Spooky Sayings
This idiom means you've told a secret, like accidentally revealing your costume idea before Halloween night.
What is "let the cat out of the bag?"
What is one open-ended question you could ask a neighbor about their haunted decorations?
A question that requires more than a "yes/no" response, e.g., "What inspired you to build that giant spider?"
You and a friend both want to hold the trick-or-treat bucket. What is a quick, fair way to compromise?
Share the job—one person holds it for half the street, then switch; use "rock, paper, scissors."
You might feel this way if you are nervous or afraid to perform in the school's Halloween show.
What is "have cold feet?"
Your friend just finished telling you about a scary movie they saw. Name two good ways to show them you were actively listening.
Make eye contact, nod, use a relevant facial expression, or ask a follow-up question.
A classmate who is always a bit rude to you accidentally knocks over your bag of candy. They keep walking. What is the best and safest thing for you to do?
Pick up your candy, then tell an adult or a teacher about the incident privately; do not yell at them or start a fight.)
This phrase describes someone who is always busy and moving around, like a witch brewing potions all day.
What is "busy as a bee?"
You disagree with your teammate's idea for a team cheer. What is a polite way to offer your alternative idea?
Start with a positive comment, use an "I" statement, or use a phrase like, "That's a fun idea, and I was also thinking..."
You see a group of older kids planning to egg a house down the street. You know it's a mean thing to do. What should you do?
Walk away from the situation immediately, and go tell a trusted adult like a parent or teacher right away.
Your friend is feeling this way if they are sad about dropping their caramel apple, even though it's too late to save it
What is "crying over spilled milk?"
You see a new student dressed as a mummy sitting alone at the Halloween dance. What is the first thing you could say to "break the ice?"
A friendly, simple opening like, "I love your costume!," or "Hi, I'm [Name]. What are you up to?"
You are doing a group costume, and one person is refusing to participate, making everyone else feel stressed. You need to finish the costume today. What is your best plan for solving this problem?
Use "I" statements to talk to the non-participating student calmly; try to find out what the real problem is; see if the task can be split into smaller, individual jobs.
This idiom means that you are doing something difficult or unpleasant because it needs to be done, like wearing a too-small costume because it's the only one left.
What is "bite the bullet?"
Your group is deciding on a movie to watch, and someone keeps interrupting and talking over others. What is a specific, polite statement you could use to help them realize they need to let others speak?
A statement that uses their name and a soft correction, e.g., "That's an interesting idea, [Name], but let's make sure we hear [Other Person]'s thought before we decide."
Your friend is sharing a rumor about another student that you know isn't true. They say, "Don't be such a scaredy-cat! Everyone is talking about it." What is the most assertive and responsible response you can give?
A response that clearly states the truth, shuts down the gossip, and protects the other student, e.g., "I know that's not true, and spreading rumors can really hurt people. Let's talk about something else."