Practise Halloween vocabulary and spelling with this printable Halloween Word Scramble! Students unscramble 20 Halloween-themed words and write their answers in the blank spaces.

An optional alphabetical word bank provides extra support, making this activity useful for ESL, EFL, ESOL, EAL and ELL learners.

What’s included:

20-word Halloween vocabulary scramble
Separate optional word bank
Answer key
Black-and-white worksheet with a pumpkin to colour
Vocabulary: pumpkin, ghost, witch, bat, spider, skeleton, candy, costume, vampire, monster, broomstick, cauldron, haunted, cobweb, mummy, werewolf, scarecrow, October, moonlight and spooky.

American English: This resource uses US vocabulary, including “candy” rather than the British English “sweets.” It can also introduce discussion about American and British English vocabulary.

Suitable for upper primary and elementary learners, including Key Stage 2 and US Grades 3–6, depending on vocabulary knowledge and support needed.

Use for literacy centres, English lessons, spelling practice, vocabulary revision, morning work, bell ringers, early finishers, independent learning, homework, homeschool or home education, and cover lessons or substitute plans.

Print and go—no cutting or additional preparation required!

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