The Halloween season is here, and what better way to channel all that spooky excitement than with a fun, active game that gets kids moving? 🎃 This Halloween Would You Rather movement game is the perfect way to sneak in some exercise, laughter, and learning—whether you’re in the classroom, therapy room, or at home.
Like our Valentine’s Day Would You Rather Game, this game is designed to be flexible, engaging, and developmentally beneficial for kids of all ages. It’s not only fun, but it’s also packed with opportunities to build motor skills, practice self-regulation, and give kids the sensory input they need to focus and learn.
Why Movement Breaks Matter
If you’ve ever watched kids try to sit still for long periods, you know that young bodies are made to move. Movement isn’t just about burning energy—it’s an essential part of how children learn and grow. Physical activity supports brain development, attention, coordination, and emotional regulation, making it one of the most important parts of any child’s day.
For toddlers and preschoolers, movement helps develop balance, strength, and body awareness. For school-aged kids, it plays a huge role in focus, memory, and executive functioning—all of which are necessary for academic success.
And for kids with sensory processing needs, ADHD, or self-regulation challenges, frequent movement breaks can make all the difference between frustration and success in the classroom.
That’s where this Halloween movement game comes in! It’s quick, low-prep, and the perfect way to help kids take a break, reset, and get their wiggles out while still keeping things on theme and educational.
What You’ll Need
-The FREE Google Slides presentation (scroll down in the post to grab your copy!)
-A screen or device — Use a SMART Board, tablet, computer, or projector to display the slides.
-Some spooky friends to play with! 👻
How to Play
Pull up the Halloween Would You Rather Google Slides presentation on your screen. Each slide features a spooky “Would You Rather” question with two choices—like:
-Would you rather fly on a witch’s broom 🧹 or ride in a haunted pumpkin coach? 🎃
-Would you rather be chased by a friendly ghost 👻 or a silly skeleton 💀?
Here’s the twist: instead of answering with words, kids show their answer through movement! Each option comes with a fun action to perform.
For example:
If they choose the ghost, they might float and spin like a ghost.
If they choose the skeleton, they might march and shake their bones!
Click through the slides, read each question aloud, and encourage everyone to act out their answers. You’ll be amazed at how much kids love the challenge of moving their bodies in creative, Halloween-themed ways!
How to Use This Game
🏫 In the Classroom
Use this Halloween movement game as a movement break during lessons or transitions. After a long period of sitting, kids need a chance to move before they can refocus. This game only takes a few minutes, but it can make a huge difference in helping students reset and regulate.
It’s also a great way to build classroom community—everyone laughs, moves, and plays together, helping kids feel more connected and ready to learn. Teachers can even use it as a quick reward at the end of the day or before a holiday party!
💪 In Therapy Sessions
Therapists can use this game as a movement warm-up before diving into fine motor or handwriting tasks. It’s an engaging way to work on: Gross motor coordination, Balance and body awareness, Following directions, Social interaction and turn-taking.
Each movement challenge can easily be adapted to different ability levels, making it a great tool for occupational, physical, or speech therapy sessions. Plus, the Halloween theme keeps things playful and motivating!
🏠 At Home
Parents can use the game for a homework break or a fun activity after school. It’s a perfect way to help kids burn off energy, especially during the colder months when outdoor playtime is limited.
Set up a “haunted movement challenge” for the whole family! Turn on some spooky music, dim the lights, and act out each question together—you’ll be laughing and moving in no time.
How to Change It Up
One of the best parts about this game is how easily you can adapt it to fit your group or goals! Here are some creative twists:
🎃 Make it a graphing activity: After each question, have kids move to different sides of the room to show their answers. Count how many kids chose each side and chart the results for a quick, hands-on math extension.
👻 Create your own slides: Add personalized Would You Rather questions or tailor the movements to specific skills you’re targeting—like balance, coordination, or crossing midline.
🕷️ Add props: Bring in scarves, beanbags, or even paper “pumpkins” for tossing and jumping games that go along with each answer.
Whether you’re using it as a quick Halloween brain break, a warm-up for therapy, or a playful activity at home, this Halloween Would You Rather movement game is the perfect mix of fun and function.
You’ll see giggles, teamwork, and energy come alive—all while giving kids the movement and sensory input they need. So grab your slides, channel your inner ghost or goblin, and get ready for a frightfully fun way to play and learn! 👻🎃