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Halloween is genuinely fun, but it can also be genuinely overwhelming and ripe for sensory overload. It's not only a lot of input, but also a lot of input all at once. Halloween stacks nearly every kind of sensory input into one evening. Potentially scratchy / uncomfortable / new costumes to wear. Face paint on the skin. Motion-activated screaming skeletons. Dark streets. Flashing porch lights. Cr …

Halloween is definitely a FUN holiday for most people!  But sometimes it can also be stressful.  On Halloween, it can seem like the world flips upside down.  Monsters come alive, goblins run amuck, there's fake blood and strange costumes.  There are lots of new experiences and potentially over-stimulating situations that can cause stress/anxiety/sensory overload. Having a …

We drew up some "spooktacular" free printables for you all.  Introducing: Frankenstein (“Frankie”) and his Bride.  Each character is available in both blank and colored in, all of which can be downloaded  here.  Read below for ideas on how to use them for Halloween-themed learning activities: . To encourage speech and language: Print off the blank character …

With just over two weeks left before Halloween, now is a good time to help children get ready for trick-or-treating.  Some of my kids say "fick or feet" or "sick uh seat" or "twick or tweet."  So we'll spend time practicing how to say "Trick or Treat" correctly (or the best way they can to be understood). . . I also role play with them to help them be better prepared.  We p …