Tricky Halloween Riddle Cards (Grade 2)
Eight tricky Halloween riddles with silly answers, like a ghost's boo-boo, a bubbling cauldron and a candy that is always late. Cut out the 8 cards; each answer is printed upside down at the bottom, with a small picture, so kids can quiz a friend. A free color printable for 2nd grade and up.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- Vector, prints razor-sharp at any size
- Level
- Grade 2
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
Eight tricky Halloween riddles with silly answers, like a ghost's boo-boo, a bubbling cauldron and a candy that is always late. Cut out the 8 cards; each answer is printed upside down at the bottom, with a small picture, so kids can quiz a friend. A free color printable for 2nd grade and up. It fits second grade readers, around ages 7 to 8. Color the sky dark blue for a night scene.
On this sheet
Answer: a jack-o'-lantern Answer: a boo-boo Answer: a spider Answer: a witch Answer: a candy pail Answer: a cauldron Answer: they might unwind! Answer: choco-LATE Tricky Halloween Riddle Cards Cut out the cards. Read a riddle to a friend; the answer is upside down at the bottom.
Tips for using it
- Orange, purple, black and lime green make a classic Halloween palette.
- Read the riddle twice: the first time for fun, the second time to look for the trick word.
- Ask "what else could that word mean?" when a riddle seems impossible.
- Let your child be the riddle master and read riddles to you; reading aloud to an audience builds fluency.
Printing tips
Download the PDF for the sharpest result and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). The PNG is 300 DPI, which is handy for tablets and coloring apps. This page is free for personal, family and classroom use.
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