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It’s my FAVORITE time of year again, and I must begin with the best Google Doodle of all time. Kids love to see time-lapse video in action, especially if it contains a spooky ending. I’ve started a collection of several October themed lessons to get your kiddos excited about fall. This list (embedded below) includes a combination of free iPad apps and websites you can use in the computer lab. One lesson I think everyone should check out is the Goosebumps Make Your Own Graphix site on scholastic.com. Students can create their own short graphic novel (comic book) with 10 different layouts to choose from. Be sure to include specific language arts skills you would like your students to include; such as descriptive vocabulary, dialogue, cause and effect, or inferencing. Here is an example they have posted on their site: