There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost Activities | Halloween Read-Aloud
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost Activities | Halloween Read-Aloud Companion for K–1
Low-prep literacy activities for Kindergarten and First Grade
Turn a silly, spooky read-aloud into meaningful literacy practice! This engaging companion for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost! helps young learners build comprehension, vocabulary, sequencing, writing, and letter-identification skills through kid-friendly activities. Use the pages to guide your first read, extend learning in centers, or create an easy Halloween-themed literacy lesson with minimal preparation.
What’s Included
First-Read Lesson Plan: A simple teaching framework with before-, during-, and after-reading prompts to support predictions, discussion, and comprehension.
Vocabulary Practice: Student-friendly activities that help children connect key story words to meaning and context.
Extended Writing Response: A themed prompt that encourages students to share an idea, support it with details, and make a text-to-self or imaginative connection.
Story Retell: A structured response page for identifying important characters, events, and story details in students’ own words.
Plot Practice: An age-appropriate organizer that guides students through the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
Sequencing Activity: A hands-on way to place the Old Lady’s outrageous story events in the correct order.
Letter Identification: Early-literacy practice that strengthens uppercase and lowercase letter recognition within a fun seasonal theme.
Coloring Pages and More: Engaging extension pages for quiet work, early finishers, morning tubs, fine-motor practice, or a festive classroom display.
Skills Covered
Reading comprehension
Oral and written retelling
Beginning–middle–end
Story sequencing
Vocabulary development
Written expression
Letter recognition
Fine-motor practice
Perfect For
Whole-group read-aloud lessons
Guided reading follow-up
Literacy centers and stations
Independent practice
Morning work and early finishers
Sub plans
Halloween or October classroom activities
Make Your Halloween Read-Aloud Count
Keep students laughing, thinking, and learning with one easy-to-use resource. Add this companion to your October plans for a memorable read-aloud experience that blends seasonal fun with purposeful literacy practice.