5th Grade Halloween Activities

No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.

Do you need engaging activities for Halloween? Students can search for Halloween-themed spooky words in this 15x15 word grid! Fifteen words can be found up, down, or across. Answer key included.

Fifteen Vocabulary Words

• up
• down
• across

Word Search Benefits

• Vocabulary: introduces learners to new words and their meanings, which can help to expand their vocabulary.
• Spelling: teaches the correct spelling of words.
• Visual perception: students scan a grid and identify patterns, which can help to improve their visual perception skills.
• Problem-solving: helps students develop problem-solving skills by challenging them to find words that are hidden in a grid.
• Focus: Word searches can help students focus and concentrate, which can be helpful for other academic tasks.
• Memory: helps improve memory by requiring students to remember the words that they have already found.

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Celebrate Halloween in Spanish with this fun and colorful bingo game!!!. Perfect for large groups in your classroom or centers. Add this to your Halloween party with 30 unique Halloween Bingo boards for your students!

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• 30 color boards
• 24 calling cards

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Get ready for a spooktacular month with this all-in-one printable activity pack! Perfect for keeping kids entertained and engaged throughout October, this pack offers a new challenge each day with a mix of mazes, coloring pages, word searches, crosswords, word jumbles, find-the-difference, and sudoku.

Each activity is designed to ignite creativity, sharpen problem-solving skills, and provide hours of Halloween-themed fun. All you need is a printer, and you're set for the entire month of October!

What’s included:

31 different daily activities (mazes, puzzles, coloring, and more!)

Print-ready PDF format for easy access (in color and black and white)

A calendar to keep track

Great for classroom use, parties, or at-home entertainment

Get your little ones excited for the Halloween season with this engaging, educational, and festive activity set!

No tricks, just treats!

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Keep your students engaged and excited about learning with this Autumn Activity Pack for Early Finishers! Designed for grades 1-5, this pack features 15 fun and educational worksheets filled with autumn-themed activities that are perfect for students who finish early. The activities are easy to use, require minimal preparation, and are great for reinforcing important skills in a seasonal, creative way.

What's Included:

1. Autumn Word Search: Boost vocabulary with fall-themed words.
2. Autumn Crossword Puzzle (with and without words): A fun challenge to test knowledge of autumn facts.
3. Word Scramble (with and without words): Unscramble autumn-related words to enhance spelling and problem-solving.
4. Spot the Difference: Sharpen visual discrimination by finding differences in autumn-themed pictures.
5. Autumn Maze: Find your way to the pumpkin patch.
6. Draw the Leaf Pattern: Draw the patterns of different autumn leaves.
7. Draw Your Own Scarecrow: A fun activity that encourages creativity.
8. Write A Story: Inspire creativity with fall-themed story prompts.
9. Symmetry Drawing: Develop fine motor skills by drawing symmetrical pumpkin.
10. Make New Words: Make words from a autumn themed word
11. Coloring the Picture: Calm down with seasonal coloring sheet.
12. Autumn Facts Match: Match facts with autumn-themed objects.
13. I Spy Autumn: Find and count fall-themed items in a busy scene.
14. Gratitude Journal: Share your thought about the autumn season.
15. Decorate the Pumpkin Pie: Draw the decoration on a pumpkin pie.

Why You'll Love It:

• Perfect for early finishers, centers, or quiet time.
• Engages students with autumn themes they love—like leaves, pumpkins, and squirrels!
• Easy to print and use—no prep needed!
• Ideal for grades 1-5 with activities ranging from simple to more challenging.

Color by Code HALLOWEEN Color by Number Multiplication and Division Facts Practice Coloring Pages - Brighten up math time with these Halloween Color by Code multiplication and division facts worksheets! You'll have 8 fun images; ghosts, black cat, witch, candy corn, bat, dog in ghost costume, Frankenstein, and spider in a spiderweb. These Halloween-themed coloring pages are perfect for your fast finishers, no prep math centers, morning work and sub plans!

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Engaging activity:

Adding dice to choose which fractions to work with adds student interest without taking away from engagement. Students will enjoy coloring in the percentages to reveal a Halloween image.

