Description
Make Halloween fun and educational with this FREE Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Pumpkin Decoder Riddle Activity! Students will use a pumpkin-themed decoder to uncover the answer to a seasonal riddle while practicing decoding skills, critical thinking, and perseverance.
Perfect for individual or group work, this resource helps students:
- Decode letters to reveal a Halloween-themed riddle.
- Reflect on their problem-solving strategies.
- Collaborate by sharing answers with partners or the class.
Riddle included: “What do the Jack-o’-lanterns play after dark?”
Answer: “Hide and Glow Seek”
This activity is ideal for:
- Halloween centers or math/ELA rotations
- Morning work or early finishers
- Problem-solving and critical thinking practice in grades 2–5
Engage your students with a hands-on, seasonal challenge that makes learning fun and encourages perseverance. Grab this free activity to add some Halloween excitement to your classroom!
Halloween Pumpkin Riddle Activity: Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Decoder
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Description
Make Halloween fun and educational with this FREE Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Pumpkin Decoder Riddle Activity! Students will use a pumpkin-themed decoder to uncover the answer to a seasonal riddle while practicing decoding skills, critical thinking, and perseverance.
Perfect for individual or group work, this resource helps students:
- Decode letters to reveal a Halloween-themed riddle.
- Reflect on their problem-solving strategies.
- Collaborate by sharing answers with partners or the class.
Riddle included: “What do the Jack-o’-lanterns play after dark?”
Answer: “Hide and Glow Seek”
This activity is ideal for:
- Halloween centers or math/ELA rotations
- Morning work or early finishers
- Problem-solving and critical thinking practice in grades 2–5
Engage your students with a hands-on, seasonal challenge that makes learning fun and encourages perseverance. Grab this free activity to add some Halloween excitement to your classroom!





