{"id":5809,"date":"2025-10-10T07:42:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T07:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=5809"},"modified":"2025-10-17T21:19:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T21:19:30","slug":"fun-halloween-activities-for-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/fun-halloween-activities-for-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Halloween Activities for the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<meta property=\"title\" content=\"Fun Halloween Activities for the Classroom\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Fun Halloween Activities for the Classroom\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Fun Halloween Activities for the Classroom\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Bring Halloween to life with Epic\u2019s spooky classroom ideas! 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Explore creative Halloween crafts and activities featuring Cat Ninja, a Draw Your Own Monster book and more hands-on fun.\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Featured.png\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Featured.png\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/getepic.com\/learn\/fun-halloween-activities-for-the-classroom\">\n\n\n\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/getepic.com\/learn\/fun-halloween-activities-for-the-classroom\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\">\n\n\n\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Epic\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Epic\">\n\n\n\n<meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"Epic Educator Ambassadors, Classroom Activities, Halloween Activities, reading comprehension, creative Halloween craft, Cat Ninja, Halloween activity book, Halloween-inspired activities, Halloween reading activities, spooky stories, pumpkin seed challenge, Halloween crafts, Halloween-themed projects\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Celebrate Halloween with book-based activities that spark creativity, boost literacy and bring spooky fun to your classroom. Inspired by real educators!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><br>Hi everyone! I\u2019m Cherish Mims, the Education Relations Manager at Epic, where I get to drive brand visibility, awareness and engagement within our amazing educator community. I also have the privilege of working closely with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/world-teachers-day-2025-epic-educator-ambassadors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Epic Educator Ambassadors<\/a>\u2014a group of passionate teachers who share their creativity and classroom expertise with educators everywhere. Before joining Epic, I spent nine years teaching 2nd\u20135th grade in Texas, where I primarily taught reading and language arts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-1160x1160.png\" alt=\"Cherish Mims, Education Relations Manager at Epic\" class=\"wp-image-5813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-1160x1160.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-1920x1920.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.png 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween was always a highlight in my classroom. There\u2019s just something magical about the buzz of October\u2014costumes, creativity and the joy of reading slightly spooky stories together. I still remember the laughter and wide eyes when my students first met Creepy Carrots or Room on the Broom. Those shared reading moments always inspired our most imaginative classroom projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why I\u2019m so thrilled to share these Halloween classroom activities from our Epic Educator Ambassadors! Their ideas are not only festive and fun, but they also show how reading can be the spark for hands-on learning and storytelling. Each activity starts with a great book, and from there, the possibilities are endless for bringing stories to life in your classroom this Halloween season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"halloween-activities-for-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Halloween Activities for the Classroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"design-your-own-unique-pumpkin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design Your Own Unique Pumpkin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From Educator Ambassador Tonya Kelly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Halloween activity lets students get creative and express their own uniqueness. All you need is a <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-gcp.getepic.com\/pdfs\/halloween\/Epic_Pumpkin_Design.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pumpkin template (opens in a new tab)\">pumpkin template<\/a> and some basic art supplies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start by reading <em>Spookley the Square Pumpkin<\/em> with your class.<\/li><li>Hand out <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-gcp.getepic.com\/pdfs\/halloween\/Epic_Pumpkin_Design.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">pumpkin templates<\/a> and let students decorate their pumpkins with wild shapes, bright colors and patterns that show what makes them one-of-a-kind.<\/li><li>Have each student share their pumpkin and one thing about themselves that makes them proud.<\/li><li>Wrap it up by celebrating everyone\u2019s creations\u2014just like Spookley, our differences make us special!<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-1160x1160.png\" alt=\"Students decorating unique pumpkin templates inspired by Spookley the Square Pumpkin during a classroom activity.\" class=\"wp-image-5814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-1160x1160.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-560x560.png 560w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-1920x1920.