This Halloween Roll-A-Story is an old favorite, where students roll dice to determine their story’s character, setting, and conflict. Print it out and give it to your student for a fun, Halloween-themed activity!
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Bring Halloween into your classroom with this fun printable Halloween party word find activity sheet. Practice spooky vocabulary with your students for the ultimate Halloween lesson!
2 free Halloween word search printable pages you can give your kids or students! Lots of other free Halloween printables and party ideas here too.
Are you on the hunt for some fun (and free) Halloween activities? If so, then you're in the right place! I'm sharing 3 of my favorite Halloween-themed lessons that will have students writing, reading, and analyzing poetry! That's right! Who says that a holiday-themed lesson can't be rigorous AND engaging? Not me! I love lessons that pack an academic punch and these freebies do just that! Capitalize on students' natural love for Halloween with this fun creative writing activity! The writing activity begins when students roll story element dice (setting, character, obstacle, and a story starter) to create a random set of story components. Once students have their story elements, they'll plan and write a spooky story by combining all of the spooky parts that they rolled. Of course, this lesson taps into students' natural love of scary stories while helping them develop critical writing skills. You'll find a detailed planning page in the resource to help students outline their stories before they write their own. The cubes and guide not only make the activity more fun, they also set students up for success! You can find this lesson here...and I'll provide all the links at the bottom of the post. Speaking of celebrating special days, if you're in the mood for even more ideas, be sure to check out this mega-freebie filled with 40 pages of ideas for celebrating special days in the classroom. Freebies? Yes! Please! I'm always trying to give students opportunities to read and analyze poems. So, it's no wonder that I put together this FREE poem analysis lesson! In this FREE Halloween lesson students will analyze the Halloween-themed poem “Mr. Macklin’s Jack O’Lantern” by David McCord. Then, they’ll record their understanding and analysis of the poem in an interactive flip book. The lesson encourages multiple readings of the poem which leads to a deeper understanding and comprehension of the text. While analyzing the poem, students will identify the sequence of events, its mood, and elements of figurative language. Students will support their analysis with evidence from the poem. McCord’s poem is a perfect celebration of Halloween and the flip books make analyzing poetry fun! I may have saved the best idea for last! This lesson is such a fun and educational way to celebrate Halloween. That's because this lesson gives students a trick AND treat! In this resource you’ll find a “Halloween Fun” activity. This one is the ‘TRICK’. In this activity students need to read the instructions very carefully. However, most students do not read the entire set of directions before beginning (that’s the trick). That means that students will follow the directions to create a Halloween drawing and complete a figurative language activity before they realize that they only needed to do the first 2 steps of the 16 step activity. Wondering where the ‘TREAT’ comes in? Well, this resource is also filled with a nonfiction passage and questions about the history of Halloween. When all the questions are answered students will reveal a “No Homework” message. Of course, this is their treat. FYI: Since, the Halloween Fun activity requires students to write figurative language, you may want to teach this Figurative Language 5-Day Unit FIRST. This free resource is a super fun way to get into the spirit of Halloween! Plus, students will practice figurative language and reading comprehension skills! If you're looking for even more teaching ideas for October, here's another FREEBIE for you... And of course, if you love free lesson plans and ideas for the classroom, be sure to sign up for this 40-page Seasonal Sampler! Freebies? Yes! Please! Here's a quick round-up of the links: --- Spooky Story Writing Lesson --- Halloween Poem Analysis --- Trick and Treat Reading Passage --- Figurative Language Unit --- October Plan Book --- Veterans Day Lesson Wishing you a very happy Halloween, Mary Beth P.S. Veterans Day is right around the corner. Here's an engaging and meaningful lesson. First, students collect facts about Veterans Day for their Doodle Infographic. Then, they write a solider poem. LEARN MORE HERE.
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2 free Halloween word search printable pages you can give your kids or students! Lots of other free Halloween printables and party ideas here too.
This Halloween word scramble for kids is great to use at home or in the classroom. Simply download it, print it out, and share it with your students!
Pumpkin activities and worksheets for the classroom- perfect for October!
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! I love all the fall colors, dressing up, and decorations! So when we signed up to bring juice...
