A Bakon Wrapped Halloween: Fun Activity Ideas

Gather old clothes, scarves, hats, and props into a 'costume box'. Let your children freely explore and create their own unique costumes, encouraging imaginative play. Discuss what they chose and why, reinforcing the idea of 'being yourself'.

You will need:

• Old clothes (shirts, pants, dresses)

• Scarves, hats, gloves

• Blankets or towels

• Accessories (plastic jewelry, sunglasses, belts)

Go for a 'rhyme time' walk around your house or yard. Point out objects (e.g., 'tree', 'door', 'flower') and challenge your child to come up with rhyming words for them. Make it a fun game to expand their vocabulary and understanding of rhymes.

You will need:

• None needed, or a small notebook and pencil to jot down rhymes if desired.

After reading or listening to the read aloud of  'A BaKon Wrapped Halloween', discuss the 'BE KIND' message. Then, dress up in any available costumes and act out scenarios where characters show kindness, help a friend, or share. This reinforces empathy and positive social interactions through imaginative play.

You will need:

• Any available dress-up clothes (old clothes, scarves, hats)

• Simple props (toy doctor kit, pretend food, stuffed animals)

Inspired by BaKon's search, provide various craft materials and encourage your child to design and create a collage or drawing of their ultimate dream Halloween costume. 

Emphasize that it should be something that truly represents *them* and allows them to 'DREAM BIG'.

You will need:

• Paper (construction paper or cardstock)

• Fabric scraps, felt pieces

• Glue stick or liquid glue

• Child-safe scissors

• Glitter, sequins, buttons (optional)

• Pipe cleaners, yarn (optional)

• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils