Have fun and stay safe this Halloween.
See and be seen!
Be sure that your mask or costume doesn’t cover your eyes or make it tough for you to see where you’re going. You might think about wearing makeup instead of a mask. If you do wear a mask, make sure the eye holes are big enough that you can see!
Kids need to be seen in the dark on Halloween; wear or carry something that glows in the dark. A glowing necklace, a glow-in-the-dark treat bag, or a flashlight would work well. Parents, put reflective tape on your child’s costume.
Don’t trip!
You want your costume to look cool, but there’s nothing cool about tripping and stumbling all Halloween night. Make your costume trip-proof by…
- making sure it’s not too long.
- wearing shoes that fit.
- not using swords, canes, and other props that can get in your way.
Don’t go trick or treating alone!
It’s best to trick-or-treat with family members or friends. It’s a good idea to have a grownup with you. Older children could take a cell phone with them; that way, they can check in with a parent or call for help, if needed.
Talk it over with adults when deciding where to trick-or-treat. Sticking close to home is always a good idea because then you’ll know many of the people and you won’t get lost in neighbourhoods that you’re not used to visiting.
When trick-or-treating, don’t go inside a stranger’s home. Sometimes a person might invite you in for a treat, but you can just say that your mom or dad asked you not to go inside anyone’s house. Never go up to or into a stranger’s car even if the person offers you a Halloween treat.
And if you’re wondering about whether to go to a certain house, check if the porch light is on. If not, that’s usually a sign that no one is home or they don’t want any trick-or-treaters.
Treats and health!
Before you start eating the treats in your bag, you’ll want to get a good look at them. When you get home, dump everything out and let your mom or dad see what you have. They can help you get rid of stuff you shouldn’t eat. For instance, you don’t want to eat anything that’s loose or not in a wrapper. Anything unwrapped, including fresh fruit, should be thrown away. Without a wrapper, it’s hard to tell if food is clean and safe to eat.
Once you’ve looked over your treats, you’ll probably wonder just how much you can eat. Well, it’s best not to overdo it. If you don’t eat too much on Halloween, you’ll have leftovers to enjoy in the days and weeks to come. In other words, you can make Halloween a little sweeter by making it last a little longer!
