spin. Instead of the Green Goblins, it was time for a Vat of Vampire Blood! My two youngest didn’t remember this from last year, so they were SO excited to try a taste of this special concoction, specially made by Count Dracula himself. With creepy crawly spiders and a set of edible vampire gummy fangs, this monster mix was one to beat! The giggles were worth every BITE of this jello juice.
MONSTER THEMED BOOKS
These are just a few of our favorite monster themed books to read during the month of October. A perfect combo of silly, sweet, and a touch of spooky (but not too scary), these make the perfect bedtime story for your kids!
Wanting to decorate a play space, bedroom, classroom, or just an empty shelf in your home?
Grab these free posters (4 different phrases offered) in the printable archive above, along with other Free Halloween prints you may have missed! Just print, place in a frame, and you’re set!
Sending Monster Magic Your Way!
