Fun and Free Halloween-Themed Resources to Drop Into Your Homeschool Week
Start with the Crash Course Halloween Playlist to get the story behind the holiday.
For a deeper dive, World History’s Halloween article gives you the full historical background.
Math
Elementary (3rd-6th grade):
Jack-o’-Lantern Glyph Activity – Practice following directions and data representation.
Jack-o’-Lantern Coordinate Plane Activity – Working on graphing? Plot points to create Halloween images.
Middle & High School (7th-9th+): HMH’s Halloween Math Activities
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Writing
Roll a Spooky Story – Dice + story starters = creativity boost.
2-Sentence Horror Stories – The format is short enough that it’s not intimidating, but it teaches lessons about suspense and word economy.
Mystery Writing Assignment – Kids pick elements and craft their own mystery story. This one’s a project that can stretch over several days.
Grammar
Types of Sentences Halloween Pack – Declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory… now with zombies!
Parts of Speech Halloween Worksheets – Solid practice with a spooky twist.
Halloween Mad Libs – Grammar practice disguised as silly fun. Works for a wide age range.
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Literature & Poetry
Study Suspense in Poetry with The Raven – This interactive tool lets kids explore Poe’s famous poem while learning literary devices. Hover over highlighted words to see techniques in action. There’s also an interactive version of “The Highwayman.”
Edgar Allan Poe Slideshow – A ready-made introduction to Poe and his work. Perfect for launching a mini-unit or just spending a day with the master of the macabre. Or if you’re studying literary elements, check out these free resources for analyzing setting and mood in “The Cask of Amontillado” and point of view in “The Tell-Tale Heart.”
Halloween Podcasts List – Because sometimes listening to spooky stories is just as valuable as reading them. Great for long car rides or while doing art projects.
Hands-On & Creative
Step-by-step drawing lessons, super-easy crafts, and creative DIY Halloween projects designed for kids.
- Halloween Art Project For Kids: Features a wide range of Halloween-themed tutorials such as drawing haunted houses, cartoon candy, cute monsters, and folding surprise cards.
- Easy Kids Craft: Features multiple easy Halloween crafts using paper and everyday materials.
Read-Alouds & Independent Reading
For Younger Kids:
Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest
Corduroy’s Best Halloween Ever
For Older Elementary/Middle School:
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Puzzles, Games, and Activities
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Study Ladder Halloween Activities – Worksheets, coloring pages, and crafts for K-6.
Halloween Activity Workbook – A full PDF workbook with puzzles and activities.
Halloween Hyperdoc – A guided digital exploration that combines research, creativity, and critical thinking. Great for independent learners in middle school.
Online Halloween Games – Brain breaks that are still somewhat educational.
