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October Sub Plans for 3rd & 4th Grades ELA

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These 3rd & 4th grade October ELA lesson plans are full of Halloween and pumpkin activities that your students will love! These October lesson plans can be used for several days of your ELA block or as Halloween sub plans and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful ELA activities while you are away.

The themes in the October lesson plans include Halloween, bats (informational), costumes, fall, pumpkins, and more!

Save 20% when you purchase this in the Year of ELA Sub Plans Bundle for 3rd-4th grades!

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Description

The 3rd & 4th grade October ELA lesson plans include:

“October ELA Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover

  • This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.

“October ELA Sub Plans” Binder Spines

  • These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″, or 2″ binder!

Table of Contents

  • A list of everything that is included in the 3rd & 4th grade October ELA lesson plans!

Note to Teacher

  • This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!

Ghost-Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)

  • These print-and-go thank-you notes are ghost themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.

Pumpkin Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form

  • This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also boasts a fun pumpkin theme!

Halloween Substitute Punch Cards

  • These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! 😉 These will do the trick!

Copies for Students List

  • A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day

ELA October Lesson Plan Checklist

  • This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your ELA block.

ELA Lesson #1: October Fill-In-The-Blank

  • These basic fill-in-the-blanks allow students to fill in the blanks of stories using nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.! Students will get a kick out of these while practicing their parts of speech
  • Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets

ELA Lessons #2: October Fixing Sentences

  • Students will fix sentences at an upper-grade level with these fun and engaging worksheets. These incorporate Halloween and pumpkin activities themes!
  • Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets

Informative Writing Lesson: How To Make a Costume

  • Students will write step-by-step directions on how to put together a costume of their choice.
  • A lesson plan and 2 Graphic Organizers are included

Opinion Writing Lesson: Which Candy is Better? 

  • Students will brainstorm 2 candies as a class and will write their own opinion piece about which candy is better!
  • Includes lesson plan and 3 Graphic Organizers

Reading Prompts & Lessons

  • 2 reading passages are included at 2 different levels. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the passages is an informational piece about bats and the other is a narrative about a costume party.
  • A lesson plan is included to introduce the topics for each reading prompt as well!

Reading Lesson to use with ANY Book! 

  • This reading lesson can be used for a class read-aloud OR silent reading of any narrative story. It is focused on visualizing as they read. The great thing is that it can be used over and over!
  • A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included

“Boo!” ELA Review Game

  • Students will practice their parts of speech AND figurative language with a FUN and engaging board game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over!

Pumpkin Craftivity

  • This interactive pumpkin craftivity has students write what they are looking forward to this year and illustrate it on the inside of a pumpkin. They will then put it together and decorate it!

Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides

  • Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets in the 3rd & 4th grade October ELA lesson plans

Save 20% when you purchase this in the Year of ELA Sub Plans Bundle for 3rd-4th grades!

WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT MY SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY? You can find these reviews on my “Ready To Go Sub Plans” on TpT, which follow the same formatting as these brand new ones.

“These sub plans have been the BEST discovery I have made on TPT! Thank you for making these wonderful and all inclusive plans that are so easy to use, especially when you are sick and the last thing you want to do is write sub plans!”

“I have purchased several sets of emergency sub plans, and they just never fit my needs. These, however, are just what I’ve been looking for! Easy prep, easy for the sub to follow! I recommend this to anyone needing emergency plans.”

“These are fantastic! I purchased, copied, and stored in a sub tub. I told a neighbor where the tub was and all she did was put my tub on my desk and the day ran SO SMOOTHLY!”

120 reviews for October Sub Plans for 3rd & 4th Grades ELA

  1. Vicki Marseglia –

    great

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  2. JIll Arvin –

    These are fantastic and take the guess work out of making sub plans for a few days when I have to be away! Thank you for making this great product!

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    • Educate & Rejuvenate –

      Thank you for the feedback, Jill! 🙂

  3. Yanet L. –

    Thank you!

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  4. Laura Reiman –

    This saved me when I had to leave school unexpectedly!!

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  5. Jessica T. –

    thank you

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  6. Hunnicutt’s Hut –

    This is a GREAT resource for a sub. I used it just this week. The activities were fun and engaging and were literally print and leave. The directions are very thorough and you don’t need to worry about leaving teachers manuals, workbooks, or anything out for the sub. Simple to plan, easy to use, and engaging for the kids. I highly recommend this product.

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  7. Kara M. –

    Just what I needed for my few days out at the end of the month! Thank you!

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  8. Classroom Imagination –

    Thanks!

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  9. Zandra Hubbs –

    Thanks for all your hard work.

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  10. Rosina A. –

    These are great activities that will keep students busy! Much appreciated!

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  11. Farrah Henley Education –

    Thank for a well constructed and in depth product!

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  12. Laura V. –

    I used these plans for a two day in service I had and the students loved the activities!

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  13. Dena F. –

    Great stuff!! Kids loved it and so did the sub!

