Bring spooky fun into your classroom this October with this Halloween Charades Game! Perfect for ESL, EFL, and ELL learners, this printable activity helps students review Halloween vocabulary, action verbs, and costume character names like witch, mummy, vampire, ghost, skeleton, and more. Designed for elementary through intermediate learners, this game combines movement, laughter, and speaking practice in one easy-to-use resource.
Whether you're planning a Halloween classroom party, themed language lesson, grammar warm-up, or brain break, this charades activity will keep your students engaged and motivated. It’s a high-energy way to reinforce the present continuous tense while encouraging teamwork and participation.
Why Teachers Love It
- Encourages movement, participation, and lots of classroom laughter
- Reinforces verb use and present continuous grammar
- Builds student confidence in speaking and acting out vocabulary
- Perfect for holiday lessons, warm-ups, or ESL Halloween parties
- Works in both whole-class and small-group activities
- Quick-prep: just print, cut, and play
What’s Included
- 40 Full-Color Halloween Charades Cards (8 per page)
- 40 Black & White Cards for easy printing or student coloring
- A mix of Halloween action verbs and characters
- Printable format for repeated seasonal use
How to Use
Print the cards, cut them out, and place them in a stack or bag. Students take turns acting out the word or phrase on their card while classmates guess. Use the black-and-white version to save ink or have students color their own cards for extra seasonal fun.
This Halloween charades activity is a fantastic way to combine festive celebration with meaningful language development and community building. Your students will love the chance to move, mime, and speak while reinforcing vocabulary in a low-pressure, engaging format.
Pair It With
For even more Halloween fun, pair this resource with the Halloween Vocabulary Bingo Game . Together, they make the perfect combination for a Halloween party day or a seasonal ESL review lesson.