As October approaches, it’s time to get your classroom in the spooky spirit and plan some exciting Halloween activities for your students!
Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a newbie, I’ve got you covered with five fang-tastic ideas that will engage and excite your young learners.
From virtual haunted house adventures to creative writing with a spooky twist, these activities are sure to make you every student’s favorite teacher.
So, grab your broomstick (or marker) and let’s dive into the engaging world of Halloween-themed lessons!
Here are 5 fun Halloween activities for school students
1. Halloween Worksheets and Activities Resource
Looking for a great plan with everything you need to teach students all about Halloween in October? I have you covered with this math and literacy plan that includes crafts, writing, reading, bulletin board options, posters, and so much more!
2. Virtual Haunted House Field Trip Activity
Be every student’s favorite teacher by taking them to a haunted house! Virtual Field trips are a great way engage students in learning. Use these interactive, editable Google Slides to easily have students use movable parts, learn about Fiction and non-fiction and so much more!
3. All About Bats Halloween Digital Escape Room
Looking for a great activity for your students to help your students learn about bats? Digital Escapes™ are a fun way to get students to learn without even realizing it. No printing and No prep needed for this digital escape!
Students will click a video for a short story and directions to help with their first clue.
During the escape, students will be tasked with solving 4 lock clues in order to escape the bizarre bats buzzing around their building. There is a pdf included in this download with directions, the link to the site, an answer key and an optional note taking worksheet for students. This activity takes about 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
4. Haunted House Creative Writing Activity
Use this Haunted House Layered Book to support Creative Writing with your kindergarten or first grade students. A writing rubric aligned with Common Core Standards is included in this packet. The book is 5 pages total and builds student’s creativity to have a final product of a short story about putting up a haunted house for sale. It also is cute on display in the classroom.
5. Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Be every student’s favorite teacher by making school enjoyable! Scavenger hunts are great conversation starters, ice breakers, movement activities, classroom community builders, or writing prompts. Use this editable Powerpoint to engage your students in some Halloween fun.
I hope your students love these spook-tacular activities! If you want more Halloween activities or fall activities, check out my post here!
What’s your favorite Halloween activity for kids? Let me know in the comments!