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.

Check out my Pinterest board for printable materials and creative activities! From flashcards to worksheets, you'll find tons of useful resources to make your lessons fun and interactive.
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