{"id":25576,"date":"2024-08-08T12:17:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T20:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=25576"},"modified":"2025-10-10T07:48:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:48:25","slug":"melting-monster-halloween-science-activity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/melting-monster-halloween-science-activity\/25576","title":{"rendered":"Melting Monster Halloween Science Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Melting Monster Halloween Science Activity<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Halloween is the perfect time for pairing <strong>spooky fun with exciting science experiments<\/strong>, just like in this Melting Monster Craft! This gooey, colorful, and slightly eerie project is perfect for kids and adults alike. It&#8217;s a fantastic way to explore some basic science concepts while getting into the Halloween spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aofl-advice-image-video wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Halloween Science Activity for Kids: Melting Monster by ABCmouse.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ikxBqwoh4p8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rounded-corners has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#2d56be;border-width:3px;background-color:#eff2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What You\u2019ll Need for <strong>Your Melting Monster Craft<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cornstarch:<\/strong> The base of our goo, you&#8217;ll need 1-2 parts cornstarch to the amount of water you have. (We used about 2 cups of cornstarch and 1 cup of water).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Googly Eyes:<\/strong> A fun way to add a little personality to our monster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food Coloring:<\/strong> A drop or two is all you need to give your goo a nice hue. Bright green, orange, and purple are always favorites for this haunting season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water:<\/strong> Enough to form a paste from your cornstarch. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fun Cut Outs:<\/strong> You can make more features for your monster by cutting out shapes from craft foam or colored paper. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glitter or Sequins:<\/strong> Jazz up your ghoulish creature with a little pizzazz!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Instructions for Making Your <strong>Melting Monster Science Craft<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots aofl-advice-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Gather Your Ingredients<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-1-1200x620.png\" alt=\"Ingredients for making a melting monster craft. Water, corn starch, food coloring. \" class=\"wp-image-25577\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-1-1200x620.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-1-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-1-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-1.png 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by assembling all your materials on a clean, flat surface. Make sure you have enough space to mix and create without making too much mess.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 2: Add Some Color<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a mixing bowl or your measuring cup, add a few drops of your chosen food coloring to the water. Mix until the color is evenly distributed. This will give your monster a vibrant and spooky look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-2-1200x625.png\" alt=\"A measuring cup with water in it and a drop of bright green food coloring. \" class=\"wp-image-25578\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-2-1200x625.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-2-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-2-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-2.png 1211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fac2cdea wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 3:<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Combine with Cornstarch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-3-1200x614.png\" alt=\"Combining bright green water with corn starch in a bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-25579\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-3-1200x614.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-3-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-3-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-3.png 1222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly add the colored water to your cornstarch, mixing constantly. You may need to adjust the amount of water or cornstarch to get the right consistency. It should start to form a thick, gooey paste.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Make a Paste<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue mixing until you have a smooth paste that\u2019s not too runny. If it&#8217;s too liquidy, add more cornstarch; if it&#8217;s too solid, add more water. You want it to be moldable but still able to flow slowly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-4-1200x614.png\" alt=\"Make a thick paste of corn starch and colored water. \" class=\"wp-image-25580\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-4-1200x614.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-4-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-4-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/step-4.png 1215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 5:<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Roll into a Firm Ball<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-5-1200x608.png\" alt=\"Rolling a mixture of corn starch and water in a hand. \" class=\"wp-image-25581\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-5-1200x608.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-5-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-5-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-5.png 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have the right consistency, roll the mixture into a firm ball in your hands. It should hold its shape momentarily before starting to melt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Add Some Fun Features<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the ball on a smooth surface or hold it in your hand and quickly add your monster\u2019s features. Stick on google eyes, cut-out shapes for mouths or fangs, and sprinkle with glitter or sequins for a magical touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-6-1200x604.png\" alt=\"Adding fun features to a corn starch glob. \" class=\"wp-image-25582\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-6-1200x604.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-6-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-6-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-6.png 1213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 7:<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Set It on a Smooth Surface and Watch it Melt! <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-7-1200x619.png\" alt=\"Watching a corn starch glob melt away as the solid turns into a liquid. \" class=\"wp-image-25583\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-7-1200x619.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-7-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-7-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Step-7.png 1212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now comes the fun part! Set your monster on a smooth surface and watch as it slowly melts and oozes. This part is sure to fascinate kids as they see their creation transform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fun Science: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">The Melting Monster Craft <strong>shows how some materials can act like both a solid and a liquid<\/strong>. When you mix cornstarch and water, you get a gooey substance called oobleck. If you press on it, it feels solid, but if you let it sit or move it slowly, it flows like a liquid. This happens because the cornstarch particles are packed together tightly under pressure, but when the pressure is gone, they move freely. It&#8217;s a fun way to see <strong>how materials can change<\/strong> their behavior based on how they&#8217;re handled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><br>Creating a Melting Monster is a fun and educational way to celebrate Halloween. This activity is perfect for a classroom, party, or just a spooky afternoon at home. Not only does it provide a creative outlet, but it also introduces basic scientific principles in an engaging and memorable way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0011\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse banner: left cartoon mouse, blue background, 'Over 1,000,000 Reviews (Average)' with red 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' button\" class=\"wp-image-97431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#8338EC;border-radius:15px;background-color:#ede7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d11bad58b7e2b928ebb255e4c9da646\" style=\"color:#ff5e00;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><strong>Try More Fun Halloween Games and Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bats-Border-2-1200x188.png\" alt=\"Illustrated black bats border.\" class=\"wp-image-27715\" style=\"width:504px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bats-Border-2-1200x188.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bats-Border-2-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bats-Border-2-768x120.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bats-Border-2-1536x240.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bats-Border-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ee76cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fccf6fd694ccdf401dc25d1228dfef07 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);line-height:1.5\">Keep kids entertained this Halloween with spooky crafts, snacks, and free printables! Make balloon bats, yarn pumpkins, and tasty treats, or play Halloween bingo. Download coloring pages, word lists, and more for extra festive fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button halloween-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/halloween-crafts-activities-for-kids\/27661\" style=\"background-color:#ff9800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MORE HALLOWEEN FUN HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ABCmouse-Vampire-2.0-Halloween-Art.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse as a colorful vampire 2.0 Art.\" class=\"wp-image-73684\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ABCmouse-Vampire-2.0-Halloween-Art.png 550w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ABCmouse-Vampire-2.0-Halloween-Art-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ABCmouse-Vampire-2.0-Halloween-Art-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for Halloween with the Melting Monster Science Activity! This spooky, gooey project combines fun and learning as kids create their own melting monsters using cornstarch, water, and food coloring. Perfect for home or classroom, this activity introduces basic science concepts while sparking creativity. 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