This Digital Halloween Escape Room for 3rd and 4th grade is a fun and interactive digital escape room that combines spooky Halloween-themed visuals with engaging math and ELA puzzles. It’s designed to help young learners review key academic concepts, all while having a blast trying to escape haunted houses! Whether you are looking for a classroom activity or a fun individual practice session, this escape room has something for every first grader to enjoy.
 
Time-Saving and Fun!
The Halloween Escape Room is the perfect resource for teachers looking for a time-saving, low-prep activity that can be used both in-person and virtually. It offers an easy way to keep students engaged while reviewing math and literacy skills. The best part? It's digital and can be used on any device with Google Slides or PowerPoint, meaning you can jump straight into the fun without any additional prep or materials!
 
This resource is designed to make learning both enjoyable and effective. Students will complete puzzles to “escape” from five haunted houses by solving math problems and ELA tasks that are age-appropriate and aligned with first-grade standards.
 
What’s Included:
✅ 70 interactive slides packed with Halloween-themed math and literacy challenges
✅ 5 haunted houses to unlock by solving puzzles
✅ Math puzzles including multiplication, division and fraction
✅ ELA tasks including reading comprehension and synonyms
✅ Self-checking features with animations and audio to provide instant feedback
✅ Google Slides and PowerPoint formats for easy integration into your classroom setup
✅ No-prep and no-marking: everything is done for you!
 
Key Features That Make This Resource Valuable:
Click and Play: Simply open the file on your device, and the students are ready to go! No complicated setup or printing needed.
Animated and Audio Feedback: Keeps students motivated by providing visual and audio cues, making it a highly interactive experience.
Self-checking: Each puzzle is self-checked, so students receive immediate feedback and can solve problems independently.
Halloween Themed Fun: The spooky designs, with skeletons, pumpkins, ghosts, and more, create an exciting atmosphere that students will love.
Cross-Subject Learning: Students practice math skills like multiplication, division, fractions, and fluency, as well as ELA skills like reading comprehension and synonyms.
Flexible Use: Perfect for classroom games, independent practice, small group stations, or even virtual lessons.
No Paper, No Marking: All tasks are digital, making this a hassle-free solution for busy teachers.
How to Use It in the Classroom:
This Halloween Escape Room is incredibly versatile and can be used in several ways in your classroom. Here are a few suggestions:
Classroom Activity/Interactive Whiteboard: Project the escape room on the board and solve the puzzles as a class. This encourages collaboration and ensures everyone stays involved.
Small Groups or Independent Practice: Students can work on their own or in small groups to solve each puzzle. You can divide the puzzles into stations, making this a great center activity.
Stations or Virtual Lessons: If you have access to iPads or computers, set up stations where students can play on their own devices. Alternatively, this escape room works wonderfully in virtual lessons where students can participate from the comfort of their own homes.
Homework: Send the escape room home for extra practice during the Halloween season.
Assessment: Use the puzzles to check understanding of key concepts in math and ELA, allowing for informal assessment.
Target Audience:
This resource is ideal for 3rd and 4th grade students, though it can also be used with second graders who need a fun review of similar skills. It's perfect for teachers who teach math and ELA in grades 3 and 4, as the puzzles cover fundamental concepts in both areas. Whether you're teaching in a traditional classroom, hosting a virtual lesson, or setting up independent learning stations, this escape room will suit a variety of teaching formats.
 
Materials Needed:
The best part? No materials are required other than a device (tablet, laptop, or computer) to display the game. The escape room is designed to work seamlessly with Google Slides or PowerPoint, so it’s accessible with minimal setup.
 
Teacher Tips and Usage Ideas:
Incorporate Fun Breaks: Use the escape room as a brain break during a busy school day. The playful Halloween theme will recharge your students while reinforcing key skills.
Set a Time Limit: Challenge students by setting a time limit for each puzzle. This adds excitement and encourages them to focus and problem-solve efficiently.
Use it as an Early Finishers Activity: When students finish their work early, they can solve puzzles in the escape room as a reward. It’s a great way to keep them engaged while reinforcing important academic concepts.
Classroom Collaboration: For students working together, consider using the escape room as an opportunity to practice teamwork and communication skills. They can discuss and solve each puzzle as a group.
Virtual Classroom Integration: If teaching online, this escape room is an easy way to keep students engaged in a virtual classroom. Simply share the screen, and students can solve the puzzles as a class or independently.
Adaptable for Various Settings: If you’re teaching in-person, use a projector to play the escape room on a large screen for the whole class to enjoy. For remote learners, they can access it from any device via a link.
 
Get Ready to Solve the Spooky Puzzles!
This Halloween Escape Room is the ultimate time-saving, no-prep resource that brings the Halloween spirit into your classroom while helping your students practice vital math and ELA skills. With 70 interactive slides, festive visuals, and self-checking features, your students will be excited to learn and solve the puzzles to escape the haunted houses.
 
Grab your copy today and let your students enjoy a thrilling Halloween adventure while mastering essential skills in math and literacy. Don’t miss out on this fun and educational Halloween-themed activity! 🎃👻