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.png 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-golden-arm-ghost-story-tradition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Golden Arm Ghost Story Tradition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From Educator Ambassador Lexi Daly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let students practice their reading comprehension and creative writing skills with this fun Halloween activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kick things off by listening to storyteller <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jackie Torrence\u2019s spooky version of The Golden Arm (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DTJJajXPZV8\" target=\"_blank\">Jackie Torrence\u2019s spooky version of <em>The Golden Arm<\/em><\/a> (complete with a jump scare!).<\/li><li>Break down the tale together using the \u201cSomebody wanted something, but then what?\u201d retelling framework.<\/li><li>Have students write their own modern-day versions of the ghost story.<\/li><li>On Halloween, turn off the lights, grab flameless candles and let students share their stories\u2014jump scares encouraged!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"creepy-carrots-craft\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creepy Carrots Craft<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From Educator Ambassador Andy Yung<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students get to create their own one-of-a-kind creepy carrot in this literacy-to-art crossover project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Read <em>Creepy Carrots<\/em> or <em>Creepy Pair of Underwear<\/em> by Aaron Reynolds with the class.<\/li><li>Gather recycled materials and let students design their own \u201ccreepy carrots.\u201d<\/li><li>Display the creations around the classroom for a spooky, fun atmosphere that brings the story to life!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"spooky-nine-art-fun\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spooky \u201cNine\u201d Art Fun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From Educator Ambassador Jennifer Burnett<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will love to create their own one-of-a-kind cat with this creative Halloween craft activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Read <em>Frankenstein&#8217;s Cat with your class.<\/em><\/li><li>Provide all kinds of art supplies\u2014markers, crayons, glitter, scraps of paper\u2014and invite students to create their own Nine (the cat from the book that was created from nine different cats).<\/li><li>Encourage students go for wild, wacky or spooky designs\u2014each \u201cNine\u201d will be one of a kind!<\/li><li>Hang the finished creations around the room for a super fun, quirky display.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"pumpkin-seed-challenge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pumpkin Seed Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From 2025 Educator Ambassador<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Counting is even more exciting when there are pumpkins involved! This classroom activity brings a little light competition and lots of messy fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Read <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/59856238\/the-pumpkin-book\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Pumpkin Book<\/em> by Gail Gibbons<\/a> as a class and spark your students\u2019 excitement for all things pumpkin!<\/li><li>Bring in a small pumpkin and give it a silly or spooky name.<\/li><li>Have students guess how many seeds are hiding inside.<\/li><li>Cut it open and count the seeds together (messy fun guaranteed!).<\/li><li>The student with the closest guess wins the pumpkin to take home.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/59856238\/the-pumpkin-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.png\" alt=\"Teacher and students counting pumpkin seeds together as part of a classroom Halloween activity.\" class=\"wp-image-5815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.png 520w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-320x404.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"more-ways-to-get-in-the-spooky-spirit-with-epic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More ways to get in the spooky spirit with Epic!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a teacher or a parent, Epic has tons of fun Halloween activities for your kids to enjoy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"halloween-boredom-busters-activity-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/82041797\/epic-boredom-busters-halloween\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Halloween Boredom Busters Activity Book<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Halloween activity book is filled with fun ideas <em>and<\/em> their favorite Epic Originals characters. Guided by Gertie, the quirky custodian from the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/82048463\/creepy-cafetorium-book-1-the-gelatinous-twin\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Creepy Cafetorium<\/em><\/a> series, this book provides step-by-step instructions for Halloween projects. Activities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Cosmic Costumes: <\/strong>Transform everyday materials into imaginative space-themed costumes.<\/li><li><strong>Mummy Toast: <\/strong>Create fun and edible mummy-themed snacks.<\/li><li><strong>Trick-or-Treat, Hide and Seek: <\/strong>Enjoy a Halloween twist on the classic game, perfect for indoor play.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each activity in the book encourages creativity and hands-on learning, making it a great resource for teachers and parents looking to add some festive flair to their Halloween celebrations<strong>. <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/82041797\/epic-boredom-busters-halloween\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"553\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.png\" alt=\"Halloween activity book featuring Epic Originals characters and creative seasonal projects.\" class=\"wp-image-5816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.png 553w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4-320x403.