Halloween Read and Match Activity

Support young readers in developing early comprehension skills with this Halloween-themed Read and Match activity! Children read simple sentences and match them to the correct Halloween pictures—an engaging way to build vocabulary, sentence structure awareness, and reading confidence through a fun, spooky theme. Perfect for whole-class work, small groups, or literacy centres.

Year Groups:
UK: EYFS (Reception), Year 1
US: Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1

Curriculum Areas Covered:
English / Language Arts
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary and sentence structure

Learning Objectives Addressed:
Read and understand simple sentences
Use picture cues to aid comprehension
Match written information to visual content
Develop reading fluency and early decoding strategies

This low-prep, high-engagement resource brings a Halloween twist to early reading practice—ideal for keeping literacy fun and seasonal!

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