Halloween School Bus with Skeletons

 This resource is part of the Transportation Unit-Holistic English series #23. Find the link here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Transportation-Unit-for-Kindergarten-Holistic-English-Series-23-7677315

One set of flashcards show a numeral (1–10) and another set with images of a school bus filled with colorful skeleton passengers. Students count the skeletons and find the matching numeral card—or the other way around!  The activity reinforces one-to-one correspondence.

A flashcard activity ideal for whiteboard work. Hand in all the flashcards to the students and have the write the numeral and word.

Build the Bus Activity.

This interactive matching activity uses a blank school bus flashcard and separate cards for numerals (1–10) and skeleton passengers cards. Students select a numeral card, count out the correct number of skeletons, and place them “inside” the bus. It’s a fantastic way to engage young learners in counting practice, number recognition, and hands-on learning. It Offers visual, tactile learning—ideal for kinesthetic learners.

Small Skeleton Bus Cards. Write the Number and Word! Each card shows a school bus with a group of colorful skeleton passengers. Students observe the number of skeletons, then write the numeral and the number word on a whiteboard while also supporting early spelling and handwriting skills.

I created a short video to show how I use the small Halloween School Bus cards in the classroom to promote speaking, number recognition, and vocabulary development. In the video, I demonstrate how to guide students in using the cards to count skeletons, identify colors, and answer in complete sentences.  Watch the video and try it with your students.

Halloween School Bus Skeletons Memory Game. Players will flip over cards to find matching school buses with different numbers of colorful skeleton passengers. Students must carefully count the skeletons and read the number word to find the correct pair.

Counting Skeletons Board Game. As students move their way around the board, they land on school buses filled with skeletons. Each bus has a different number of passengers to count and say the number: There are five skeletons!

If you want to level it up? Ask students to describe the skeletons by color or even make sentences like “I see one orange skeleton and two purple skeletons.”

Halloween School Bus Puzzle. A game to build vocabulary and supports early reading skills.

The Feed Me Mummy Box is perfect for developing number sense. Grab some ideas to use it.

Idea 1- Counting Challenge: Show a school bus card. Students count the skeletons and "feed" the mummy a small card with the matching number.

Idea 2 - Color Hunt: Say a color aloud. Students find a card that shows a skeleton of that color and feed it to the mummy.

Idea 3- Number Word Match: Spread number word cards on the table. A student picks a school bus card, reads the number word, and feeds the correct word card or number token to the mummy.

This worksheet is a hands-on activity where students trace a number word, color a numeral as instructed by the teacher, and then match it to the correct school bus image filled with colorful skeletons.  

Students will reinforce number recognition and spelling of number words.

Skeleton Face Worksheet. This Halloween-themed worksheet helps students review parts of the face using a friendly skeleton illustration. Students will trace key vocabulary like eyes, nose, mouth, then color the features as directed, and finally draw in the missing part to complete the skeleton's face. A way to encourage students to listen and follow directions for coloring.

Halloween School Bus Counting Booklet. This printable set of worksheets is to review the numbers 1 to 10 while practicing listening comprehension. Each page features two number words, the numerals, and the school buses with skeleton passengers. Students listen to the teacher's instructions, color the numeral and skeletons as directed, and then cut and assemble the pages into their very own Halloween counting booklet! This activity supports sequencing and book-making skills.

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“Feed Me! A Fun Insect Game for Kindergarten ELLs”

 This resource is included at Insects Unit for Kindergarten-Holistic English Series #18. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Insects-Unit-for-Kindergarten-Holistic-English-Series-18-6984205

"NEW! A 'Feed Me!' game is now included in this Insects Unit. Students can review insect vocabulary by feeding the insect cards with words or pictures. A hands-on, playful way to practice and reinforce key concepts!"

 

To assemble the insect cups for the "Feed Me!" activity, begin by printing the six insect templates provided. Each template is designed to fit an 8 cm diameter cup. Carefully cut out each insect image, making sure to also cut out the mouth area as indicated. Once cut, glue each insect template onto each cup. Allow the glue to dry completely before using.

 

Support Vocabulary Development by having students handle and "feeding" the words cards to helps them connect vocabulary to meaning.

The game-like action spinner keeps young learners motivated. The playful context lowers anxiety, helping ELLs feel more comfortable using new language as they find the insects that came up on the spinner and feed the corresponding one.

 You can use the game for following simple instructions asking the question: What do bees eat?

Student: leaves (drops the leaves cards inside the bee’s mouth)

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Prepositions with a Tree and Kite in the Garden Unit

 This resource is also included here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Garden-Unit-for-Kindergarten-Holistic-English-Series-17-6914668

Prepositions can be tricky for young English learners because they describe spatial relationships, which are abstract. Using a tree and a kite in a familiar garden setting provides concrete visuals that help students see and understand where things are.

