Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate then to engage your students in fun activities. Below I have put some of my favorites!
Mummy Wrap
Divide kids into teams of 3 (1 mummy, 1 wrapper, 1 un-wrapper). Each team gets 1 extra-large roll of toilet paper. This is a timed event, so instruct the kids that on your signal, one team member must wrap the "mummy" in toilet paper. When the roll is complete (and the mummy is mostly covered) the 2nd team member unwraps the mummy (no tearing the toilet paper, it has to be unrolled). The first team to finish, wins. This is a great activity, especially when you play it to fast-paced Halloween music.
Web Weave
For this game, you'll need a small ball of string (approx. 30 to 40 feet) for each child. Pair the players into teams of 2 and place them into a circle (3 to 4 teams work best). Team members should be opposite one another. Give each child a ball of string and have them tie the loose end around their waist. When you say go, have each child throw the ball of string to their teammate. The teammate wraps the string once around themselves, and then throws the string back. The first team to use up their two balls of string wins! This game is lots of fun and be sure to take pictures before they remove the web — the best part is seeing everyone all tied up. To add a spooky element, after the last ball of string is tossed, turn out the lights for a minute or two!
Freaky Fashion Parade
Before the sun goes down, have the kids line up and parade around the classroom. Ask other teachers to help judge and award prizes on the spot for different costume categories (spookiest, funniest or most original). For younger children, it's a good idea to have "honorable mention" ribbons or prizes on hand so that everyone gets a prize.
Now a great way to get older students to enjoy Halloween is to treat them to a Halloween movie. It’s a great way for them to practice their listening skills and enjoy some Hollywood movie culture.
Classic Spooktacular Movies
• The Nightmare Before Christmas (Rated PG)
• Casper (Rated PG)
• Beetlejuice (Rated PG)
• Ghostbusters (Rated PG)
• It's A Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (not rated)
• Gremlins (Rated PG)
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