Halloween W'sheets!
Grades K–1: simple and sensory words
fall: the season when leaves change color and drop
leaves: flat green parts of a tree that fall off in autumn
tree: a tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves
pumpkin: a big, round, orange vegetable
apple: a red, green, or yellow fruit that grows on trees
wind: moving air you can feel on your face
rake: a tool for gathering leaves
hat: clothing you wear on your head
cold: the opposite of warm; low temperature
sweater: warm clothing for your upper body
sun: the bright star that gives us light and warmth
rain: water that falls from clouds
red: a bright color seen on some fall leaves
orange: a color between red and yellow
brown: a dark color seen on trees and leaves in fall
Fun idea: “Fall Color Hunt”: kids find real things that match each word!
Grades 2–3: descriptive and action words
autumn: another word for fall
harvest: when farmers gather fruits and vegetables
crisp: cool and fresh in a nice way
acorn: a small nut from an oak tree
scarecrow: a straw figure that scares birds away from crops
hay: dried grass used for animals
bonfire: a large outdoor fire for warmth or fun
chilly: a little cold
cornfield: a big field where corn grows
wagon: a cart with wheels used to carry things
orchard: a place where fruit trees grow
squirrel: a small animal with a bushy tail that eats nuts
pile: a stack or heap of things (like leaves)
cozy: warm and comfortable
jacket: a short coat for cool weather
Fun idea: Have students draw and label a “Fall Farm Scene” using as many words as they can.
Grades 4–5: enriched and academic words
deciduous: trees that lose their leaves in autumn
migration: when animals move to another place for the season
hibernate: when some animals sleep all winter
equinox: the day when daytime and nighttime are equal in length
bountiful: having plenty or a large amount
abundance: a lot of something
harvest season: the time of year when crops are gathered
orchard: a group of fruit trees (apple orchard, etc.)
foliage: the leaves on trees or plants
gratitude: being thankful or grateful
wither: to dry up or die slowly
migrate: to travel from one place to another for a better season
chilly breeze: cool moving air
celebrate: to enjoy and mark a special time
reflection: careful thought or looking back on something
Fun idea: Ask students to write a short paragraph or poem using 5–7 of these words to describe autumn.
