If you’re looking for some Halloween fun for all the family, then the hunt is over! This free activity sheet is perfect for both younger kids and older children the next time you take a seasonal stroll together.
Scavenger hunts have many learning benefits, such as improving observation skills, encouraging teamwork, and problem-solving. Fun Halloween activities like scavenger hunts are also a great way to take the emphasis off sweet treats, while still ensuring kids have the most fun during the holiday.
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Little ones and their friends will love trying to find all the spooky decorations in this Halloween scavenger hunt game (costumes encouraged!). If you’re hosting a Halloween party, you can also set up the game around your house.
Once you complete the scavenger hunt, surprise your child with a new Halloween read aloud. Read the book together and ask your reader to point out all the items in the book that you found during your Halloween hunt.
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Before you head out on your Halloween scavenger hunt, download the printable and have your kids color in all the different items on the list. For bonus fun, ask your child the questions listed below related to each item:
Pumpkin
What color is a pumpkin?
Can you name something else that is the same color as a pumpkin?
How many letters are in the word “pumpkin”?
Black Cat
Can you name a book with a cat character in it?
What sound does a cat make?
What’s a word that rhymes with “cat”?
Ghost
Can you think of a word that begins with the same first letter as “ghost”?
What does a ghost say to scare someone?
How many letters are in the word “ghost”?
Spider
How many legs does a spider have?
What’s the first letter of “spider?”
What’s a spider’s home called?
Bat
Can you make up a spooky sentence using the word “bat”?
What does a bat use to fly?
Can you name three other words that begin with a “B”?
Skeleton
What color are skeletons?
Can you spell the word “bone”?
How many fingers are on a skeleton’s hand?
Witch’s Hat
What does a witch use to fly?
Can you spell the word “spell”?
What do witches use to mix their magic potions?
Monster
What sound does the letter “M” make?
Can you spell “monster”?
Can you name a book with a monster in?
Vampire
What are a vampire’s teeth called?
What color is a vampire’s cloak?
What do vampires drink?
Mummy
What is wrapped around a mummy’s body?
Where might you be able to see a mummy today?
What are two other words that begin with letter “M”?
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