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  14. Stephanie E. –

    Thanks!

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  15. Kathleen Petkac –

    These plans were so helpful! Thank you!

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  16. ALD Creations –

    This is great! I needed something quick and easy! Thanks again!

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  17. Teach Mr G –

    Such a great resource to just grab and go!

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  18. Haley B. –

    Thank You!

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  19. Stephanie B. –

    Great product!

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  20. Erin S. –

    Great!

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  21. Ada M. –

    Thanks!

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  22. Valerie Flores –

    Great emergency resource.

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  23. Jennifer G. –

    Great resource and very easy to use. Such a help when I am out sick or when I know I will be out in advance!! Thank you!!

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  24. Robin H. –

    Great Resource!

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  25. Alison A. –

    Thanks for an easy to use resource!

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  26. Cedar O. –

    Great plans! Used during professional development.

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  27. Jennifer B. –

    Great

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  28. Carolyn H. –

    Extremely helpful! Great resource.

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  29. Melanie Kline –

    thank you

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  30. Casey S. –

    Thank you!

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  31. Emily H. –

    Thanks

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  32. Courtney Holdren –

    LOVE IT!

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  33. Melinda S. –

    Thank you!

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  34. The SPinnovative Classroom –

    This is well written, easy to use, and visually appealing. It was just what I needed and saved me in a pinch!

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  35. Kendra P. –

    This was the perfect resource when I needed sub plans quick!

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  36. Colleen K. –

    A good resource for a substitute, for the month of October.

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  37. Kristin Verenski –

    Thanks!

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  38. Katie M. –

    Great resource!

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  39. Taylor F. –

    LOVE THIS! Great resource.

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  40. Jody M. –

    Great resource!

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  41. Sara O. –

    I love how detailed your sub plans are! Great job!

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  42. Courtney W. –

    This is great! Thank you!!!

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  43. Lauren M. –

    I LOVED having these plans – just had to make copies for my sub file! They are thorough and complete for ELA activities. I plan to keep them in the file – just in case – all year in addition to material provided through our basal reader.

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  44. Emily A. –

    I adore these plans for ELA and math. They have awesome activities that I feel comfortable leaving!

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  45. Frances M. –

    Just good for a fun time with students

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  46. Linda T. –

    thank you

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  47. Shelley C. –

    This was a true blessing when I got sick suddenly and was out fir 3 days. The kids loved the mad libs and the opinion writing piece. Excellent resource!

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  48. Sami Rapp –

    great easy fast resource

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  49. Sharon S. –

    This is great. Engaging and fun. Easy to leave for a sub. Thanks!

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  50. Ashlie M. –

    Great resource!

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  51. Stacy C. –

    I used these plans yesterday and had great feedback from the sub in my room. They were very grateful for the detailed instructions and the kids were highly engaged all day! Thank you so much!!

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  52. Marina S. –

    This was a great resources and came in very handy when I needed a sub.

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  53. Teachout of the Box –

    Great resource!

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  54. Theresa H. –

    I used this resource when I was out close to Halloween. Such a relief to have work ready for my students and didn’t take so much time to create on my own. thank you!

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  55. Janna B. –

    Amazing resource!

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  56. Allison Capps –

    Great resource, total life safer! Students totally engaged!

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  57. cassidy S. –

    This was great to use in my grade 5/6 class for my students who are lower than grade level and need a easier task.

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  58. Nicole H. –

    Such fun and cute plans! Thank you for making my planning easier!

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  59. Nicole N. –

    Thank you!

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  60. Tracey S. –

    Lots of great options for a sub day.

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  61. Amanda S. –

    This would be awesome to have prepped and ready for Halloween time!

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  62. Natalie B. –

    Thanks

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  63. Nicole T. –

    I used this myself and for a sub. The plans were very easy to follow. The students loved the activities, especially the “mad libs” type writing activity.

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  64. Samantha Simpson –

    Thank you for this! Super helpful to have as an emergency backup.

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  65. Patricia M. –

    Great resource

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  66. Katy W. –

    This resource was a great addition to our Halloween activities! We were in person so that was really helpful too.

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  67. Kirsten Stockman –

    I saw you present at eclecticon, and I have many of your resources. All are top notch. Thank you so much!

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    • Educate & Rejuvenate –

      Kirsten,
      Thank you! We are grateful for all the wonderful teachers who use and review our products. Helps us to keep putting quality products out there. Thanks again!

  68. Michelle H. –

    Super easy – Love it!

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  69. Taylor T. –

    Great!

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  70. Patty Zaborowski –

    I used this resource with both my virtual and face to face students. They enjoyed the variety of activities.

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  71. C E. –

    Easy to prep. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  72. Jesyka E. –

    Great product!

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  73. Kyndra G. –

    My kids loved this resource.

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  74. anaelsa sanchez –

    My students and I had a lot of fun completing this resource. I love that it came with different activities to do and practice different skills.

