DiscoverThe Unteachables Podcast#145: The Halloween classroom management mistakes that turn your class into a horror movie (and what to do instead)
#145: The Halloween classroom management mistakes that turn your class into a horror movie (and what to do instead)

#145: The Halloween classroom management mistakes that turn your class into a horror movie (and what to do instead)

Update: 2025-10-20
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Ah yes, spooky season. The sugar. The chaos. In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to exactly how to lean into the festive vibes of Halloween (and any holiday season) without your classroom descending into a full-blown free-for-all.

This episode is packed with practical ways to keep your routines, keep your calm, all while adding just the right sprinkle of spooky magic to make it fun and functional.

From Halloween-themed SEL check-ins to brain breaks that actually regulate, I’m sharing the exact routines I don’t ditch (and how I just theme them instead). You’ll walk away with fresh ideas and feel-good strategies that will keep your students engaged without sacrificing your classroom management game.

So if you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I do something fun for Halloween without losing control of my room?” - this one’s for you.

Let’s roll the tape. 👻

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why festive behaviour spirals are so common (and how to avoid them)
  • The biggest mistake teachers make when planning fun holiday lessons
  • How to add novelty without losing structure
  • Exactly what to swap and what to keep during spooky season
  • Halloween-themed routines and brain breaks that work
  • How your non-verbals are sending louder messages than your instructions

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#145: The Halloween classroom management mistakes that turn your class into a horror movie (and what to do instead)

#145: The Halloween classroom management mistakes that turn your class into a horror movie (and what to do instead)

Claire English