The Free Halloween Escape Room Your Students Will Freak Out Over

Halloween week in middle school can feel like complete chaos—costumes, candy, and zero focus. But what if you could channel that energy into something productive and fun?In this special bonus episode, Caitlin shares a free, done-for-you Haunted Forest Escape Room that keeps your students engaged, practicing key ELA skills, and (miraculously!) on task during one of the wildest weeks of the year.You’ll learn how this activity follows our signature Into–Through–Beyond framework—starting with a high-energy Plot Structure Showdown, moving into an interactive escape room challenge, and ending with a rigorous Response to Literature.Forget the stress of planning for Halloween week. Grab your free Haunted Forest Escape Room, https://www.ebteacher.com/haunted-forest press play, and discover how to make this spooky season both fun and academically meaningful!