It's that time of year! I use so many celebrations and brain breaks in my virtual classroom and the kids love them. I teach several whole group and small group classes online everyday, and even though my students are at home, they need a break and like to have fun too! Many days they have 3 or 4 classes back to back and everyone needs to have a little bit of fun. I like to use songs and dances as celebrations at the end of our class time too. During seasonal holidays, it's just one way to bring in the holidays in our virtual world. Without further adieu, here are 10 Halloween themed brain breaks you can use in your classroom- virtual or "regular"! Grab a free Google Slides version to use below! 1. Just Dance- This is Halloween 2. Halloween Freeze Dance 3. Monster Mash by Kids Music Shop 4. Monster Moves by Koo Koo Kanga Roo 5. If You're A Kid Halloween Remix 6. Bones! Bones! Bones! by Go Noodle 7. Gummibar Monster Mash 8. Skeleton Dance 9. Just Dance- Ghostbusters 10. Monster Shuffle by The Learning Station If you're looking for more Halloween themed resources check out some of mine in my TpT store. Read my other Halloween & Day of the Dead blog posts for more fun ideas for your class! Grab the FREE Google Slides Halloween Brain Breaks from me HERE.
This is an easy and funny activity for your EFL students during Halloween time.
Are you looking for alternative Halloween activities to do in your classroom? Check out this list of ideas that works any time of year.
This is a fun worksheet with Halloween vocabulary for your EFL students.
This is a worksheet to learn facts about Halloween. It is a reading task and there also are some activities to check the pupils' reading comprehension. The students also can learn about the origins of Halloween and how the Ancient Celtics used to celebrate it.
This is a fun reading comprehension for your EFL students this Halloween.
This list of the best Halloween picture books are perfect for your upper elementary 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. This list includes new and funny.
The first big holiday of the school year is upon us! If you want to keep students engaged and working while visions of candy and costumes dance in their brains, you're going to need something special. Wouldn't you know it, I've got just the Halloween activity: Bone Bridge!
Read aloud books are the perfect way to set up a STEM challenge. Connecting STEM to stories helps students relate to the problem in a more meaningful way! This fall don’t just teach the standards. Engage students in hands-on STEM challenges that integrate reading and writing. The following are ou
Escape rooms are an exciting and engaging activity for your students! They will work together to discover clues and solve puzzles to solve the mystery.
This is a brilliant ESL worksheet to practice Halloween vocabulary with your English students.
Are you ready for Halloween? You might want to include this ws in your plans for the upcoming holiday.Have fun! - ESL worksheets
October is FINALLY here, which means that it’s time to pack in all the Spooky Halloween STEM fun! Whether you’re teaching STEM in person, virtually, or both, I’ve got you covered with 7 low prep elementary challenges that will quickly become your kids’ favorites! So let’s dive in with some exciting force and motion activities,...
This blog post contains 10 Halloween story starters perfect for middle or high school creative writing. Enjoy some Halloween writing with these story ideas!
Nothing beats a SCARY STORY to get students excited to write stories that keep their readers on the edge of their seats. This Halloween Writing Unit has everything needed to write a super spooky story! Click on the PREVIEW to see everything that is included.What's our SECRET SAUCE? It's a blend of ...
Halloween Math Activities for Grades 1-8 Add these super fun (and extra spooky) math puzzles to your collection of Halloween Math Activities for elementary and middel school students. Enjoy!
Halloween Bingo Printable Game Cards Template. Fun kids Halloween party game. Easy Halloween activity with 16 different Bingo cards.
This "Halloween" themed word search contains 50 words and is challenging. I usually have students work in partners to complete it. A great activity to celebrate Halloween while also keeping your students busy. Simply print and pass it out. Enjoy!If you enjoyed this product, please check out my other...
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This is a fun speaking activity where students discuss which of these spooky things they would rather do. Choose carefully.
This is a fun worksheet to practice Halloween vocabulary and phonics. The students have to fill in the missing vowels for each word.
This is a fun ESL Halloween worksheet. Students have to read the story and label the haunted house.
This is a fun reading comprehension for your EFL students this Halloween.
Try these Halloween writing ideas as story starters or as journal writing prompts with your with your first, second, and third grade students!
Questions with a Halloween theme-most requiring an explanation. Test your Halloween vocabulary and knowledge. Develop conversational skills. Get more speaking practice with this game. Thanks to PhilipR for the template.Clip art from MyCuteGraphics.com - ESL worksheets
Grab your FREE Halloween picture word search plus more grammar and language Halloween activities for upper elementary or Adult ESL students!
