October Classroom Resources

October in the classroom means cozy vibes, spooky fun, and… let’s be real… a lot going on! From sugar rushes to shifting schedules, teaching in October can feel like you’re running a marathon in costume. That’s why our printable Ready, Set, TEACH resources were made to save the day (and your sanity)! Each month, we put together seasonally relevant, standards-aligned, no prep resources for preschool through second grade. From math, science, and reading to science of reading, morning work, alphabet practice, handwriting, dramatic play, coloring pages, fun finishers, and crafts!

Every resource is designed to align with Common Core standards and objectives, so you know exactly what skills you’re covering! Plus, everything follows a monthly theme so it perfectly lines up with what you’re teaching at that time of year. Basically all you need to know is that October means pumpkins, candy corn, spooky stories, Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and of course the learning your students need at that time of year in general! Let’s break it down and give you a sneak peek at just how much these October classroom resources are about to save your teacher life.

 

How to Get Your October Classroom Resources

We know every teacher has their own way of planning, prepping, and printing, so we’ve made sure our resources can work your way! Here are the different ways you can grab your October resources:

 

 The Ultimate October Thematic Unit Bundle

This is the best of both worlds. With the Ultimate Thematic Bundle you'll get a pre-printed, perfect bound book of all of our daily October resources in black and white, which is ideal to keep for master copies for the copier. Plus, you’ll also get the full digital bundle in color, so you can print as much as you want, whenever you want!

 

The Digital October Thematic Unit Bundle

Want to skip the hard copy and go all-digital? The Digital Thematic Unit Bundle gives you the entire month of resources in one easy click. Everything you need for October, ready to download and print! Trust us, you’ll thank yourself later. 

 

Weekly Bundles

Not ready to dive into a whole month? Try it week by week! Each weekly bundle comes with one week’s worth of lessons in every subject, pre-arranged in a progressive format and aligned with October’s calendar. For example, Columbus Day resources land in week 2, and week 4 is packed with Halloween fun!

 

Get the Goodness on their Own: Individual October Classroom Resources

If you just need one or two things (or want to see what it’s all about), you can grab any of the resources individually. Quick, easy, and exactly what you need! Scroll through our October page to see what catches your eye!

 

Daily Resources

We vary our daily printable resources slightly by grade level to keep things age-appropriate and standards-aligned, but here’s what you’ll find across preschool–2nd grade:

• Directed Drawing (Preschool)
  

• Letter of the Week (Preschool)
  

• Math (All Grades)

• Pre-Writing Tracing (Preschool)
  

• Scissor Skills (Preschool, Kindergarten)
  

• Morning Work (Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade)

• Science of Reading (Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade)
  

• Heart Words (2nd Grade)
  

• Sight Words (Kindergarten, 1st Grade)
  

• Alphabet Practice (Kindergarten)
  

• Handwriting (Kindergarten, 1st Grade)
  

• Daily Writing (1st Grade, 2nd Grade)
  
  

Additional October Resources

On top of daily lessons, each month also includes extra themed goodness to make your October classroom come alive:

• Science Activities
  

• Word Posters
  

• Columbus Day Lessons (Preschool–2nd Grade)

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lessons (Preschool–2nd Grade)
  

• Halloween Activities (Preschool–2nd Grade)

• FREE Coloring Pages
  

• Word Searches + Mazes
  

• Writing Pages
  

• Dramatic Play Pumpkin Patch (Preschool + Kindergarten favorite!)
  

 

Crafts + Craftivities 

No October would be complete without crafts (and yes, we make them academic too). Our craftivities combine hands-on fun with writing practice, and some even double as student-made bulletin board sets so you can create student-made displays where kids can really shine!

Here’s what you’ll find this month:

• Candy Corn Mosaic
  

• Pumpkin Pal
  

• Pumpkin Name Craftivity
  

• Counting Spider Craftivity

• If I were a Scarecrow Craftivity

• My Pet Monster Craftivity

• The Spooky House Craftivity 

• Perfect Jack-O’-Lantern Craftivity
  

 

To Wrap It All Up:

October is one of the most magical times of the school year, but also one of the busiest. With the Ready, Set, TEACH October Classroom Resources, you’ll have everything you need from daily lessons to seasonal celebrations! All planned, prepped, and ready to roll for you! We’ve been in your shoes, and we know how much it means to have resources that are actually useful and easy to grab when you need them most.

Here’s to pumpkins, candy corn, and a classroom that feels festive, fun, and full of learning this October!

Show us how you’re using your October classroom resources by tagging us at #SchoolgirlStyled! We can’t wait to see your spooky, student-made magic!