This no-prep Halloween Vocabulary & Writing Activity Pack is perfect for keeping your students engaged during October. Designed for ESL, EFL, and ELL learners, it includes a wide variety of activities that reinforce holiday-themed vocabulary while also building reading and writing skills. Whether you need a seasonal lesson, a literacy center activity, or a fast-finisher option, this set has everything you need in one printable pack.
Why Teachers Love It
This resource provides multiple ways for students to practice new vocabulary words, from word recognition to creative writing. The included picture dictionary supports beginners, while differentiated writing activities allow older or more advanced students to expand their language skills. With answer keys and black-and-white printing options, this set is both teacher-friendly and student-approved.
What’s Included
- Picture Dictionary (with and without words)
- Vocabulary Race – letter challenge
- Picture Match
- Crack the Code
- Count Them! activity
- Word Search
- Differentiated Writing Activities:
- Write Halloween words with adjectives + illustration
- Halloween Story Fill-in (fill in the blanks)
- Describe your favorite Halloween candy
- Write a short story using vocabulary prompts
- Answer Keys for all worksheets
- Black & White versions for easy printing
Classroom Benefits
- Engages students with festive vocabulary and writing tasks
- Perfect for October lessons, centers, or homework
- Supports learners at multiple levels with differentiated activities
- Low-prep, print-and-go resource
Pair It With
For more fun Halloween vocabulary practice, pair this activity pack with the Halloween Vocabulary Bingo Game . Together, they provide a balance of structured writing practice and interactive speaking activities for a complete October lesson plan.
You can also purchase this activity in our Teachers Pay Teachers shop .