Halloween picture–word match
Draw a line from each picture to its word — 8 illustrated theme words.
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Halloween classroom activities
Choose a Halloween text by reading level, then add a game or printable activity.
Reading passages
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Upper ElementaryExplanatory Article • Informational
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Halloween reading collections
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Halloween Reading Passages for Kids
22 readingsExplore collection
Halloween Arts and Crafts Reading Passages
9 readingsExplore collection
Halloween Reading Passages for Lower Elementary
8 readingsExplore collection
Halloween Reading Passages for Middle School
9 readingsExplore collection
Halloween Reading Passages for Upper Elementary
9 readingsExplore collectionWord games
Play with halloween words — easy, medium and tricky, with stars and streaks.
Story puzzle
Rebuild a story's picture from shuffled pieces, then read it.Ages 5+Play gameWord rescue
Guess the theme word letter by letter and save the melting snowman.Ages 6+Play gameWord snake
Steer the snake and collect the letters of each word in order.Ages 6+Play gameWord search
Find the hidden theme words in a letter grid.Ages 6+Play gameWord scramble
Unscramble the letters using a kid-friendly clue.Ages 6+Play gameMemory match
Flip the cards and match each word to its meaning.Ages 6+Play gameCrossword
Fill the crossing words using kid-friendly clues.Ages 8+Play gameWord guess
Guess the secret theme word letter by letter.Ages 8+Play gameHalloween printables & worksheets
Free printable activity sheets, ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.
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The Halloween workbook
Choose reading passages, worksheets, word puzzles, and coloring pages for one PDF. Start with a reading level, then add or remove activities before building your workbook.
Halloween picture flashcards
Eight fold-in-half cards — picture on the front, its word on the back. Cut, fold, practice.
Browse all picture flashcards worksheetsHalloween sort & classify
Cut out the picture cards and glue each one in the right group.
Browse all sort & classify worksheetsHalloween picture memory
Cut out 16 cards — match every picture to its word.
Browse all picture memory worksheetsColoring pages
A selection of our free printable halloween coloring pages — each comes with a short reading passage.
Lower Elementary
Cat Halloween Coloring PageLower Elementary
Cute Alien Coloring PageLower Elementary
Cute Princess with Cat Coloring PageLower Elementary
Cute Skeleton Coloring PageLower Elementary
Friendly Bat Halloween Cave Coloring PageLower Elementary
Witch Coloring PageUpper Elementary
Barn Owl Night Hunter Coloring PageUpper Elementary
History of Trick-or-Treating Coloring Page
Cat Halloween Coloring PageLower ElementaryCute Alien Coloring PageLower ElementaryCute Princess with Cat Coloring PageLower ElementaryCute Skeleton Coloring PageLower ElementaryFriendly Bat Halloween Cave Coloring PageLower ElementaryWitch Coloring PageUpper ElementaryBarn Owl Night Hunter Coloring PageUpper ElementaryHistory of Trick-or-Treating Coloring PageFind more coloring pages
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Choose a Halloween reading passage, add a vocabulary game, or print an organizer or coloring activity. Find a starting point for an October lesson, then open the reading collections for more texts by level.
Build a Halloween classroom reading activity
Choose one of the six featured passages using its level and text type. Read together or independently, then use the passage's questions to guide a discussion. Add a Halloween word game for vocabulary practice, or use a printable organizer for students to record ideas from their reading.
You can combine these resources for a class lesson, a small group, or reading at home. They are individual activities rather than a fixed lesson sequence. Review the chosen passage and illustrations before using them with your group.
Find Halloween reading passages by level
For a wider reading selection, open Halloween Reading Passages for Kids. The existing collections also offer Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School Halloween reading passages. These collections focus on texts; the theme page connects reading with games and printables.
Add a printable activity
Use the worksheet section for organizers, picture activities, and printable word puzzles. The worksheet catalog helps you compare formats across topics. Coloring links open the matching picture's page with its own printing options. Premium illustrated worksheets and magazine pages are labeled separately and require Pro.
Frequently asked questions
What Halloween classroom activities are on this page?
You can choose a reading passage, play a vocabulary game, and find printable organizers, picture activities, and coloring pages. Premium illustrated worksheets and magazine pages are shown separately.
Can I choose Halloween reading by school level?
Yes. Check the level on each featured passage card. The reading collections section also links to existing Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School Halloween selections.
Is this a complete Halloween lesson plan?
These are resources you can combine for your own lesson. Choose a text, review its questions, and add a game or printable activity if it fits your group and available time.
Do the Halloween printables require Pro?
Premium illustrated worksheets and magazines require Pro. Regular printable activities keep their existing account and download options. Check the individual resource before printing.