We have an exciting lineup of project handouts planned for the fall months of October, November, and December. Each theme offers unique opportunities for student creativity and engagement.
- Create a DIY costume guide with affordable and creative costume ideas.
- Share spooky trivia or historical facts about Halloween traditions.
- Design a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt or escape room activity.
- Encourage students to document their costume creation process through photos or videos and share them as part of a virtual costume showcase.
- Organize a Halloween-themed short story or poetry contest and showcase the winning entries.
- Create a Halloween-themed digital art gallery featuring spooky artwork from students.
- Develop mindfulness exercises or meditation techniques for stress relief.
- Provide resources on recognizing and managing stress and anxiety.
- Share personal stories or testimonials related to mental health struggles and triumphs.
- Host virtual workshops or webinars led by mental health professionals to provide practical tips for stress management.
- Establish a peer support system where students can anonymously share their thoughts and experiences related to mental health.
- Collaboratively create a digital resource booklet with contributions from students, including coping strategies and inspirational quotes.
- Explore the history of patriotic holidays (e.g., Veterans Day, Memorial Day) and their significance.
- Discuss the importance of civic engagement and how individuals can get involved in politics.
- Create infographics on key political concepts or historical events.
- Arrange a virtual panel discussion with guest speakers such as veterans, politicians, or activists to provide diverse perspectives on patriotic holidays and civic engagement.
- Conduct a mock election or debate on important political issues, allowing students to research and represent different viewpoints.
- Create a social media campaign to raise awareness about the significance of patriotic holidays and the importance of civic responsibility.
- Offer fall-themed recipes and cooking tips for a Thanksgiving feast.
- Explore the cultural significance of Thanksgiving and its historical context.
- Organize a virtual “gratitude circle” where participants share what they’re thankful for.
- Organize a virtual cooking or baking competition where students showcase their Thanksgiving recipes or fall-themed treats.
- Host a virtual book club featuring literature related to the fall season or Thanksgiving.
- Collaborate on a community service project, such as organizing a food drive or volunteering at a local charity, to emphasize the spirit of giving thanks.
Christmas Kwanza and Hanukkah Themed Handouts
- Share holiday traditions from various cultures and regions.
- Create DIY decorations or crafts related to each holiday.
- Compile a list of festive recipes specific to Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah.
- Coordinate a virtual cultural exchange where students can share their own holiday traditions and learn about those from different cultures.
- Arrange a holiday-themed art exhibition showcasing students’ handmade decorations and crafts.
- Create a collaborative digital cookbook featuring recipes contributed by students for Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah dishes.
- Highlight the history of popular Christmas songs and their origins.
- Create playlists for different moods or settings during the holiday season.
- Host a virtual music trivia or karaoke event featuring Christmas songs.
- Host a virtual “Battle of the Bands” where students can showcase their musical talents by performing their favorite Christmas songs.
- Collaborate on a community playlist featuring students’ favorite holiday songs from various genres.
- Create a virtual choir project where students record themselves singing a Christmas carol and then compile the recordings into a festive video.