4th Grade Halloween Centers

Ready to give your students a spook-tacular writing experience? These 10 Halloween-themed story starters are designed to spark imagination and creativity in your classroom. Perfect for grades 4 and up, these engaging prompts are open-ended, allowing students to create their own spooky, mysterious, or magical tales.

Use these story starters as:

• Bell ringers to jumpstart creative writing sessions
• Writing centers or stations for independent work
• Extension activities when students need an extra challenge
• Fun, seasonal writing prompts for October or Halloween-themed lessons

Included Story Starters:

• “As I walked through the dark forest, I saw a glowing jack-o’-lantern with a note attached. The note said…”
• “One rainy Halloween night, I heard a mysterious knock at the door. When I opened it, there was a box with something moving inside.”
• “While trick-or-treating, I came across a house that no one ever visits. The door creaked open by itself, and I decided to…”
• And 7 more eerie and thrilling prompts!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

Easy to Use: Just print and go! No prep needed.
Engaging & Fun: Each prompt invites students to explore their creativity with a Halloween twist.
Flexible Use: Great for writing centers, independent work, or creative group activities.
Perfect for Fall: Bring the spooky season into your classroom with these seasonal story starters.

Don’t miss out on this FREE Halloween resource that will keep your students’ creativity brewing all month long! Download today and let the spooky storytelling begin!

Get your students excited about Halloween with this fun and engaging All About Me Halloween Edition Freebie & Bingo Cards! Perfect for 3rd-6th graders, this activity allows students to share personal details with a spooky twist!

Students will fill out themed worksheets that let them describe their favorite Halloween candy, costume, spooky name, animal, movie, and more.

This freebie is a creative way to build classroom community while practicing writing skills. It’s simple, no-prep, and ideal for a quick Halloween activity that students will love! Use it as a morning warm-up, writing center, or fun homework assignment.

Download now to add a little Halloween magic to your classroom!

More Halloween Activities aligned to the standards:

Halloween Creative Writing Color By Number

Fall Reading Comprehension

Halloween Reading & Writing Mats

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October coloring page freebie, perfect for keeping students busy during centers or Halloween parties!

Your students will enjoy skip counting by tens through the maze of numbers. This isn't the usual 10, 20, 30, etc. count by tens. Students are challenged to figure out the skip counting pattern. This resource is Halloween themed with a ghost and jack-o-lantern.

Happy skip counting!

This product is a free reading passage with comprehension questions and an answer key. It goes with my Skeletal System "Match Game." Please download the full game for a complete mini lesson that can be used in Science Centers, in small groups, or independently.

Students love playing this "Vocabulary Match Game!" It is an easy and fun way to learn key vocabulary words. Students combine the vocabulary word with its matching definition using self-checking word cards. It can be played independently or in pairs. Help students review and practice their science vocabulary. Included in this paid product are:

* Instructions for preparing and playing the game

* A Study Guide for take home practice

* An In-Class Quiz for reinforcement with an answer key