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40 Fun and Easy Classroom Halloween Party Ideas

40 Fun and Easy Classroom Halloween Party Ideas

Spooky season is upon us! Are you looking for some new classroom Halloween party ideas that your students will love? Then look no further, this post is packed with tons of ideas to have an awesome Halloween at school this year. This includes fun Halloween games, activities, crafts, treats and a few fun ideas for no carve pumpkins.

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Halloween Party Games

If you are having a Halloween party in your class this year, why not have fun and add one of these Halloween games that the kids will love like pumpkin bowling, bingo with candy corn, Halloween mad libs and more!  Check out the best Halloween games below.

1 | Halloween Mystery Box Game

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This may be the perfect Halloween game! Create Halloween themed mystery boxes and have students reach in and guess the contents.  Here are some ideas:

  • Vampire Teeth- Popcorn kernels
  • Witches Guts-Cooked noodles
  • Spider Fangs-Candy corn
  • Monster Eyeballs-Peeled grapes
  • Mummy Eyes-Raisins
  • Pumkin Brains-shredded Carrots
  • Ears of Frankenstein-Dried Apricots

2 | Pumpkin Pop Game

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This would be a fun Halloween party game that also doubles as a cute Halloween classroom decoration, and the kids will be so excited to play it.  What you do is fill each balloon with candy or a small prize.

Then have the kids answer questions based on what you are learning in class.  The first with the correct answer gets to come up and pop the balloon and keep the prize!

3 | Halloween Bingo

printable Halloween bingo cards for classroom
Printable Halloween Bingo Cards | Find them Here

Halloween bingo is an easy game to add to your party mix. To add a fun twist that will be a hit with the kids have them mark their spot with candy corn or candy pumpkins.

This printable classroom Halloween bingo set can be found in my Etsy store here.  I created it with cute Halloween graphics to make it a little more fun!

4 | Pumpkin Bowling Game

Halloween class party bowling game
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I love this idea because it's fun and oh so cheap, a great combo. This bowling game is made with two litter bottles, construction paper and a ball.

5 | Halloween Mad Libs Game

Halloween mad libs game
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Mad libs are always a fun activity for the kids especially when they get creative. You can download this Halloween Mad Lib sheet at the link above.

6 | Halloween Family Feud

printable classroom game
Printable Halloween Family Feud | Find it Here

You can have students get in small groups to play this Halloween themed version of Family Feud.  This is a printable game that you can find on Etsy here.

7 | Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Here's an easy and fun scavenger hunt. You place cute Halloween character pictures around the class or if you're brave the school. Then you give each child a card with the pictures on it. When they mark everything off the card they won.

8 | Halloween Tic Tac Toe

Halloween Tic Tac Toe
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For a Halloween twist on a classic game use candy corn and candy pumpkins to mark spots. Another idea is to use plastic spiders for markers!

9 | Roll A Monster

classroom Halloween game
Roll a Monster | Find it Here

This fun Halloween activity is a digital download that you can get from Etsy here.  To play this game have students get into small groups and take turns rolling the dice.

Based on the number they roll they get to do something to make their monster come to life, like give the monster a name and give the monster eyes.  The first person to complete their monster wins.

Halloween Learning Activities

If you want to add learning to your Halloween class party, then read on. Check out some great ideas for educational activities with a Halloween theme.

10 | Pumpkin Match Game

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This is a game that you can make yourself or even have the kids help to make and then they will have fun trying to match the pumpkin faces. For full directions click the link above.

11 | Halloween Learning Activity Book

learning activity book
Learning Activity Book | Find it Here

This book, (found on Amazon) is packed with Halloween themed learning like the history of Halloween, how pumpkins grow, the lifecycle of spiders the bones in their body and more. You can pick out your favorite Halloween learning activities and copy them for the whole class.

12 | Candy Corn Greater Than or Less Than Math Game

Grab a bag of candy corn for a Halloween math game that students will love.  Give students slips of math problems and have them put two on their desk at a time.  They then have to use candy corn to show greater or less than.