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"cat-ninja-costume-activity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cat Ninja Costume Activity (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn-gcp.getepic.com\/pdfs\/halloween\/Epic-Halloween-Activities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cat Ninja Costume Activity<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids will love dressing Cat Ninja up for Halloween! This printable activity includes a Cat Ninja paper doll, plus nine different costumes to choose from! They can mix and match for an extra silly disguise. Get the Cat Ninja paper doll activity, plus a coloring page, word search and more fun downloadables <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-gcp.getepic.com\/pdfs\/halloween\/Epic-Halloween-Activities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Epic-Blog-Gif.gif\" alt=\"Cat Ninja Halloween Printable Activity\" data-id=\"5837\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Epic-Blog-Gif.gif\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/epic-blog-gif\/\" class=\"wp-image-5837\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"draw-your-own-monster-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/92700731\/draw-your-own-monsters\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Draw Your Own Monster Book<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A perfect activity for kids who love to draw! In this fun, colorful book, they\u2019ll get step-by-step instructions for drawing not-so-scary monsters. There\u2019s a bubbly monster, a spider monster,&nbsp; Scaredy Monster and so many others\u2014and they\u2019re all extremely adorable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/book\/92700731\/draw-your-own-monsters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.png\" alt=\"Kids drawing friendly monsters from Draw Your Own Monster book.\" class=\"wp-image-5817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.png 520w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5-320x404.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"halloween-crafts-collection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/user-collection\/1521718\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Halloween Crafts Collection<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, I wanted to share this collection of books showcasing Halloween activities! There are so many great ideas here, from recipes and crafts to games and science experiments. Whether you\u2019re a teacher in the classroom or a parent at home, you\u2019ll find tons of hands-on fun and learning in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/user-collection\/1521718\" target=\"_blank\">this collection<\/a> of Halloween activity books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/user-collection\/1521718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Collection-1160x429.png\" alt=\"A colorful stack of Halloween books for kids featuring spooky stories and creative classroom activities.\" class=\"wp-image-5819\" width=\"606\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Collection-1160x429.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Collection-800x296.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Collection-320x118.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Collection-560x207.png 560w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Collection.png 1702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it! I hope these ideas spark some Halloween fun for your students and kiddos this month. A very special thank you to all of the Educator Ambassadors who shared their ideas. I look forward to more creative, classroom-tested inspiration from this amazing community in the months ahead. Happy Halloween!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"color: black;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-container\">\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> Does Epic have Halloween activity books?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>Yes! Epic has tons of Halloween activity books for kids of all ages. You\u2019ll find everything from crafts and recipes to games and decorations. One of our absolute favorites is the <i>Halloween Boredom Busters<\/i> book, which features popular Epic Originals characters. Other special mentions go to <i>I Can Make Costumes, Witch Craft and Gruesome Grub<\/i>.\n<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> What are the best Halloween books for kids ages 6-8?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>Kids in this age range are just getting into the spooky side of Halloween. We have so many popular books for them, like <i>Ghoulia, Scooby Doo: A Haunted Halloween and Danger Guys<\/i>. Share these books with your 6-8 year old kid to get them in the Halloween spirit.\n<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> What are the best Halloween books for kids ages 9-12?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>Many 9-12 year old kids are ready for scarier Halloween books\u2014and we\u2019ve got tons of titles for them to explore. Halloween classic <i>Goosebumps<\/i> is available as an audiobook complete with spooky sound effects. We also just added <i>The Graveyard Book<\/i>, an award-winning chapter book by Neil Gaiman. An <i>Unofficial Minecraft Graphic Novel: Into the Mansion: A Spooky Adventure and Wrapped Up: Halloween Comic Fest<\/i> are also popular.\n<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"faq-question\"><span class=\"arrow\">\u25b6<\/span> What are the best Halloween books for kids 5 and under?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n      <p>For the littlest readers, we want to keep things silly and fun\u2014not spooky or scary. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve curated Halloween books specifically for this age range. Kids 5 and under <i>love My First Dino-Halloween, It\u2019s Halloween What Will We Be and The Pumpkin Book<\/i>. 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