Great partner work before Halloween to still have useful skill practice.

Students need to be able to find an equivalent to a given fraction and then convert that fraction into a percentage. They use this data to reveal a fun image by coloring.

What's included:

• Worksheet including directions.
• Answer key for fraction equivalents and picture reveal.

Why this is useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Engaging activity for partners or individuals.
• Fun, holiday image that can be displayed.

This is a fun, creative writing assignment you could give to your students during the month of October. Students will get to choose their own Halloween topic and then follow the instructions to write their own Cinquain.

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Welcome the fall season with our adorable Pumpkin Name Tags! Perfect for classroom decoration, these printable name tags add a festive touch to any learning environment. Each tag features a cute pumpkin design, making them ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students.

Our Pumpkin Name Tags are versatile and easy to use. They can be personalized for students' desks, cubbies, lockers, or used as labels for classroom supplies. These tags are also great for fall-themed activities and events, such as Halloween parties or Thanksgiving celebrations.

Printable and ready to use, our name tags come in a convenient format that allows you to print as many as you need. Enhance your classroom decor and make each student feel special with these charming pumpkin name tags.

Available sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 4 per page, 6 per page and 8 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

What's Included :

• PAGE : 20 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

Spooky Fun Meets History!

Description: Dive into a hauntingly educational experience with Historical Halloween Bingo, specially designed for 3rd to 5th graders! This unique game combines the thrill of Halloween with fascinating historical facts. Perfect for small groups or classroom activities, it offers a fun way to learn about Halloween's history and traditions while enjoying a classic bingo game.

What's Included:

1. 6 Unique Bingo Cards

• Spooky Variety: Six different bingo cards featuring Halloween-themed historical figures, events, and symbols. Each card is designed to ensure variety and excitement, making every game a new adventure.

1. Teacher Calling Cards

• Historical Highlights: A set of calling cards with images and descriptions of the Halloween-related historical figures, events, and symbols featured on the bingo cards. Ideal for teachers to guide the game and provide extra historical context.

1. Fun Facts About Halloween

• Educational Insights: A collection of intriguing and age-appropriate fun facts about Halloween’s history, traditions, and legends. Each fact correlates with the items on the bingo cards to enhance learning and engagement.

1. Instructions and Game Rules

• Easy to Follow: Clear instructions for setting up and playing Historical Halloween Bingo. Includes game variations and tips for integrating educational elements into the game.

1. Thematic Bingo Markers

• Festive Fun: A set of Halloween-themed bingo markers, such as mini pumpkins or bats, to use for marking off bingo squares. Adds a festive touch to the game!

How It Works:

1. Setup: Distribute one bingo card and markers to each student or small group.
2. Calling: Use the teacher calling cards to announce the Halloween-related historical figures, events, or symbols.
3. Mark and Learn: Students mark their bingo cards as they hear or see the corresponding historical items. Fun facts provided will help them learn more about each item.
4. Winning: The first student or group to complete a row, column, or diagonal shouts “Bingo!” and can receive a spooky prize or recognition.

Ideal For:

• Halloween classroom parties
• History lessons with a seasonal twist
• Small group activities
• Homeschool enrichment

Benefits:

• Combines Halloween fun with historical education
• Engages students in a festive and interactive way
• Enhances knowledge of Halloween’s origins and traditions
• Encourages participation and learning in a playful setting

Check out this "I am not a ghost" creative writing resource for some Halloween or fall fun!

Use it as a Halloween party station, center, morning work or just for October creative fun.

Three differentiated writing pages perfect for young learners to turn on their imagination when envisioning what else the friendly ghost could be? Students can label, write a simple sentence or top it off with a story about their creation. Perfect to get those creative juices flowing.

Looking for more October, fall or Halloween fun? Check out my other resources including I am not a Pumpkin, Pumpkinology Investigations or Build Your Own Haunted House!

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Get your students in the Halloween spirit with our Halloween Math Activity: Spot the Mistake in Algebra Worksheets! This engaging and interactive worksheet is designed for middle school students (grades 5-8) and offers a unique way to reinforce their algebra skills while celebrating the spooky season.

