Halloween Puzzle

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a themed crossword puzzle centered around Halloween, using pictures associated with the holiday as clues. The images include a spider web, a ghost, a witch, a cauldron, and a bat, along with a pumpkin at the bottom of the page. Students must identify the Halloween-related word each picture represents and then write that word into the corresponding position in the crossword grid. The crossword is designed to be solved by intersecting the words at shared letters, guided by where the images are placed.

The worksheet is crafted to educate students on Halloween vocabulary by associating words with iconic symbols of the holiday. It enhances students’ spelling abilities and word recognition by requiring them to correctly spell the words that the images represent. Solving the puzzle promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they determine how the words fit together within the grid. Furthermore, the activity provides an opportunity to discuss the cultural significance and traditions related to Halloween in an engaging and interactive manner.