Make Halloween language learning exciting with this fun and spooky digital guessing game! Students read simple clues and use logic and vocabulary knowledge to figure out which Halloween item is being described. Perfect for ELL, ESL, and EFL students at the lower elementary level.
Click here to try the first few cards!
How It Works
- Each “What Am I?” card includes a set of clues and four Halloween-themed images.
- Students read the clues carefully and choose the correct picture that matches the description.
- Encourages reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and critical thinking.
- Uses simple sentence structures — perfect for beginner to intermediate English learners.
Vocabulary Words Included
spider, ghost, hat, bat, candy corn, skeleton, mummy, jack-o’-lantern, vampire, Frankenstein, candy bucket, witch, spider web, black cat, skull and crossbones, poison, cauldron, bone, candle
There are 20 different Halloween vocabulary words in this set.
What’s Included
- 35 Halloween Vocabulary “What Am I?” Boom Cards™
- Self-grading cards that provide instant feedback
- Paperless, interactive format — ready to assign instantly!
Why Teachers Love It
- Boosts vocabulary retention through context clues and visual support
- Ideal for October ELA or ESL lessons
- Encourages independent practice and confidence with English words
- No prep, no printing — just assign and play!
System Requirements
- Compatible with laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and Smart Boards
- Works on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge browsers
- Requires an internet connection
Boom Cards™ are interactive, self-grading, and engaging. Assign using Fast Pins for instant play, or track progress with a premium Boom Learning account. New to Boom Learning? Try a free trial here: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.
Pair It With
Pair this game with the Halloween Vocabulary Flashcards for ESL & EFL Learners — a printable classroom resource that reinforces the same spooky words for reading, writing, and speaking practice.
Perfect For Teachers Searching For
- Halloween vocabulary Boom Cards™
- “What Am I?” guessing games for ESL or ELL students
- Digital vocabulary activities for October
- Interactive English games for young learners
- Paperless holiday-themed ESL resources
Also Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
Prefer shopping on TpT? Find it here: Halloween Vocabulary Guessing Game – What Am I? Boom Cards™ .