Lesson: Solving Linear Equations

Product Features:

• Spooky-Themed Learning: Infuse your math lessons with Halloween fun!
• Critical Thinking Skills: Students will analyze algebra problems, identify the mistake, and understand how one error can lead to a chain reaction of wrong answers, helping them develop essential problem-solving skills.
• Easy to Implement: The printable PDF format allows for quick and easy distribution in the classroom or as homework assignments.
• Perfect for Classroom or Home
• Answer Key Included

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Looking for a fun, engaging, and educational resource that brings spooky science to life? Look no further! This Arthropleura Spooky Science Packet is perfect for grades 4-6 and offers an interdisciplinary experience by blending STEM and humanities. Whether you're teaching about creepy creatures during the spooky season or exploring ancient life all year long, this packet is a hit with students!

This resource is CCSS-aligned and covers essential skills such as:

• Main Idea and Supporting Details
• Evidence-Based Answers
• Text-Dependent Questions
• Cause and Effect

With reading comprehension activities and opportunities for students to draw, write, and analyze, this resource not only taps into science but also strengthens ELA skills. Students will learn about the giant, prehistoric Arthropleura, a creature from millions of years ago, while practicing critical thinking and creativity.

What’s Included:

• Engaging informational text about Arthropleura
• Vocabulary practice for key terms like invertebrate, herbivore, and exoskeleton
• Comprehension questions aligned to CCSS standards
• Main Idea and Supporting Details worksheet
• Cause and Effect chart
• Visual activity for drawing and labeling Arthropleura

Why You’ll Love It:

• Perfect for both Halloween-themed lessons or year-round study
• Ideal for grades 4-6, with clear alignment to ELA and STEM standards
• Encourages cross-curricular learning through science and reading comprehension
• Easy to integrate into your current units on prehistoric life, ecosystems, or spooky creatures

This ready-to-go packet will captivate your students with spooky, scientific fun while building key academic skills. Whether you’re in it for Halloween or curious creatures from the past, this interdisciplinary resource is the perfect addition to your classroom!

Calling all brave mathematicians!

Are your students ready for a spooky multiplication challenge? A mischievous ghost has locked them inside a haunted house, and the only way to escape before midnight is to solve a series of multiplication puzzles!

The Haunted House Multiplication Escape is a low-prep, high-engagement activity that aligns with CCSS.4.NBT.B.5.

What's Included?

• A Haunting Introduction.
• 6 Chilling Clues: including word problems, crossword puzzle and a mix of 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit multiplication problems to test different skill levels.
• Escape Sheet: Students will collect "keys" (cutouts from the correct answer boxes on the clue sheets) and stick them onto the escape sheet throughout the challenge.
• Worksheet: Provide a space for students to show their work and calculations for each clue.
• Answer Key: Keep the game running smoothly.
• Winner's Circle! Celebrate the victorious team with fun certificates or props for a winning photo.

How to prep?

1. Gather Your Supplies: Print out the clue sheets, escape sheet, and worksheet (one copy per group). You'll also need scissors, tape, and a timer (optional: spooky music to set the mood).

2. Prepare the Haunted House: Hide the clue sheets around your classroom or designate specific locations for each clue (envelopes labeled with clue numbers are optional).

3. Assemble Your Teams: Divide your students into groups of 3-4 players.

Let the Escape Begin!

1. Time is Ticking! Set a timer for 40 minutes to create a sense of urgency and excitement.
2. Unlock the Clues: Each group starts at a designated clue (or envelope). Students work together to solve the multiplication challenge and find the answer.
3. Answer Check: Groups come to you to verify their answer using the answer key.
4. Key to Escape: If the answer is correct, students cut out the box at the top right corner of the clue sheet (the "key") then stick the "key" onto their escape sheet.
5. On to the Next Challenge: Once they have the "key," provide the next clue sheet (or envelope) for them to tackle.
6. Escape Achieved! The first group to finish all the clues and fill their escape sheet with "keys" wins the game!

