These October kindergarten theme lesson plans are full of Halloween and pumpkin activities that your students are sure to love! You can use these lesson plans for several days of your math and ELA blocks or sub plans and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math and language arts activities while you are away.
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the October kindergarten theme lesson plans PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these sub-plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The October kindergarten theme lesson plans for math include:
“October Math 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 Math 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!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you must do to prepare the sub plans. 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 includes the fun witch theme!
Witch Themed 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
Math Lesson Checklist
This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. There is also room on the page to write any notes to the sub about how to best utilize the activities.
Math Lesson #1: Numbers 5-6
Students will focus on writing and counting the numbers 3-4 and review numbers 0-2 as well
A lesson plan & 4 worksheets included
Math Lesson #2: Place Value 0-10
Place value activities focused on the numbers 0-10
Includes lesson plan & 4 student work pages
Math Lesson #3: Comparing Numbers 0-10 with Witch Crocodiles
Students will compare numbers with this fun cut-and-paste activity with witch crocodiles and Halloween items
Lesson plan, crocodile pages in color and black and white, and 5 comparing numbers pages included
Math Lesson #4: Addition 0-10
Students will practice their 0-10 addition skills!
A lesson plan and 4 worksheets included
Math Lesson #5: Triangles and Other Shapes
The lesson is focused on squares, so students will draw and identify squares. They will also match other shapes and work on patterns.
Includes lesson plan and 3 student pages
Math Lesson #6: Measurement & Data Activities
Students will work on measurable attributes, sorting, and a simple graph.
The lesson plan and 3 student pages included
Card Game Math Lesson
A set of cards with ten frames are included, as well as instructions to play the memory game and war with the same set of cards. Cards are included in color and black and white!
Along Came A Spider Math Board Game
Students will practice their basic addition facts with a FUN and engaging math 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! A colored version of the game has also been added in case you want to use it for more than just sub days, but black and white is also included.
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer keys are included for ALL student worksheets.
The October kindergarten theme lesson plans for ELA 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!
Note to Teacher
This note to YOU explains what you must do to prepare the sub plans. 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 Lesson 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: Letter Writing Practice with D, E, and F
Students will practice writing the letters D, E, and F and identify objects that use their sounds. Halloween themed!
Includes lesson plan & 3 worksheets
ELA Lessons #2: Rhyming: Sounds -AT and -ICK
Students will do a cut-and-paste activity to practice rhyming! They will find words to match “CAT” and “TRICK” to keep up the Halloween theme.
Includes lesson plan & 1 page of cut-out cards and 2 pages for students to sort and paste them.
Writing Lesson: Spooky Acrostic Poem
Students will write an acrostic poem- using one word for each of the letters in the word “SPOOKY”!
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
Opinion Writing Lesson: Which Treat is Better?
Students will circle whether they think a caramel apple or lollipop is better and explain why.
Lesson plan and writing/illustration page included.
Writing Lesson: My Halloween Costume
Students will write about their Halloween costumes and what they like about them!
The writing and illustration page is included.
Sequencing Lesson
Students will put the pictures of “How To Carve A Pumpkin” in order and finish a brief sentence for each.
Reading Prompts & Lesson
2 reading prompts are included at 2 different levels. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the prompts is an informational piece about bats and the other is 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 for any narrative story. It is focused on visualizing during reading. The great thing is that it can be used over and over!
Lesson plan and graphic organizer included
“Boo!” Sight Words Game
Students will practice their sight words with a FUN and engaging sight words 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 draw a picture of their favorite October character and create a guessing game. They will then put it together and decorate it!
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets.
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! 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!”
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