The origins of Halloween

Halloween was originally a Celtic festival, celebrated in the British Isles, called Samhain. The Celts believed that on the last night of October the souls of the dead visited the earth. The Romans adopted the festival too and it spread. When the Catholic church began celebrating All Soul's Day on the first of November, the... Seguir lendo →

Emotional Pumpkins

Halloween is here again!!!!!!!!! We can't have Halloween withoot PUMPKINS..... Pirate Tobee and Caitie decide carve different faces in their pumpkins, but first we should practise counting by singing a song about different pumpkins faces called “5 Little Pumpkins!. Pirate Tobee loves the song. Enjoy it!!! Are you ready to make some faces and sing... Seguir lendo →

My favourite pumpkin

What is your favourite pumpkin? Is it big or small? Scary or happy? Has it got two scary eyes? How many teeth has it got? Here you have our favourite pumpkins. This year, we have learnt a lot of vocabulary related to Halloween through songs, books and games. It was really amazing!!!!

What’s in the Witch’s kitchen?

It's time for a Halloween story! This book has two version...a yummy version and a scary one. Which one will you prefer? And.... What can we find in our magical class? Who could be behind the door?

Go Away, Big Green Monster activities

"Go Away, Big Green Monster" is the second book I have chosen this year to be read and teach in preschool. "Go Away, Big Green Monster" é o segundo conto escollido este ano para traballar na aula. I really love this book. First of all, because it´s a great chance to have some Interactive Reading,... Seguir lendo →

Halloween Storytelling Sessions

Halloween is just around the corner and things that go bump in the night can be quite scary for children so for this Halloween I've chosen a fun book-Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley that it will help them feel a little less frightened. Halloween está a volta da esquina e as cousas... Seguir lendo →

Terrifying Halloween memories

Last October 31, a spooky Halloween party was held at school.  Scary pumpkins, frightened costumes and creepy games...... It was the most terrifying party ever!!!!! Take a look at our video. You can't miss it!!!!!! Video editor:Movavi             Animation software: Presentermedia.com

Halloween chefs

This year, students in level 5  celebrated Halloween in a different way: they became Halloween chefs!!!! Este ano, os alumnos de 5º  celebraron Hallowwen dun modo diferente: convertíronse en Chefs!!! So, they  were organized in groups of 3 or 4 based on the skill level of the students in order to make a Halloween pizza.... Seguir lendo →

Halloween Around the World: Mexico

Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is celebrated in Mexico between October 31st and November 2nd.  The celebration is designed to honor the dead* who, it is believed**, return to their homes on Halloween. The Day of the Dead has its origins from pre-Hispanic civilizations from 2,500 to 3,000 years ago, before the... Seguir lendo →

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