[Childcare] Halloween Games! Simple and Fun Ideas [Part 3]
There are so many things kids look forward to on Halloween, aren’t there? Getting candy, special event-themed school lunches and snacks, and of course—games! When Halloween-themed characters appear in a game, or when you get to become a character yourself, the usual games get a touch of spookiness and excitement, and things get really lively! This time, we’re sharing lots of ideas for games that will hype up Halloween, so be sure to try them out at your event on the day!
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[Childcare] Halloween Games! Simple and Fun Ideas [Part 3] (1–10)
Spiderweb Darts
You often see spider motifs in Halloween illustrations and decorations, right? Let’s make a darts game inspired by a spiderweb! You’ll need a paper plate, masking tape, vinyl (electrical) tape, tissues, a marker, and scissors.
First, place strips of masking tape sticky-side up on the paper plate in a spiderweb pattern.
That completes the dartboard.
Next, make what you’ll throw at the target by crumpling tissues into a ball and wrapping them with vinyl tape.
After taping, add Halloween-style decorations, like a jack-o’-lantern face.
And you’re done! Even when you’re not playing, it makes a great Halloween decoration.
Puzzle game
Puzzle games are a familiar and fun activity at preschool events, aren’t they? Since it’s Halloween, how about using puzzles with Halloween-themed pictures—like jack-o’-lanterns and ghosts—instead of the usual cute animals and characters? If you include them in a Halloween event, kids can enjoy them with friends or as a parent-child contest.
Completing a puzzle gives a sense of accomplishment, and afterwards you can use it as part of your Halloween decorations to set the mood perfectly.
Puzzles are an easy, friendly activity for children, so they’re highly recommended.
Piñata breaking
A piñata is a paper ball used during festivals in South American countries.
When you hit it with a stick and break it open, surprise—candy and toys come out! If you design the piñata to match Halloween themes, like pumpkins or ghosts, and also fill it with Halloween-style treats, it’s sure to make the party even more exciting.
[Childcare] Halloween Games! Simple and Fun Ideas [Part 3] (11–20)
Ghost hunting by bowling!
This “Halloween Bowling” is a very homemade, fun game you can play at home.
You use two things: a ball made from duct tape or similar, and pins made from plastic bottles covered with Halloween illustrations.
Knocking down the Halloween pins with the ball feels like defeating monsters.
Another appeal is that the prep is simple, so you can enjoy making it together with your children.
Ball Catch
A fun ball game you can enjoy indoors is ball catch.
It’s a two-person activity: one person throws the ball, and the other catches it.
Instead of catching with bare hands, use a bowl or a bucket.
For a Halloween twist, using small jack-o’-lantern mascots instead of a ball creates a great atmosphere and is recommended.
You can also decorate the catching bowl or bucket with pumpkin faces to give it a Halloween theme.
Costume guessing game
As a variation of the “guess what you’re touching” game, this one has players guess what costume they’re wearing.
The person wearing a mask can’t see what it is, so they have to figure it out just by touching it.
You can go with Halloween-style monster masks, or make it more challenging (and fun) by choosing masks that have nothing to do with Halloween!
Giant spiderweb making
Let’s all work together to make a giant spiderweb! It’s perfect for events with lots of kids, like community gatherings or school Halloween parties.
Starting from scratch can be tricky, so it might be best for adults to create the base and have the kids fill in the gaps by adding “spider silk” in between.
It’s a simple activity, but surprisingly engaging, and the finished web makes a striking display piece.
You might even have some kids saying, “I want to climb on it!” (lol)