13 | Monster Counting and Adding Activity

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Here's a fun activity for first graders, kindergarten students or preschoolers that are working on colors and counting. Have students color a monster and then answer question about it including how many eyes it has, and what color it is.

14 | Halloween Party Estimation Game

Halloween M&Ms for class party
Halloween M&Ms | Find them Here

Fill a jar with small Halloween candy like these Halloween M&Ms.  Then have students estimate how many candies are in the jar.  You can discuss strategies to make an educated guess.

Halloween Crafts

If you're looking for some classroom Halloween crafts that involve very simple materials, then check out these ideas. These are all easy crafts that would make a great addition to your Halloween celebration!

15 | Hand Print Vampires

Halloween party classroom craft
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What a fun idea for a Halloween craft. All you will need is construction paper, googly eyes, washable paint and glue.

16 | TP Roll Bat

toilet paper bat craft
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Here's a simple Halloween craft that's super cute. During the month of October ask students to collect empty toilet paper rolls.  Then they can create these cute paper bats.

17 | Handprint Witches

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Green student handprints are the face and the body of these cute witches.

18 | Frankenstein Craft

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How cute are these little monsters!  All you need is some colored construction paper.

19 | Silly Pumpkin Decorating Craft

pumpkin classroom craft
Silly Pumpkin Kit | Find it Here

If you want some easy classroom Halloween party ideas, then look no further.  This is a kit you can find on Amazon here.  Students will use stickers to decorate these silly pumpkins.

Halloween Activities

Now let's check out some fun Halloween activities that would be perfect for classroom parties.

20 | Spooky Play Dough Kits

Halloween Play Dough Kits
Spooky Play Dough Kit | Find it Here

Why not add a spooky twist to this favorite activity for students.  This play-doh kits comes with Halloween themed trinkets so students can create a Halloween themed creation.  You can find this kit on Etsy here.

21 | Halloween Activity Book

Halloween Activity book
Halloween Activity Book | Find it Here

For teachers looking for those easy classroom Halloween party ideas here's another for you! This book has tons of fun activities like dot to dots, mazes and word searches in Halloween themes.

You can pick your favorites and photocopy them for the whole class.  This book can be found on Amazon here.

22 | Halloween Themed Sticker Sheets

Halloween Themed Sticker sheets
Halloween Sticker Sheets | Find them Here

With these sheets student can create their own monsters, ghosts and pumpkins.  You can find a 40 pack of these sheets on Amazon here.

23 | Monster Decorating Activity

monster decorating classroom activity
Monster Decorating Activity | Find it Here

Would your students have fun decorating a silly monster?  This is a kit that you can find on Amazon here.  It includes foam monsters, googly eyes, feathers, pom poms, stickers and rhinestones.

No Carve Pumpkin Decorating

Pumpkin decorating is a great activity for class parties.  If you're lucky enough to get to take the kids to the pumpkin patch you can have the kids decorate these pumpkins during your party.  Check out the best ideas for pumpkin decorating for kids of all ages below.

24 | Melted Crayon Pumpkin

melted crayon pumpkin
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Isn’t this pumpkin gorgeous? Would you believe it was made with crayons melted with a blow dryer? Kids will be amazed watching the crayons melt before their eyes. Click the link above to see the full instructions.

25 | Silly Pumpkin Decorating Kit

no carve pumpkin decorating kit
Pumpkin Decorating Kit | Find it Here

Here's a super easy decorating idea that has little mess and doesn’t take a lot of time and would be easy for younger students. The kids can use their creativity to choose foam stickers from the decorating kit to decorate the pumpkin to look like a silly person.

Halloween Classroom Decor

You probably want to get your classroom in the holiday spirit and ready for the party.  Check out some of the best Halloween decoration ideas below plus, I'll show you where to get the best Halloween decorations for your class.

26 | Halloween Classroom Decor Idea

Halloween Classroom decorations
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To get your class in the spooky mood add some fake cobwebs, spiders, Halloween banners, paper bats and balloons that spell out boo!

27 | Halloween Classroom Posters

Halloween classroom posters
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An easy way to add a little Halloween spirit for your party is to plaster a wall or bulletin board with some fun Halloween themed posters!

28 | Halloween Bulletin Board

Cute Halloween bulletin board idea
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Create a Halloween bulletin board that your students will love, like this one that says Karma is a black cat.  Adorn it with a black cat and other cute Halloween cut-outs.

For more ideas for your Halloween bulletin board check out this post...41 Best Halloween Bulletin Boards

29 | Halloween Classroom Door

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Get your kids excited for the party as they walk through a monster classroom door!

I have tons more ideas for you if you want to create an awesome Halloween door, you'll find them here...55 Halloween Classroom Door Decorations: Easy & Unique Ideas

30 | Halloween Balloon Arch Kit

Halloween classroom decor
Halloween Balloon Arch Kit | Find it Here

If you want to add that Halloween theme to your class party, you can create a balloon arch at the front of your class.  This is a 122-piece kit from Amazon which will give you a lot of bang for your buck.

Halloween Treats

You can't have a Halloween party without the treats!  Let's check out some ideas of creepy treats that you can make at school with your students.

31 | Oreo Eyeball Cookies

Halloween classroom party treats
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All you need for this one is Oreos, blue and green decorating gel and red gel food coloring. Click the link above for the full recipe.

32 | Reese's and Oreo Bat Treats

Halloween class party treat idea
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All you need for this one is mini-Reese’s, Thin Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies, edible eyes and frosting. Find the complete recipe above.

33 | Lollipop Ghosts

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Here is an easy treat that students can make.  Just cover lollipops with white tissue paper, add a bow and add then eyes and a mouth with a black marker!

34 | Witch Hat Cookies

witch hat cookies for classroom Halloween party
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For these sweet treats you'll need Oreos, Hershey kisses, Wilton candy melts in yellow and some frosting. For the full instructions check out the link above.

35 | Halloween Ghost Plates

cute ghosts plates for class Halloween party
Ghost Plates | Find them Here

Here are the cutest ghost plates from Amazon that would be perfect for serving all of your ghoulish treats and snacks at your party.

Halloween Themed Snack Ideas

Now let's check out some fun classroom Halloween party ideas for snacks that would be a huge hit with your students.

36 | Mummy Wrap Apple Sauce

Healthy Halloween Classroom snack
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Here's a fun heathy snack idea.   Take apple sauce packs and wrap them with toilet paper or crepe paper and googly eyes for a yummy mummy snack!

37 | Cotton Candy Skulls

Halloween party treat idea
Cotton Candy Skull Printable | Find it Here

This is a printable that you can get on Etsy.  You print and cut yourself and then add the cotton candy to create these adorable skeletons.  Add a fake spider in the hair for an extra fun touch!

38 | Candy Witch Hats

Funny party treat idea
Printable Witch Hat | Find it Here

This cute printable witch says, Witching you a happy Halloween!  You can find it on Etsy here and then print cut and add the candy of your choice.

39 | Candy Corn & Pop Corn Snack Idea

Halloween popcorn for class party
Halloween popcorn printable | Find it Here

Popcorn and candy corn is a great choice for your Halloween party especially if you are going to watch a Halloween movie.  Why not make the presentation extra special with this printable that looks like a cauldron?  You can find this printable on Etsy here, and then just add your popcorn and candy corn.

40 | Halloween Gift for Students

Halloween gift idea from teacher
Zombie Gum Printable | Find it Here

If you want to send your students home with a cute Halloween gift from you that does not include candy how about this cute zombie gum package.  This is a printable from Etsy that you can purchase here.  You then print and add a pack of Dentyne ice to make the teeth!

Halloween Treat Bags

Halloween Treat Bag Kit
Halloween Treat Bags | Find them Here

If you want to DIY the cutes little treat bags ever check this out.  Amazon has this kit where you make 24 of these treat bags that look like witch's brooms!  You can put whatever goodies or small treats for your students inside.

Hopefully you found some new classroom Halloween party ideas to try this year.  Feel free to save your favorites to your Pinterest boards to do that just click on the picture and then the P and choose your board!

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