Kids learn when they’re having fun.
So why not let them have a blast this Halloween with some creative writing prompts and journaling activities?
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get your kids’ imaginations flowing.
Encourage them to write out their fears, weave a web of spooky stories, or simply have fun drawing their favorite Halloween characters.
Not only will this help improve their writing skills, but it will also foster their creativity and critical thinking abilities.
And if you’re a teacher, you’re more than welcome to use these prompts in your classroom to engage your students in the festive spirit of Halloween.
40 Halloween Journal Prompts That’ll Have Kids Writing All Day
Instead of creating your own prompts and spending the next fifteen minutes creating a printable for your kids, use ours.
Simple send these fun Halloween journal prompts straight to your inbox, print the ones you like best, and let your kids get to writing!
Here are some fun and engaging Halloween journal prompts to get your kids started:
1 – What is your favorite Halloween memory? Write about a past Halloween experience that you’ll never forget.
2 – You’ve just discovered a secret passageway in your house that leads to a mysterious room. Describe what you see inside and who (or what) you encounter.
3 – Imagine you’re a werewolf on the night of a full moon. Describe your transformation and the adventures you have while roaming through the night.
4 – It’s Halloween night and you’ve been dared to enter a haunted house. Write about your experience and what scares you the most inside.
5 – If you could create your own monster, what would it look like? Describe its appearance, abilities, and personality.
6 – You wake up one morning to find out that you’ve turned into a vampire overnight. How do you deal with this unexpected change?
7 – Write a spooky story in just three sentences.
8 – Finish this sentence: This Halloween, I hope…
9 – You’ve been given a magical potion that can turn you into any animal for one day. Which animal would you choose and what would you do with your newfound abilities?
10 – It’s Halloween night and you’re trick-or-treating alone when suddenly, a stranger starts following you. Write about how you handle the situation.
11 – If you could be any Halloween candy, which one would you be and why?
12 – Write a poem about a pumpkin.
13 – Pretend you’re a ghost haunting an old house. Describe your daily routine and what you do to try and scare the new inhabitants.
14 – It’s Halloween morning and you wake up to find that all the colors in the world have disappeared. Write about how this affects your day and what you do to bring back the colors.
15 – Create a new Halloween tradition for your family. What activities would you do, and why is it special to you?
16 – You accidentally stumble upon a witch’s spell book while trick-or-treating. Write about the consequences of trying out one of her spells.
17 – Imagine that instead of candy, houses give out office supplies on Halloween. What would be the most interesting and useful item to receive?
18 – Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?
19 – It’s the day before Halloween and the President has decided to outlaw Halloween celebrations. Write a letter to convince him/her to change their mind.
20 – If you could dress up as any fictional character for Halloween, who would it be and why?
21 – You’re going to interview a spooky character for a Halloween special. Who do you choose and what questions would you ask?
22 – Write a short story about a group of friends who accidentally open a portal to another dimension on Halloween night.
23 – You’re a witch/wizard creating your own potion for the first time. Describe the ingredients, process, and effects of the potion.
24 – It’s Halloween and all the pumpkins in town have gone missing! Write about how you and your friends try to solve the mystery.
25 – Imagine that instead of monsters under your bed, there are friendly creatures who want to be your friend. Describe their appearance and personality.
26 – You wake up to find that you have transformed into a blue hairy monster overnight. Describe how you navigate through the day.
27 – Write about a Halloween costume party where all the guests must come dressed as their favorite food. What creative costumes do people come up with?
28 – You’re a scientist who has just invented a teleportation machine. Write about your first successful test and where you travel to.
29 – Do you prefer to watch scary movies or read scary books? Why?
30 – Describe the perfect Halloween night with your friends. How do you celebrate and what spooky activities do you participate in?
31 – It’s Halloween and you discover a secret door in your house that leads to a hidden room filled with mysterious objects. Write about the adventure that starts as you explore this room.
32 – Imagine that instead of trick-or-treating, people compete in a haunted house decorating contest for Halloween. What creative ideas and decorations would you come up with for your own haunted house?
33 – It’s Halloween and instead of carving pumpkins, people are carving watermelons! Write about why this trend has started and how it differs from traditional pumpkin carving.
34 – What is your favorite Halloween tradition? Is it dressing up in costumes, going trick-or-treating, or something else? Describe why this tradition is special to you.
35 – You have been invited to a Halloween party at Dracula’s castle. Write about the spooky decorations, eerie music, and creepy activities that make the party unforgettable.
36 – It’s the night of Halloween, and the moon is full. Suddenly, a werewolf appears in front of you. Write about your encounter with this fierce creature.
37 – How do you feel about haunted houses? Do you enjoy the thrill of being scared or do you avoid them at all costs? Describe your experience with visiting a haunted house.
38 – The ghost of a mischievous pirate appears in your bedroom on Halloween night. Write about what happens next.
39 – If you could create the ultimate spooky playlist for a Halloween party, what songs would you include and why? How do these songs contribute to the atmosphere of the party?
40 – It’s Halloween night and there is a full moon. You and your friends decide to have a midnight picnic in a cemetery. Write about your spooky and adventurous evening.
How To Use These Halloween Journal Prompts
If you’re looking for a clever way to make this Halloween a learning experience and flex their creative writing skills, these journal prompts are perfect for you.
Each prompt is designed to inspire a different imaginative scenario related to Halloween.
You can send your free Halloween journal and prompts straight to your inbox.
To use these prompts, start by choosing one you know your child will love answering.
Then, set aside some time in your day to have them sit down with their journal and begin writing.
Don’t worry about perfection or structure – just give them a chance to let their imagination run wild and see where it takes them.
You can also use these prompts as inspiration for short stories, poems, or even artwork.
Feel free to adapt them in any way that works best for you and your child.
Let’s make this Halloween a creative and fun-filled one by using these Halloween journal prompts!
Happy writing!
Micah Klug is a wife, homeschooling mother to five children, and author. She teaches time-tested solutions to help parents remember what matters most in life, including strengthening their home, faith, and family relationships. To learn how a child who grew up in an authoritarian home is now creating an environment of peace and joy in her own home visit this page. If you want to contact Micah, send her an email here or email [email protected].
