Make reading extra fun this October with this FREE Halloween Book Tasting Reading Activity! This simple reading response activity encourages students to explore new books, preview texts, and discover books they may want to read next.

Students can sample different books and record the title, topic, attention grabber, and an interesting fact from each selection. It’s an easy way to encourage independent reading while adding a little Halloween fun to your literacy block.

What's Included

• Halloween-themed book tasting recording sheet
• Space to explore and respond to 3 different books
• Prompts for title, topic, attention grabber, and interesting facts
• Kid-friendly Halloween design

Ways to Use It

Use this free Halloween reading activity during:

• Independent reading
• Reading centers
• Library time
• Book tastings
• October literacy activities
• Halloween classroom celebrations

This free Halloween reading activity is an easy, low-prep way to help students explore books and build excitement around reading during October.

Use with this lesson by Hope King that is found on YouTube: