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In the dark of night - with the moon glowing bright - a skeleton tapped on my screen. Though obviously dead, very lively he said: Have a Happy Halloween!

It's that time of the year again: Halloween. Teachers go looking for some fun Halloween verses and amazing crafty ideas to transform their classroom into a haunted castle, a pumpkin buffet or a witch's deadly kitchen.

Pinterest is kind of the place to go to find some nice ingredients to conjure a Halloween curse upon your classroom.

In case you can't really find the needle in the haystack, I picked out the best Halloween crafting ideas for your classroom. Click on the images to go to Pinterest or the original page.

Let's get started!

Halloween classroom decorations

1. Decorate your school environment

This year, everything comes to life. Put eyes on everything. Even the trees are watching you. In this example, teachers used beach balls as eyes for the trees.

2. Decorate your classroom door

You can decorate your door yourself or turn it into a schoolwide contest and ask help from your students. Which classroom has the most creative Halloween classroom door? Here you can find some inspiration.

3. Paper ghosts

A haunted classroom? Ghosts! There are so many ways to craft fun ghosts out of paper, but this is definitely my favorite!

4. Haunted classroom decorations

This one takes a bit of time, but with the help of your students, you'll get there. And it'll all be worth it. Create a haunted house decoration. The guests? Your students are staying. If they're brave enough...

Halloween crafts ideas

5. Scary tissue boxes

Create some lively tissue boxes that comfort students at all times, even when they are scared.

6. Spooky paper lanterns

This crafty Halloween idea for 3rd graders looks amazing. Click on the image to find out how it's made. Too difficult? Don't worry, here are some more Halloween lantern ideas.

7. Spell book purse

As an elementary teacher, you have to rock Halloween. And what better way to do that, then with this amazing spell book purse?

What are you putting into your spell book purse? Magic water to keep kids calm, lolly pop Ghosts or lolly pop spiders?

Halloween class party ideas

8. Halloween party buffet man

Gathering with teachers or organizing a class party for Halloween? Present your food in a creative way like in this image below.

Hungry?

9. Halloween dips

There's only one way to present tasty dips with Halloween. Here's how you do it:

10. Bloody hotdog fingers

Low budget and easy to make. The perfect Halloween party snack for in your classroom.

Halloween language ideas

11. Parts of speech

I found this creative color plate where students have to color the right parts of speech to get a nice Halloween drawing.

12. Story of my life - halloween remix

Let your students create a fantasy Halloween story, keeping in mind the story structure. Then, let them turn the best ones into a play using the fun apps I'm suggesting at the end of this post. Fun guaranteed!

13. Halloween Bingo

Teaching a foreign language? Say a word, concerning Halloween in that particular language. Students have to tick of the meaning of that word on the bingo sheet. In this example below, student have to match the right image to the right translation the teacher is saying. Click on the image to open it. You can just copy the link and give it to your students. Every student will get a different bingo sheet.

The first student who has 5 in a row has Bingo! You can make your own Bingo sheet here for free. It is a fun and educational Halloween class game.

Halloween math ideas

14. Ghostly comparisons

You can't change the math, but you can change the layout. To completely align with the Halloween theme, use fun Halloween templates like in the image.

15. Pumpkin arithmetics

Let your student solve arithmetics. When they are right, they will be able to solve the pumpkin puzzle. Create your own Halloween puzzle templates and give students different puzzles.

Halloween science ideas

16. Expanding ghosts

Amaze your students by doing this fun ghost science experiment.

17. Pumpkin volcano

A pumpkin volcano. Not much to say about this one. Let's just say students will love this experiment.

18. What's blood made of?

Happy bloody Halloween! But what is blood actually made of? With this example, students discover in a fun way the parts of blood.

Halloween apps for in the classroom

Besides all the crafty Halloween ideas, I also looked for some fun free Halloween apps you could use in your classroom.

19. Scary sounds

This app is a sound panel with 45 different Halloween sounds. Let your students create a (puppet) play with Halloween monsters and use the sounds to dramatize the play. Some of them give you goosebumps...