Kids have the worst time trying to concentrate on school the day of Halloween -- and it's even worse the day after! You'll need something extra engaging for them in order to keep their brains working at max capacity. Wouldn't you know it, I've got just the Halloween activity: Wings Wanted!
Do your elementary students like to learn about animals? I start our animal study in the Fall with Halloween animal articles!
Find out all the top picks for ESL Halloween games, activities, lesson plans and worksheets. Have fun on Halloween with your students!
Halloween get-to-know-you Bingo is perfect for grades 7-12 this Halloween season! This activity takes about 5-10 minutes, making it the perfect icebreaker or end-of-day activity. Ask students to move around the room and collect the initials of students that match the description in the box. 5 in a row makes a Bingo! This download includes three variations of the same game so that not every student has the same worksheet.
The History of Halloween - Reading Comprehension
Challenge your students with this super fun (and hard!) word search. This GIANT puzzle will keep everyone hunting for a long time. With 75 vocabulary words to look for, this would be a great just-for-fun worksheet to have on hand for an engaging activity when everyone is excited about the celebration. Or send your students home with it for extra credit. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files. The words are hidden in all directions and there are many overlaps, making this definitely a challenging worksheet. UPDATE: I have included a new version of this puzzle that you may find you prefer for younger children. The word bank is somewhat softer in tone. You will receive both versions of the puzzle and their solutions with your purchase. You will also receive color and black outline options for both versions. One version has 65 words: Afraid, Apparition, Apple, Autumn, Bag, Bat, Bizarre, Black, Boo, Broom, Cackle, Candle, Candy, Carve, Cat, Cauldron, Cloak, Cobweb, Costume, Disguise, Doorbell, Eerie, Excitement, Fall, Flashlight, Fog, Fright, Fun, Ghost, Halloween, Haunted, Hayride, Hoot, Jack-O’-Lantern, Magic, Mask, Monster, Moonlight, Mummy, Mystery, Night, October, Orange, Owl, Party, Phantom, Potion, Porch, Prank, Pumpkin, Safety, Scarecrow, Shadow, Skeleton, Spell, Spider, Spirits, Spooky, Sweets, Treat, Trick, Wand, Wig, Witch, and Wizard. The other version has 75 words: Afraid, Alien, Apparition, Autumn, Bat, Bizarre, Black Cat, Bogeyman, Bones, Boo, Broomstick, Cackle, Candy, Carve, Casket, Cauldron, Cemetery, Chilling, Cobweb, Coffin, Costume, Creepy, Dark, Demon, Disguise, Eerie, Eyeball, Fangs, Flashlight, Fog, Fright, Ghost, Ghoul, Goblin, Gravestone. Grim Reaper, Halloween, Haunted house, Hayride, Howl, Jack-O’-Lantern, Macabre, Mask, Midnight, Monster, Moonlight, Mummy, Mystery, October, Orange, Owl, Phantom, Pitchfork, Potion, Prank, Pumpkin, RIP, Scarecrow, Scream, Shadow, Skeleton, Specter, Spell, Spider, Spirits, Spooky, Supernatural, Tomb, Trick-or-treat, Vampire, Wand, Witch, Wizard, Wraith, Zombie If you like this giant activity, you might also like: • GIANT Word Search Bundle • GIANT THANKSGIVING Word Search • GIANT CHRISTMAS Word Search • GIANT FALL Word Search • HAYRIDE Word Search We love FEEDBACK! And you earn CREDITS! • Log in to your Teachers Pay Teachers account. • Click on the drop down menu “My TpT”. • Select “My Purchases”. • Choose ratings and leave feedback. • Know that we love you for it! ♥ ♥ ♥ Puzzles to Print guarantees you the highest quality crosswords, word searches, cryptograms, Sudoku and number puzzles available.
Find the 10 Halloween-themed hidden words in our free Halloween word search printable. A perfect Halloween puzzle for classroom use.
Halloween is such a fun holiday to explore through STEM activities. Even if you aren't permitted to use Halloween-themed activities in your classroom, you will find plenty of activities here to keep your kids engaged throughout the season. The writers at STEM Activities for Kids have put together some of their favorite Halloween challenges. Click through on any image to read more about the challenge shown.
