Halloween Kid by Rhode Montijo

Recommended for ages 4+

Video Summary

This spooky story is about a boy who saves Halloween! The Halloween Kid protects trick-or-treaters from those who try to ruin Halloween. He captures mummies, wrestles vampires, tickles ghosts until they surrender, and catches the Giant Miami Werewolf. But the Goblins ambush him and capture him! However, The Halloween Kid is rescued by his fast thinking friends. The Goblins are arrested and Halloween is saved!

Video Instructions

Video #1: For a more in depth understanding of the books, we have provided a video retelling an in-class story. Each pass through the text or illustrations allows students to dive deeper into the story’s meaning, preparing them for more complex narratives down the road.

Video #2 & Worksheet: Parents may print the worksheet corresponding to the story. In the second video, Ms Liann will guide students through completing the worksheet. Younger students will learn the appropriate sizes, shapes, and sounds of letters. Older students will learn the spelling of new words, helpful phonics rules, and how to write in complete sentences.