Halloween Scattergories

Bring some spooky wordplay to your online lessons with the Halloween Scattergories Template. It's a quick, creative vocabulary activity that’s perfect for group classes or warm-ups in October. It’s a fun twist on the classic game of categories, reimagined for your Lessonspace whiteboard.

How it Works

Choose any letter from the alphabet, then challenge your students to come up with Halloween-themed words for each category, all starting with that letter. From “treats” and “costumes” to “things that fly,” this activity gets learners thinking fast while keeping the spooky spirit alive.

Why Use This Template?

• Perfect for all ages and adaptable for kids, teens or adults.

• Encourages quick thinking and expands vocabulary through themed word association.

• Engages the whole class.

• No prep needed: just open the template and start typing directly on the board.

How to Play

1. Pick a letter (like “B”).

2. Set a timer (60–90 seconds works great).

3. Students write words starting with that letter for each Halloween category (eg Bat, Broom, Bones, Brownie)

4. Review the answers together. Award points for unique or creative words!

Celebrate Halloween in your virtual classroom with this easy, interactive game. It’s quick to set up, full of laughs, and perfect for adding a festive touch to your lessons.