Halloween • Seasonal Bulletin Boards

Fun Halloween Bulletin Boards for Upper Elementary

Two Halloween projects that work across grade level:   pom-pom monsters with writing activities and jack-o'-lantern math and writing displays.

Halloween Monsters

Halloween monster bulletin board display

Halloween Monsters

This bulletin board works well for many grade levels from kindergarten through upper elementary.

Halloween monster pattern example

Monster Pattern

Download the free patterns: Five Halloween Activities

Halloween monster example from 6th grader

Sixth Grade Example

A sixth grader's completed monster project showing the pom-pom construction and analogy poem.

Halloween monster example from 2nd grader

Second Grade Example

A second grader's version of the same project — showing how easily the activity adapts across grade levels.

How to Make Halloween Monsters

  1. Print the cards and monster heads onto heavyweight paper or cardstock. Both colored and black-line versions are provided.
  2. Cut out the head shapes on the solid bold lines.
  3. Fold each head shape on the dotted lines so a pom-pom can be sandwiched between the layers.
  4. Have students make a pom-pom stomach.
  5. Tape a pom-pom over the circle stomach on the monster card. Snack cakes may be substituted for pom-poms as a Halloween party treat.
  6. Slide the head over the top of the pom-pom and tape it into place.
  7. Students write their analogy poems on the lines provided.

This activity is very versatile — simply change the writing activity to suit your grade level or lesson. For kindergarten, you can ask students to dictate a sentence about Halloween and copy it onto their monster card.

  Download the free monster patterns: Five Halloween Activities PDF

Pumpkin Math

Pumpkin math bulletin board second grade

Pumpkin Math

Second grade students were proud of this project where jack-o'-lanterns serve as covers for math work displayed on the bulletin board.

Inside the jack-o-lantern math display

Inside the Jack-o'-Lanterns

Students worked math problems inside the pumpkin cover. The jack-o'-lantern opens to reveal the assignment.

How to Make Pumpkin Display Covers

Students cut construction paper shapes for eyes, noses, and mouths and glue them onto pumpkin shapes to create jack-o'-lantern covers. The covers open to reveal a student assignment inside. Here are some assignment ideas that work well:

  • Halloween stories
  • Jack-o'-lantern descriptions
  • T-charts or Venn diagrams comparing two jack-o'-lanterns
  • Step-by-step how-to directions for making a jack-o'-lantern
  • Halloween trivia
  • Summary of a Halloween-themed book
  • Persuasion paragraph on why students should wear a particular costume
  • History of Halloween
  • Math problems — any type that fits your current unit
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