20. Halloween Voice Changer

This one also could be used during a Halloween play. Students record their voice and transform it into a scary one. They can choose between more than 20 voice changers or they can change their voice by themselves by moving the parameters.

Wrap up

These were some fun Halloween lessons and decoration ideas I really like. I hope you do too. What is your favorite creative idea? Let us know on Twitter! Do you have another creative Halloween idea? Share it in our Facebook Group to inspire other teachers. Sharing is caring!

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20 Crafty Halloween ideas for in the classroom

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In the dark of night - with the moon glowing bright - a skeleton tapped on my screen. Though obviously dead, very lively he said: Have a Happy Halloween! It's that time of the year again: Halloween.

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You can decorate your door yourself or turn it into a schoolwide contest and ask help from your students. Which classroom has the most creative Halloween classroom door?

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A haunted classroom? Ghosts! There are so many ways to craft fun ghosts out of paper, but this is definitely my favourite!

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I always looked forward to Halloween as a kid.

Now that I'm an adult with kids in elementary school, I feel like half of my fall is spent figuring out what games to play at the school Halloween parties. So I've compiled all of my research into one place so that you can quickly and easily find inspiration, instructions and supply lists in one place.

Watch the video below for inspiration and then keep reading to see game instructions and supply lists.

30 Awesome Halloween Games for Kids (and Adults)

If you're in charge of planning the Halloween party for school, you'll love these 30 DIY Halloween games for kids and for adults. Whether you are planning a preschool party or need something for tweens and tweens, these games are perfect for all ages. (And I included Halloween Minute to Win It games too!)

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Halloween Mummies

I've played a version of this game in every class Halloween party I've ever hosted. The kids love it, it's super interactive, and the supplies are pretty simple.

Hint: rolls of toilet paper. Single ply works great!

Simply have the kids choose a partner. When you say go, they have one roll of toilet paper to wrap their partner from head to toe to become a Halloween mummy. First one finished wins.

I think you'll quickly find that the kids don't care a single bit about who wins, it's just fun to dress each other up with toilet paper.

Target Practice

You will need:

Shower cap for each participant

Foaming shaving cream

Orange cheesy balls

Divide your contestants into teams. One person will wear the shower cap, and their partner will cover the cap with shaving cream. Have the partners spread apart. They have 60 seconds to throw orange cheesy balls and attempt to have them stick to the shaving cream on top of their partner's head. Winning team lands the most in 60 seconds. (This is best played outside.)

Shake Your Booty

You will need:

Cake box or tissue box - with a hole cut out

Belt (softball and baseball belts work really well!)

Ping pong balls

Cut slits in the side of the box and weave your belt through the box. Fill the box with ping pong balls and give your kids 60 seconds to shake them all out. No hands!

For older kids, use a tissue box. For my younger kids, the larger cake box and larger hole made it a little easier for them.

Make this more "Halloweeny" by using orange and black ping pong balls.

Spider Web Walking

This adorable game is perfect for younger kids (think preschool and early elementary). It's super simple to set up, and the kids will be lining up to take a turn!
Click here to see the full instructions from No Time for Flashcards

Pumpkin Bowling

Do you know who is going to love this game? Pretty much everyone who plays it! And if your kids are into arts and crafts, they'll probably love creating the game supplies as much as they love playing it.
Click here to see the full instructions from A Girl and Her Glue Gun.
While you're there, be sure to see her Free Bingo Printables and her great Halloween game idea called Last Man Standing.

Pin the Boo on the Ghost

This is another one that I've played at a lot of school games AND games at home. Don't be intimidated by drawing the ghost - it is super simple - I promise!
Click here for the free instructions from The Pleasantest Thing.
While you're there, be sure to check out her Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss. This has been another favorite at our house.

DIY Witch Ring Toss

Let me be honest with you. If you show up to a classroom party with THIS, you will immediately be asked to serve at PTO president. If this is something you have always wanted, then please move forward. If this is your worst nightmare, then you should keep on scrolling. (Don't say you haven't been warned.)

See the full tutorial here from Sometimes Creative.

DIY Autumn Tic Tac Toe Table

This is the PERFECT game for a school Halloween party. You hardly need any supplies, it's super easy to set up in the classroom, and you can create multiple "stations" with it so that several kids can play at once.

This game was CLEARLY created by a teacher, which basically means that your child's teacher will love you forever for bringing such a clever game into her classroom.
Click here for the full instructions from The Techy Teacher.
Pin the Spider on the Web

Not only is this basically the cutest game on the planet, it's also crazy easy to create. As a bonus, the creator is giving you free printables for the spiders. SO fun!
Click here for the full instructions (and free spiders) from Ella Claire Inspired.
Witch Pitch

I think that witches are too often ignored or forgotten about when it comes to Halloween. I mean, it sometimes can feel like everyone is all about the ghosts and spiders and pumpkins. You know?

Help those witches feel better with this awesome witch pitch game.
Click here for the full instructions from Chica and Joe.

Halloween Concentration Game

This is a great game to include in your Halloween party arsenal. It's super fun and festive while also giving the kids a few minutes to calm down from their candy highs. Right?
Click here for the full instructions from Saltwater Kids.
DIY Cornhole Halloween Game

Your kids love cornhole and they love Halloween so what could be better than combining the two?

Not much!

Plus, these spiders are so cute and so fun that you might find the spiders to be the hit of the entire game.
Click here to see the full tutorial from Crafts Unleashed from ConsumerCrafts.
Pop Goes the Pumpkin

This one is from Martha Stewart, so you know it's going to be good. And it also got me thinking. Do you think she threw a totally kick-a$$ Halloween party in prison? I bet it was LIT!
Click here for the full instructions.

DIY Halloween Bowling Set

Evite has more than just invitations - like this totally awesome Halloween bowling set. How fun is that?
Click here for the full instructions.

Water Squirt Halloween Game

Is this the best game EVER for toddlers and preschoolers? Yes. I think it actually might be! You probably have the supplies already sitting around your house, and your kids will have a blast!
See the full instructions here from Momma's Fun World.
Halloween Toss

This fun and simple game will keep the kiddos entertained for quite some time, and you can even re-purpose it for future holiday games! Don't you love it when you can use the exact same supplies for several different holidays?
See the full instructions from Gets Bored Easily.

Secret Message Pumpkins

This is such a simple and adorable craft that should ABSOLUTELY be included in pretty much every class Halloween party. If your class party is structured in stations, this would be a great craft station to include!
See the full instructions from Reading Confetti.
Halloween Treasure Hunt

My kids adore treasure hunts, and this Halloween treasure hunt is absolutely amazing. You'll receive a free printable and complete instructions to recreate this at your home (or in your classroom).
Click here for more details on this Halloween Treasure Hunt from Imagination Soup.

Ghost Bowling

There are so many bowling Hallowene games, but this one might just be the CUTEST ONE EVER. I mean, come on!
Click here for the full instructions and more details from No Time for Flashcards.

Balloon Catch

This is a great game to include in your party for preschoolers and toddlers. It would also be great at Sunday school. If you want to use this idea for older kids, simply increase the number of balloons they have to keep in the air.
Click here for the complete instructions from Vanilla Joy.

Monster Letter Hunt

This is another great one for toddlers and preschoolers, and you could easily modify it for other holidays. Cute, simple and fun = my kind of game!
Click here for the full instructions from Little Family Fun.

Minute to Win It Games

While these are not necessarily specific to Halloween, you could easily modify them to make them more festive for the season. For example, use orange and black cups, spiders instead of candy, etc.

They're perfect for parties of ANY age - even adults!
Click here for the complete list of Minute-to-Win-It games that you can customize for Halloween.
30 MORE Halloween Games

Haven't found exactly what you're looking for yet? Click here for 30 MORE Halloween Games!

Looking for More Halloween Inspiration?

You're in the right place! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and I love to decorate, create costumes and host parties! Click the links below for more Halloween tips and ideas.

