Sun Oct 02 2011
Happy Halloween!

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! I feel the excitement in my classroom when I change the calendar from September to October – my students know that Halloween is almost here! We start the countdown for this fun-filled day by painting pumpkins, reading Halloween books, visiting the Cider Mill, writing about our Halloween costumes, […]

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! I feel the excitement in my classroom when I change the calendar from September to October – my students know that Halloween is almost here! We start the countdown for this fun-filled day by painting pumpkins, reading Halloween books, visiting the Cider Mill, writing about our Halloween costumes, and so much more…all in preparation for the very last day of October…Halloween!

Halloween doesn’t need to be scary, especially for the little ones. Using the traditional black and orange in your decorations, but pairing it with a bright lime green and purple gives your Halloween party an updated and child-friendly look! Using funny pumpkins, polka dots, and glittery cats…plus yummy cupcakes, caramel apples, cider donuts, and candy makes for a super cute and fun party!

Check back tomorrow for another Halloween Party idea! Tomorrow’s room is a completely different look staged in my formal dining room. I can’t wait to show you! See you tomorrow night!

SHOPPING GUIDE:
Black and white multipurpose tags from the Polka Dot and Daisy Collection, Halloween scalloped tags, and “Build Your Own Banner” from Schoolgirl Style (can be purchased through Schoolgirl Style’s shop)

Polka dot balloons, cupcake liners, orange polka dot plates – Polka Dot Market

Candy corn border and Spooky Halloween bulletin board cutouts – Creative Teaching Press

Black cats & scrapbook paper for banner- Michaels

Cupcake stand, pumpkin straws, Halloween pails & candy bowls – Target

Trick or Treat bags, napkins, ribbon – Joanns

Witch costume – Pottery Barn

Photography by the FABULOUS E’Lisa Cambell of E.C. Campbell Photography in Rochester Hills, MI

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