Halloween Word Scramble Freebie

Get your students excited about vocabulary practice this October with this fun and engaging Halloween Word Scramble activity! Perfect for English language learners of all levels, this resource includes four printable worksheets designed to build vocabulary, encourage creative thinking, and bring some spooky fun into your classroom.

Each worksheet features a different Halloween-themed phrase: HAPPY HALLOWEEN, TRICK-OR-TREAT, SPOOKY SPIDER WEB, and HAUNTED HOUSE. Students must use the letters in each phrase to form as many new words as possible—without repeating any letters more than once. It’s a great way to reinforce vocabulary, spelling, and problem-solving skills while celebrating the Halloween season.

This October ESL activity works well in a variety of classroom settings. Use it as an individual timed challenge, a team-building group activity, or turn it into a friendly competition with prizes for the student who finds the most words. No matter how you use it, this Halloween word scramble is sure to be a hit. My students have always loved it—and I’m confident yours will too!

What's included:

• HAPPY HALLOWEEN Word Scramble

• TRICK-OR-TREAT Word Scramble

• SPOOKY SPIDER WEB Word Scramble

• HAUNTED HOUSE Word Scramble

• Printable in both color and black & white for flexible classroom use

This is a fun, low-prep activity that makes vocabulary practice exciting during the Halloween season. Add it to your October lesson plans and watch your students enjoy learning with a spooky twist!