Halloween Costumes!
DIY Gumball Machine Costume DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs
Halloween Decorations!
DIY Dollar Store Skeletons DIY Dollar Store Skull Decor Pumpkin Decorating Ideas DIY Halloween Party Decor Ideas
Halloween Food!
Monster Mouth Snacks for Kids Gluten Free Halloween Treats Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Bowl
Looking for More Fun Minute to Win it Games?

We have games for every holiday, including Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day and even Earth Day. Click on the links below to see them all.
Halloween Games
Have an Alexa? Click here for 26 super fun games your kids can play with Alexa.

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Halloween Game Ideas & Trick or Treat Event for Kids (HD)

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These festive Halloween treats for kids will get your family in the holiday spirit! Whether you're throwing the perfect party or looking for fun treats kids can make, these easy Halloween snack ideas will make everyone falling under their spell.

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Get Your Scare On with These Top Halloween Tunes

Looking for a great Halloween CD to play at your child's classroom party or to greet trick-or-treaters at your door? Here's a short list of some of the best Halloween music for kids. These top Halloween albums for children are arranged by release date. And let us know if you have favorite Halloween songs for kids that you and your family love. Boo!

Ira Marlowe has recorded several albums of kids' music, including Dream Time, The Teasing Bird and Other Stories, and All the Colors. This time 'round, Oakland-based Marlowe takes on the persona of The Chills, a rock & roll band dedicated to scaring those who wish to be scared. Creepy Songs for Courageous Kids doesn't come right out and BOO! in the listener's face...instead, these Halloween songs suggest that something frightening might be right around the corner. Think of Creepy Songs for Courageous Kids as the musical equivalent of the Goosebumps series, perfect Halloween music for upper elementary kids. Oh, and props goes to session drummer Paul Revelli for making The Chills a full-on rockin' experience.

One of the best-produced Halloween albums you'll ever hear! Schletter has composed tons of music for film and television, including Mr. Show and Spongebob Squarepants. On this project, he enlisted the talents of musicians and actors like Grant Lee Phillips, Dave "Gruber" Allen, and Dave Foley to add to the songs, skits, incantations, and stories, spooky and otherwise. The cool thing about this album is that it's currently being presented live on stage at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles. Not a toddler album, for sure, but your 8-11 year olds will love it.

Silly, good-natured Halloween tunes from a veteran children's music performer. Schnitzer's album includes funny songs, sing-alongs, jokes, and a not-too-scary telling of the classic "Bloody Finger." Perfect for the younger spooksters or an early elementary class party.

Rob Zombie - 'Halloween Hootenanny' (1998)

Rob Zombie's grownup music has always been steeped in the campy gore of '50s and '60s horror flicks. For this compilation, though, he leaves behind the darker, heavier aspects of that genre and emphasizes rip-roarin' musical fun! A veritable all-star lineup of indie bands is featured here, including Reverend Horton Heat, Southern Culture on the Skids, Rocket from the Crypt, Los Straitjackets, Swingin' Neckbreakers, and The Bomboras. Lots of rockabilly and surf music to liven up your upper elementary kids' Halloween party.

Gold is best known for his hits "Lonely Boy" and "Thank You for Being a Friend," so it's no surprise this collection is on the pop end of the Halloween spectrum. Besides some nifty originals, Gold turns in great covers of "The Monster Mash," "The Addams Family," and "Ghostbusters."

Good ol' Rhino Records put together one of the best collections of Halloween-related tunes for kids. The original version of each song is used here, including favorites like "The Monster Mash," "The Purple People Eater," "Ghostbusters," "The Addams Family," and "The Twilight Zone." The album also includes equally-as-amusing but lesser-known songs like The Ran-Dells' "Martian Hop," The Five Blobs' "The Blob," and Jumpin' Gene Simmons' "Haunted House."

Walt Disney Records - 'Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House' (1964)

A classic! This album doesn't contain any music, but I couldn't resist putting it on the list. Many grandparents and parents will remember this record from the mid-'60s and the early '70s, when it was re-released. The sound effects were culled from Disney's vaults, and include creaks, groans, screams, and screeches from short animated films and Disney park rides. Long out of print, this album is now available as an iTunes download. Spooky, silly, and hair-raising fun!