Make it a Smart Halloween!
Treat & Treasure Bag: Treat and treasure bags may be made out of old pillow cases, used shopping bags, purses, or sewn out of fabric. Kids love to decorate their bags and make them special.
After Halloween, your child might want to keep his or her treasures hidden away in a special, hidden place. Making a treasure box is a fun post-Halloween activity. Be sure to use as many reused, reclaimed, recycled and earth friendly materials as possible when making any crafts.
Flashlights are essential for a safe Halloween, even if children go out while it's still daylight. Lights bring extra attention to small travelers and can help prevent traffic accidents. Glow sticks are added fun, but not a replacement. Shakable flashlights are also battery free and fun for kids to use. For an exceptional flashlight, take blank paper and fit it like a tube around the flashlight's bulbous part, extending 4-5 inches and essentially converting the flashlight into a mini-light saber. Once the paper is fitted correctly, cut out silhouettes of witches, spiders, etc. Glue them on the paper and tape it around the flashlight. When turned on, the patterns will stand out on the glowing beam.
Published 09/12/08