Students don’t just memorize words; they learn how to use them in sentences like using the flashcards:
“The kite is behind the tree.”
“The kite is flying above the tree.”

 Play Flashcard Hunt.  Place flashcards around the classroom. Students walk around and find the kite based on verbal clues:
“Find the kite next to the tree.”

There is also a set of small cards. Here’s an activity: Spin & Match. Print the Spinner with prepositions + set of small cards. A student spins and says the preposition. Then they find and keep a matching picture card showing that preposition.

Color the Spot Worksheet. Students roll the die and color the kite in the correct position on their worksheet.

Kindergarten students learn best through movement and play. Teachers can guide students to physically move kites or point to locations around a tree, reinforcing each preposition in a fun and meaningful way.

Students move along a path on the board game. Each space shows a kite and a preposition. When they land on a spot, they can say a sentence using the preposition.

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Sharks with crayons for Kindergarten ELLs.

 This resource is included at Sea Unit for Kindergarten-Holistic English Series #29 clicking on this link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sea-Unit-for-Kindergarten-Holistic-English-Series-29-8348964

The sharks holding crayons make learning color words clear and memorable. Young learners easily connect the color name to the object through visual context, helping them retain vocabulary faster.

Flashcards show a clear image of the shark and the crayon. With flashcards, students can practice speaking in full sentences:
“The shark has a pink crayon.” This builds confidence in using English aloud.

Crayon Hunt: Show a flashcard (the shark with yellow crayon”) and have students find a crayon that matches the color.

Flash a card quickly—students must shout the color or say the full sentence:
“The shark has a brown crayon!”

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Beanbag Toss – I made my beanbag using an old sock and beans.  Lay the numbers flashcards around on the floor. Learners toss a bean bag towards the card and say the number.

Small cards. I created puzzles using the shark and crayon cards. Cut the color word. Students must match the image to the correct color word, promoting reading readiness, while having fun.

Students can sort the small cards into French fry containers, each labeled with a colorful paint splotch. This activity develops categorizing and sorting skills. As students drop a card in the fry container, they must say the sentence: “The shark has a red crayon.”

Worksheets and activities involving coloring or matching can develop both listening comprehension (“Color the shark with the orange crayon”) and fine motor skills.

Build color word recognition through matching, tracing, and reading with these 3 worksheets.

Students read the word and color the crayon the correct color. Then, as an added activity, they can cut the path.

You can just have the students listen and color the parts of the face on the shark.

Say the part of the body and the color: Color the shark’s head green! Trace the body word and cut them to later glue to label the shark. Review the parts of the body that are common to a person and the ones that are particular to the shark.

Students will listen and color each number that the sharks have. Then, they cut out small cards of sharks. Find a show box lid and fill it with crepe paper and the cards. Say a number and have them find the shark.

Teacher: Number three!!

Students: The shark has a red number three.

Provide mats with color labels. Students sort the words onto the right color mat.

Students assemble the two parts of the puzzle at their own pace, then say the sentence: “A shark with a red crayon.”

Then, mix the pieces face down. Students flip over one of each type and try to make a match!

This colorful board game helps young English language learners recognize, say, and remember the color words.

Assemble the marker pieces available. Each player chooses a shark with a number to be tehri marker. Players take turns rolling a die and moving forward that many spaces. When a player lands on a shark holding a crayon, they must say the color out loud. For extra practice, they can say the sentence: “A shark with a blue crayon.”

Optional: use the puzzle piece, they can show it to earn a bonus turn!

First player to reach the “FINISH” wins!

Use colorful letter tiles to build the color words. You can use the small cards as a reference. This tactile activity supports early literacy and vocabulary development.

Have the students choose a shark flashcard showing a shark holding a crayon. They say the color word out loud together (e.g., “purple”). The, use the letter tiles to build the color word below or next to the card.

Shark Number Matching Mat (Numeral to Word 1–10).

This activity features sharks holding number (1–10) that students match with corresponding number words. It builds number recognition and connects numeric symbols with their written form

Tabletop Sentence Building Cards. Print the pocket chart cards that feature sharks and phrase. It’s a great way for young learners—especially ELLs—to practice color vocabulary, and strengthen word order awareness.

Feed the Shark! This activity features a shark with an open mouth, ready to be “fed” by students using any cards or manipulatives from this resource set—color cards, puzzle pieces, numbers, or word tiles!

Place the “Feed Me Shark” on a container with a cut-out mouth. Provide a set of target items (e.g., flashcards, color word tiles, puzzle pieces, number words, etc.). Call out or show an item (e.g., “A shark with a black crayon!”). Students find the matching item and “feed” it to the shark by placing it in the mouth.

The Printable book is a repetitive, and effective way for kindergarten English language learners to engage with color vocabulary and sentence structures. Have students read the book aloud to a partner, their teacher, or at home for fluency practice.

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