Spooky
Sayings
Sayings
True or False. The idiom "A Ghost Town" means a town where few or no people live.
What is: True
You're passing out candy and a trick-or-treater says "Trick-or-treat". What will you do next?
What is: Give them candy
A trick-or-treater forgets to say "Trick or Treat." Should you still give them candy?
What is: Yes! Give the candy anyway and politely greet them.
True or False: I should pick my nose while I pass out candy.
What is: False. I should wash my hands.
What is your favorite scary movie?
What is: Any horror movie title (e.g., Smile, Scream, It, The Conjuring).
Don’t be such A scaredy-cat, it’s just a small spider there is nothing to be scared about.
The Idiom "A scaredy-cat" means:
a) someone who is easily frightened
b) a frightening animal
c) someone who likes to scare people
What is: a) someone who's easily frightened
You're passing out candy and a trick-or-treater says "Thank you". What can you respond?
What is: "You're welcome" or "Happy Halloween"
What can you do if someone makes you feel upset?
What is: Take a deep breath, ask for a break, or ask for help.
True or False: Eating only candy all day is a healthy meal plan.
What is: False. Our bodies need a variety of foods to stay healthy. 🎃🍎💧💪
Which would be scarier: zombies, ghosts, vampires, or werewolves? Why?
What is: _________ are scarier because __________
John loves staying up late. He is a night owl.
The idiom "A Night Owl" means:
a) a person who is more active in the morning
b) a person who likes owls
c) a person who is more active at night
What is: c) a person who is more active at night
A trick-or-treater takes more than one piece of candy despite the sign that says "Take one". What's the best first response?
What is: Stay calm and say "Please only take one"
or take a deep breath and say "It's okay this time, Happy Halloween"
You notice someone accidentally drops candy. What would be the helpful thing to do?
What is: Let them know "Excuse me, you dropped your candy" or help them pick it up.
You receive lots of Halloween candy. What is a healthy choice?
What is: Enjoy a few pieces of candy in instead of eating it all at once.
Which villain is often associated with a red balloon?
What is: Pennywise
The simile: "The night was AS cold as ice" most likely means:
a) There was snow
b) The night was very cold
c) At night we can build a snowman
What is: b) The night was very cold
You run out of candy and a trick-or-treater looks disappointed. What could you say?
What is: "I'm sorry, I'm all out of candy. I hope you have a Happy Halloween and find lots of treats at the next house!"
Someone asks why you aren't wearing a costume, and they seem surprised. What is the best response?
What is: "I'm okay without one", "Maybe next year", or "I just wanted to come as myself."
Someone says they love a candy that you don't like. What should you say?
What is: I don't like that candy. (Hate is a strong word so we shouldn't use it in case that hurts their feelings)
Name two movies about haunted houses.
What is: Answers may vary. (The Conjuring, The Amityville Horror, Insidious, Poltergeist)
What does this simile mean? "They were as hungry AS a werewolf"
What is: They are VERY hungry
A trick-or-treater says, "I don't like this candy!" after you hand it to them. What can you say?
What is: "I'm sorry it's not your favorite. Happy Halloween!"
Your friend's Halloween costume is really ugly, and they ask, "What do you think?". Is it okay to be honest if you don't like the costume?
What is: Yes, but honesty should be respectful. You can avoid being hurtful while still being truthful.
Alternative:
Find something positive to say or respond kindly, such as:
Your friend has food allergies and you offer them a Halloween treat, you don't know all the ingredients. What is the safest choice?
What is: Help them find the ingredients or ask someone for help.
Your friend is clearly frightened during a scary movie, but you want to keep watching. What is a considerate thing to do?
What is: Ask them how they feel or continue watching the movie after they leave.