Nadiia Baturynska ESL

Are you searching for a unique and engaging way to celebrate Halloween with your ESL students? Why not create a Halloween escape room that combines fun and learning? If you’re worried that this sounds overwhelming, don’t be! You can easily organize a memorable Halloween escape room with a clear plan. Add some creative ideas, and it will impress your students. This setup will also reinforce their English skills.

If you’re looking for a quick solution, I offer a ready-to-use Halloween escape room printable in my store, perfect for ESL learners. But if you’d prefer to make your own, here’s a simple step-by-step guide.

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What You Need to Create a Halloween Escape Room

1. Introduction Letter

Begin by setting the scene for your escape room. In this letter, explain what happened and why the students need to escape. Keep the theme mysterious, spooky, and engaging to capture their interest from the start.

Example: “An evil spirit has cast a spell on the city, trapping everyone inside! The only way to break the curse is by solving a series of tasks and uncovering hidden clues. Can you escape in time?”

2. Halloween-Themed Tasks

Create around 5-8 tasks that are bright, colorful, and Halloween-themed. These tasks can range from grammar exercises to riddles, puzzles, and even short videos with questions. For ESL learners, include exercises that reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and Halloween-related facts.

For example:

• A puzzle about the history of Halloween.
• Riddles using comparatives and superlatives.
• Grammar tasks on past and present tenses or passive voice.

3. Clues and Hidden Tasks

Once you’ve created your tasks, it’s time to get creative with the clues. Hide the tasks around the classroom or learning area, and give your students clues that will lead them to these hidden tasks. This part adds excitement and makes the escape room feel more real!

You can provide pre-made clues or even customize them to fit inside jokes or classroom-specific hints, making the experience even more unique.

4. Certificates of Completion

Don’t forget to reward your students after they complete the escape room! Include a certificate of completion to recognize their hard work and success. This will add an extra sense of achievement and make the activity even more memorable.

Why Halloween Escape Rooms are Perfect for ESL Learners

Halloween-themed escape rooms are not only entertaining but also highly educational. They encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and language practice in a fun, pressure-free environment. With tasks that incorporate English grammar and vocabulary, your students will learn without even realizing it.

Some ESL Halloween activities that you can include in the escape room:

• Grammar exercises (comparatives, superlatives, past/present tenses).
• Puzzles and riddles that enhance logic and language skills.
• Videos with questions to improve listening comprehension.

How to Run Your Escape Room

There are several ways to organize your Halloween escape room, depending on your classroom setup and time constraints:

• Easy Option: Hand out all the tasks at once, allowing students to complete them in any order. Once they’ve finished, they can submit their answers and receive their certificates.
• Medium Option: Make it more interactive by hiding tasks around the classroom. Students will need to find each task using the clues you provide, completing them one at a time.
• Extended Option: Build anticipation by giving out one task per day. Continue this throughout the week. It leads to a grand finale on Halloween. This is perfect if you want to turn the activity into a week-long event!

Ready-to-Go ESL Halloween Escape Room

If creating your own escape room seems like too much work, don’t worry—I have a printable escape room ready for you! It’s designed specifically for ESL students at an intermediate level or higher, and it’s packed with fun, educational tasks.

Are you ready to host an unforgettable Halloween escape room? Grab the printable escape room from my store, or follow these steps to create your own spooky and educational adventure!