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Sep 28
20m 28s

102. Spooky Math Fun: Halloween-Inspired...

Ashleigh and Alisha
About this episode

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and lollies, it’s a golden opportunity to spark excitement and curiosity when it comes to learning in the classroom!

In this episode, we’re sharing our favourite ways to weave Halloween magic into your math lessons. From board games to fluency fun, these activities are all about boosting engagement without adding extra workload.

We walk through five Halloween-inspired math activities that help students practise essential skills while embracing the seasonal spirit. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute activity or planning a full Halloween week, there’s something in here for you.

Here’s what we cover:

  • How to use Halloween themed board games to reinforce maths concepts
  • A creative twist on “fortune tellers” with our timestable chatterboxes
  • How to turn “Number of the Day” into a spooky math go-to
  • Fluency-building activities that double as formative assessment
  • Our go-to Halloween resources, including free downloads!

These activities are easy to prep, fun to use, and flexible enough to suit your learners’ needs. So throw on your teacher witch hat, and let’s make maths spooktacularly fun!

Resources mentioned in this episode are linked below—because we’re all about working smarter, not harder.

Rainbows ahead,

Alisha and Ashleigh


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Print-and-go Halloween Math Activities for Grades 1-2 (including board games and number sorts)

Print-and-go Halloween Math Activities for Grades 3-4 (including board games and number sorts)

FREE Spooky Number of the Day

Spooky Number of the Day - Full set

Halloween Chatterboxes - Multiplication

Halloween Chatterboxes - Addition and Subtraction

Chatterboxes for any occasion

FREE The History of Halloween activity


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