Ideas for Games to Liven Up an Elementary School Halloween Party
Are you wondering what kinds of activities to include for your elementary school Halloween party? If you add creative ideas that everyone in the class can enjoy and plenty of Halloween flair, it’ll become a lasting memory for the kids.
In this article, we’ll introduce Halloween activities and games you can easily enjoy right in the classroom.
They’re all handmade and simple to set up, so feel free to use them for inspiration.
Let’s create it together and host a wonderful Halloween party full of smiles!
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Ideas for Games to Liven Up Elementary School Halloween Parties (31–40)
Halloween Sugoroku
Here’s an idea for playing the classic party game sugoroku with a Halloween twist.
Create a Halloween-themed board using colors like black, orange, and purple, and draw jack-o’-lanterns and ghosts in each space.
You can use pre-printed pieces, or have the kids draw the illustrations themselves—both work great.
Adjust the rules to be simpler or more complex depending on the children’s ages to keep things exciting.
For example, landing on a Dracula space means you move back one step, while a witch space lets you move forward by the number you rolled.
It’s a Halloween game you can enjoy with unique rules like these.
Halloween Spot the Difference
There are so many motifs that remind us of Halloween—ghosts, pumpkins, bats, candy, and more! So how about trying a spot-the-difference game packed with Halloween elements? The great thing is that there are tons of themes to choose from, making it easy to create your own original version.
Make one yourself and challenge your friends—or even exchange the ones you’ve made with each other.
Setting a time limit will increase the difficulty and make it even more exciting!
Paper Cup Theater – Halloween Version
If you want to nurture and cherish children’s sense of play, this paper cup theater is also recommended.
These are creations that use paper cups as ghosts or as scenes from picture books.
The unique movements and mechanisms made with straws and plastic bags are fun.
While you’ll need some illustration ideas, the simple structure makes it easy for anyone to create.
It would be great to set aside time to make them together in elementary school.
You can use them in a story format as an accent, like kamishibai, or enjoy them as toys that children can blow on and play with themselves.
Halloween Silhouette Game
If you’re looking for a Halloween game that will get your family, friends, or classmates excited, we recommend a silhouette quiz.
Silhouettes of Halloween-themed characters like Dracula and Frankenstein appear, and you try to guess the answer within the time limit.
If you’re playing with multiple people, you can make it a buzzer-style race to answer first or have everyone reveal their answers at the same time.
It’s also a great game for learning and remembering the characters commonly seen in Halloween costumes and events.
Ghost Hunt with a Flashlight Game
This is a unique activity where you use a light to find hidden ghosts in an illustration.
Laminate and cut out Halloween-themed images such as pumpkins, ghosts, and black cats, along with the house.
If you don’t have a laminator, you can use OPP tape as a substitute.
Stack the illustration with the house on top, then tape one side to finish.
You can also make a version without window grids by cutting out the window frames and attaching copy paper.
When you shine a light on the window area, the illustrations appear, creating a game that lets you enjoy a Halloween atmosphere.
Ideas for Games to Liven Up Elementary School Halloween Parties (41–50)
Spiderweb Darts
Spiderweb Darts is a Halloween-style twist on regular darts.
Use masking tape on a paper plate to create a target with a spiderweb pattern.
Instead of dart arrows, use Halloween-themed characters like jack-o’-lanterns and spiders.
It’s easy to make with masking tape and tissue, so it would be fun to try with kids! Stick it on the wall at a Halloween event or party and have everyone play together.
Ghost Stroll Play
This is a perfect Halloween pet-bottle ghost walking game.
Put marbles in a plastic bottle and roll it—the rattling sound inside is so fun! By moving it slowly so the ghost doesn’t topple over and doesn’t stray off the course, kids naturally develop a sense of hand pressure and improve coordination between their eyes and hands.
It also boosts concentration and control while they play! It’s an ideal craft-and-play activity for Halloween events, letting not only elementary schoolers but also younger children practice body movements while having fun.
Kids and adults alike—give it a try together!
