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As Halloween approaches, teachers search for creative ways to engage their elementary students while embracing the spooky spirit.

Look no further than the makerspace in your classroom! This innovative space promotes hands-on learning and allows students to explore their imaginations and tap into their inner mad scientists during Halloween. So why not blend the fun of Halloween with the educational power of STEM and a Makerspace Extension or Two? We've conjured up five imaginative ideas that will make your students howl excitedly as they bring their eerie creations to life. So play a spooky Halloween tune or two and prepare for a hair-raising adventure in the makerspace world this Halloween!

After all, who knows? The next significant scientific breakthrough could come from an inspired mind that started experimenting during this enchanting season.

More Resources on Teaching During the Halloween Season:

OTT 228: Small Steps, Big Leaps: Halloween STEM Projects for the Elementary Classroom Halloween Story Stations

OTT 227: STEM for Halloween: 3 Ideas for Integrating Seasonal STEM Activities into the Classroom

OTT 147: 3 Secret Tactics for Breathing New Life into Science in October

OTT 148: How to Use More Spooky Fun Halloween Books in Your Makerspace
Primary Classroom

OTT 149: 3 Interesting Ideas for Halloween in Your Primary Classroom

June Reading Comprehension 2nd Grade | Summer Reading Passages & Questions

Perfect for end-of-year learning, summer school, or preventing summer learning loss, these short, engaging reading passages help students continue to practice comprehension skills.

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Help stop the summer slide and help students love reading with Summer Reading Comprehension Stories written for 2nd grade with questions and response practice. 

 👉 Summer Reading Comprehension for 2nd Grade

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