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I Have, Who Has Halloween Vocabulary Game - Halloween Classroom Activity and Game

Get your students in the holiday spirit with this fun and engaging I Have, Who Has Halloween Vocabulary Game! This interactive game is perfect for elementary classrooms, making learning new Halloween-themed vocabulary an exciting experience. Designed to build reading fluency and listening skills, this game is ideal for grades 2-5 and can be used in whole-class settings, small groups, or literacy centers.

Topics Covered

• Halloween vocabulary
• Reading fluency
• Listening skills

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Synonym or Antonym Color by Number Halloween Edition! Get into the Halloween spirit with our engaging and educational Color by Number Synonym or Antonym activity for 3rd-5th graders! This October-themed resource combines fun with learning as students answer questions and apply their knowledge of synonyms and antonyms.

Key Features:

⭐ Vocabulary Enhancement: Students will enhance their vocabulary skills by identifying synonyms and antonyms for a variety of words.

⭐ Halloween-Themed Fun: With a Halloween picture waiting to be colored in, this activity adds a festive touch to your October lessons.

⭐ Bonus Word Searches: We've included three Halloween-word searches that tie into the Halloween theme, giving students even more word-related challenges to enjoy.

⭐ Aligned with New Jersey Standards: Our resource is designed to align with New Jersey educational standards, ensuring that it supports your curriculum objectives.

⭐Save Time and Engage Students: This resource is a time-saver for busy teachers.

Included:

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**⭐**Halloween Color By Number

**⭐**Three Word Search Pages

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Halloween Crossword Puzzle & Pumpkin Maze Worksheet

Perfect for kids grades 2 and above!

This fun and engaging worksheet pack is packed with Halloween-themed activities that will keep your students entertained and learning.

Included in this bundle:

• 100 Halloween crossword puzzles (10 pages): These challenging puzzles will test your students' vocabulary and knowledge of Halloween words and phrases.
• 30 pumpkin mazes (30 pages): Help your students navigate through spooky pumpkin mazes filled with twists and turns.
• Answers included: Make grading easy with the provided answers for both the crosswords and mazes.

Benefits:

• Reinforces learning: The puzzles and mazes help to reinforce vocabulary, problem-solving skills, and fine motor skills.
• Fun and engaging: The Halloween theme makes these activities enjoyable for students of all ages.
• No prep required: Ready-to-use worksheets save you time and effort.

Great for:

• Classroom activities
• Homework assignments
• Halloween parties
• Homeschooling

Order your copy today and make Halloween learning a spooktacular experience!

In this monster themed problem solving craftivity students must use their knowledge of multiples and factors as well as logic and critical thinking skills.

The problem:

The mad scientist Zorg created 2 sorts of monsters. He created Zios with 3 legs and the Zepts with 7 legs. When his family of monsters was complete, Zorg had created 52 legs. How many Zios did he create? How many Zepts did he create?

After students figure out how many Zios and Zepts the mad scientist created, they will complete a craftivity of his monster family by coloring or cutting out construction paper monsters and adding the appropriate numbers of legs. Students are also asked to write an equation to justify their answer.

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Get ready for some spooky fun with this Halloween-themed Word Search Pack! Perfect for kids ages 7 to 12, this printable activity set includes 18 unique word search puzzles, each featuring 15 Halloween-related words.

Whether you're hosting a Halloween party, looking for fun classroom activities, or just want a creative way to keep your little ones entertained, these puzzles are a great way to celebrate the spooky season!

Why You'll Love It:

· Fun, educational activity that boosts vocabulary and problem-solving skills

· Perfect for classroom use, homeschool activities, parties, or as a simple Halloween treat

· No shipping required – just download, print, and play!

Add some educational and festive fun to your Halloween celebrations with this exciting word search pack! Download instantly and let the puzzle-solving begin!

What’s included:

- 18 unique word search puzzles

- Solutions to the puzzles

- Pages are 8.5x11

- Instant PDF wnload for easy printing

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US letter size PDF file

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Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Shape Book

Includes a front cover, middle section with primary handwriting lines, and back cover. (3 pages total)

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