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  75. Filitsa T. –

    Although I teach ESL in Greece where Halloween is not celebrated , my students love Halloween.
    So it goes without saying that they loved this resource especially the “mad lib” .

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  76. Bridget Morrow –

    My students loved this resource! It was user friendly and met a lot of our standards that we have been working on…thank you

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  77. Mackenzie M. –

    We used bits and peices of this resource based on the needs in my classroom.

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  78. betsy W. –

    So helpful during the fall and I am pulled out for plc or days I am out.

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  79. Marking & Mastery –

    What a great resource this was. I have loved being able to use it and appreciate the love and effort that went into making it.

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  80. Michelle A. –

    Great resource…..thanks!

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  81. Cacti and Confetti Classroom –

    This was a great resource for my class! Exactly what I needed!

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  82. Jenna L. –

    My students absolutely loved these sub plans and my substitute said she had a blast using them with my students!!! Thank you !! Highly recommend.

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  83. Shelby Aguirre –

    I love this! I am out at least one day a week throughout the fall for baby appointments. I love that I can use this resources to add some fun into their day. I’ve already been able to use it over several days and some pieces I could use again and again.

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  84. Steven H. –

    This was a lifesaver when I was sick!

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  85. brittney D. –

    The resource was not useful for ready to use sub plans.

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  86. Victoria L. –

    I was able to use these with my students when I was absent. Sub mentioned the plans were great.

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  87. Cassandra J. –

    So helpful to have things like this at the ready for sub plans! Thank you!!

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  88. Ashley S. –

    My students loved these activities. They were so easy to leave for a sub.

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  89. Callie W. –

    I love these monthly sub plans! So easy to print and leave for emergencies!

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  90. Marissa Wade –

    Great product

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  91. Jennifer A. –

    My students loved this activity and found it visually appealing which helped them engage in it!

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  92. Anne L. –

    This is an excellent resource!

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  93. Amy K. –

    These are SO NICE to have when I’m in a tight time constraint and need high quality sub plans!

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  94. Giving Grace Teaching –

    Perfect for my students! Thank you!

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  95. Hollyann B. –

    My students loved using this resource. Very engaging and fun for our class.

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  96. Bradley Bunch Classroom –

    Easy resource to use. Perfect for a no prep set of stations to keep them relevant to the time of year!

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  97. Teresa Garrett –

    I found this product to be more geared to third and not rigorous enough for fourth grade. However that being said it was great ti differentiate with my struggling students.

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  98. Sarah R. –

    Great resource!

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  99. jennifer C. –

    Great for practice. Kids loved it. Great for practice and to leave for subs.

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  100. Latavia B. –

    I love these!! Thank you so much for creating such an amazing resource!

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  101. Linette Lantz –

    Great for when I need to pull some resources for subs!!! Easy to use! Thank you!

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  102. Sloane S. –

    My students loved using this product and so did I!

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  103. PurpleDoorShopUS –

    My students loved this resource! They enjoyed working on it.

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  104. MrsBuffingtonsReadingRoom –

    My students enjoyed working with this packet. It was engaging and students stayed on topic and engaged.

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  105. Danielle W. –

    Great resource for subs to use for emergency plans.

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  106. KayJamesStudio –

    Thank you so much for providing this resource! I appreciate your time!

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  107. Shellye S. –

    Lifesaving product. I unexpectedly had to be out in October due to gout. This resource helped me get prepared quickly for being out several days.

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    • Educate & Rejuvenate –

      Yay! We love hearing that! Thank you for the review!

  108. ForeverPrimary –

    great resource!

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  109. Ashley M. –

    My students enjoyed using this seasonal activity for their extra time and intervention blocks.

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  110. Hannah B. –

    Enjoyed this resource! Great fit for my classroom.

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  111. Colleen R. –

    This resource was not only great for Halloween, but also provided lessons to be used with substitute teachers which I found very helpful.

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  112. Ashlee J. –

    Thank you for an amazing resource, my third graders loved this!

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  113. Sara Hardman –

    This is a great resource to add to my classroom!!!

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  114. Kimberly Clay –

    This is a great resource for my fourth grade students. Thank you!

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  115. Cara Sherman –

    “Have a spook-free day” has not been removed nor does the seller attempt to pretend to care to change it.

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  116. Karson M. –

    I love that there are a variety of different activities for subs to use including directions for the activities! I’ve used this for packets, whole group activities, or small group work! Great for the entire month!

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  117. Katy F. –

    This was such a great and easy resource to use. I love that there are so many activities that you are able to pick and choose what you want your sub to do with your class while you are away.

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  118. J P. –

    Nice to have on hand when you need an emergency activity

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  119. Loana P. –

    This really took a load off my back when it came to leaving work for a substitute. Thank you for this product!

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  120. Crystal W. –

    Great resource! Easy to use, well-made, and a helpful addition to my classroom. My students enjoyed it, and it made planning a little easier!

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