This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TCNJ chapter.

As children become increasingly excited in holiday festivities, their level of focus and self-management declines. Although holidays are not a negative aspect of the public school education, however, they provide a distraction that teachers find difficulty in managing. As a student teacher, I have increasingly noticed the distraction of Halloween floating around my classroom. Instead of banishing the talk of costumes and favorite candy, Halloween can very easily be incorporated into classrooms in a positive and educational light. Students learn best when they are interested and engaged in material, teachers should use the hype around this holiday to productively manage their class.

Writing Prompts

Writing is a perfect way to incorporate Halloween into the classroom! Students can work on narrative pieces that include the prompts…