Make your autumn lessons unforgettable with this engaging Fall Escape Style Activity. Designed for ESL, EFL, and ELA classrooms, this seasonal mystery helps students review fall vocabulary, reading comprehension, verbs, and prepositions of location in a fun and interactive way. Students will solve the case of the Pumpkin Thief by completing seven different language-based tasks. Each completed challenge eliminates suspects until the thief is revealed. Perfect for young learners, this activity is low-prep and comes with printable rewards such as bookmarks and homework passes.
Why Teachers Love It
- Excellent review of vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
- Created with young ESL/EFL learners in mind—no confusing locks or codes.
- Interactive format keeps students motivated and engaged.
- Can be used in small groups, stations, or as a whole-class activity.
Student Tasks Include
- Vocabulary Race: Create as many words as possible using the letters in “PUMPKIN SPICE.”
- Fall Vocabulary Word Search to reinforce autumn-themed words.
- What Am I? Word Matching: Inferencing activity with fall clues.
- Autumn Comprehension Task Cards: “Find something that...” prompts.
- Prepositions of Place: Gap-fill sentences using picture prompts.
- Fall Crossword Puzzle with seasonal hints.
- Regular & Irregular Verbs: Crack-the-Code activity.
What’s Included
- Teacher Answer Key
- Student Lock Sheet
- Suspect & Hint Cards
- Printable Prizes (Bookmarks & Homework Passes)
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Color and B/W Printing Options
This Fall Escape Room is perfect for October or November lessons, providing students with seasonal fun while reinforcing core grammar and vocabulary concepts. Simply print, laminate, and let the mystery-solving begin!
Pair It With:
For even more autumn practice, pair this activity with the Fall Vocabulary Bingo Game from my shop. Together, these resources create a complete fall learning package that combines grammar, vocabulary, and fun classroom interaction.