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| Image from freepik |
However, kids consuming a lot of Halloween candy as a result of trick-or-treating has been the concern of numerous parents.
Parents are also wary about spending too much on candy and chocolates to give to trick-or-treaters.
The Trick? Keep Up With the Spirit of Halloween, Sans the Treats
Allow your kids to be imaginative and dress up in their most creative costumes to keep the fun part of Halloween. And then, set a new tradition by offering replacements for Halloween candy.
Giving Trick-or-Treat Alternatives to Halloween Candy: The Advantages
Some parents would rather have their kids skip Halloween candy altogether, while there are children with allergies or weight issues.
And yet, why allow these restrictions to dampen the spirit of this spooktacular occasion?
As parents, coaches, guardians or caretakers of kids, why not deviate from the norm of buying or giving away Halloween candy, and look for items that would be just as delightful for children to receive?
What's even better is, other parents and guardians might appreciate what you're trying to do, and get started in giving away their own non-candy treats during succeeding Halloweens.
And the best part? You don't need to spend a lot on these spooktacular replacements for Halloween candy.
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(1.) Color sticky notes
Sticky notes in different colors or cute prints and patterns can help kids a lot.
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| MysticAurora's Post-It notes with cute animal patterns |
They can jot down reminders like homework, chores, a friend's birthday party, band practice, a field trip, or the date of the science fair.
Sticky notes can be useful for summarizing important passages and tucked inside textbooks, and make a wonderful adornment for plain notebooks, journals, folders, and binders.
(2.) Ephemera
Ephemera is any paper-based material, like bus tickets, movie tickets, stickers, greeting cards or postcards, or receipts that are kept as mementos despite having very little value.
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| Scrappalific's scrapbook embellishment/ journal ephemera |
Scrapbookers and journaling enthusiasts swear by the decorative effects of ephemera.
Encourage children to document their schooldays or extracurricular activities through a scrapbook, or journal their thoughts and feelings, and then enhance the pages with manufactured ephemera.
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| Lip Smacker lip balm by 7lq6irbuvg 7lq6irbuvg |
(3.) Flavored lip gloss
Help keep children's lips chap-free by reminding them to hydrate and put on lip gloss.
You can get flavored lip gloss that tastes like chocolate or fruity candy.
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| Crayola crayons (set of 12 and 16 colors) by shopeechoicelocal |
(4.) Crayons with coloring pages
Crayons have remained popular among children, for good reasons.
Kids enjoy passing away time by coloring. It's also a good alternative to watching TV or playing video games.
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| Image from Monday Mandala Click here for free printables |
Forget jumbo coloring books. Buy a ream of typewriting paper, and then Google and download free PDF printables.
Try to think about what kids would like. You can give coloring pages with Disney characters, video game characters, unicorns, or dinosaurs.
Come up with 12-15 coloring pages and use sheets of sturdy cardboard as covers (you can upcycle cereal or pizza boxes). Have them bound by butterfly clips.
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| BIGDISCOUNT Home & Living's spooky Halloween acrylic tassel bookmark |
(5.) Bookmarks
There are many benefits to getting children to pick up the reading habit early.
For starters, reading books other than the ones assigned in school will increase their knowledge and make them more aware of their surroundings.
Reading helps improve their vocabulary, which can make them express themselves better.
Also, being introduced to new places or settings, fictitious or real, will enhance their imagination and help broaden their horizons.
Owning a bunch of bookmarks can make reading less intimidating.
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| Set of 2 wooden gnome needle minders by shop_day.ph |
(6.) Needle minders
Sewing can be a handy skill that we need to teach kids. Being able to replace a missing button, mend a tear, or even embroider a design can make a difference in your budget in the long run.
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| Lovely gnomes magnetic needle minders by shop_day.ph |
For this reason, having cute needle minders can entice children to learn to be adept with a needle and thread.
(7.) Beads
Allowing kids to make stuff like necklaces, bracelets, keychains, and phone straps from beads is a tactile activity.
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| DIY children's free-to-match jewelry box by SUPERMAX.ph |
Beads are very colorful and are made from different materials, which can make children familiar with various textures, shapes, and sizes.
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| Austen & Bronte's UNO Sanrio Hello Kitty card game |
(8.) Deck of playing cards
Card games provide hours of screen-free fun for children. Just get playing cards that are appropriate for their age.
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| Chenilles/fuzzy wires/ colored pipe cleaners by Daily Discount store3 |
(9.) Chenilles/Pipe cleaners
Chenilles or pipe cleaners can help improve children's fine motor skills, because they can be bent, twisted, and formed into various shapes.
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| Cartoon washi tape set 4 pieces/lot by shopee_choice_global.ph |
(10.) Washi tapes
Kids will enjoy trying out washi tapes, being a versatile craft material.
Washi tapes can come with themes like fall or Christmas colors, or plain, and also have caricatures or cartoon characters.
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| Sanrio-themed tear-off notepad (50 sheets) by Fruitnotesph |
(11.) Notepad
In this age of texting and auto-correct, getting children started on writing letters can pave the way for them to develop their communication skills.
Effective written communication skills can help them when it comes to submitting book reports and composing those essays for college application.
Looking further down the road, getting one's point across through writing can help spell out the difference between success and failure in the workplace.
And yet, getting kids to write on an entire page of stationery might intimidate them.
The key is to provide them with notepads, where they can write notes and brief messages first.
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