It’s that spooky time of the year when the leaves change color and mystery abounds. What could be more mysterious than a Halloween mystery picture? I’ve got a free set of 18 printable worksheets for your children to enjoy! These include both pixel color by number worksheets and 100 chart coloring worksheets. I’ve also created them in different languages available in English, French, and Chinese (Traditional, Simplified, Zhuyin, and Pinyin). The recommended age range is 5-12, but everyone will have fun with these! So why not get started on your Halloween math learning today?
These Halloween mystery pictures are a great way to learn about numbers. The 100-chart mystery picture activity will help children review numbers from 1 to 100 while having fun simultaneously. The pixel color by number activity will help children to recall numbers and learn the real names of each number in literacy.
My children had always loved surprises, even when they were babies playing peek-a-boo. As toddlers, they would hide things and then reveal them with dramatic flair. This love for surprises has not changed as they’ve gotten older. They still get excited about suspenseful games where they don’t know the outcome until the very end.
Children like my 5-year-old daughter love puzzles and coloring no matter what time of the year or season. They get excited at the opportunity to work on a puzzle or color. Therefore, I created an activity allowing my children to work on their problem-solving skills while practicing different math and literacy concepts. Do you have children that enjoy these activities?
And… I have created Free Math & Literacy Mystery Picture Worksheets with Halloween Theme!
What are Mystery Pictures, and Why are They a Great Way to Learn?
Mystery pictures are a fun way for children to learn while coloring. They are pictures divided into small squares, all shaded in a specific color. Children must color the squares according to the key to reveal the mystery picture.
The unpredictability of what the picture will look like at the end keeps children so captivated that they don’t even realize they’re learning math and literacy!
Mystery pictures are a fun way to learn because they mix puzzles and coloring. They can also be used to review different math concepts. For example, a mystery picture could be made up of 100 squares, and each square could represent a number on the chart. This would be an excellent way for children to review counting and essential math skills.
Coloring by numbers is a fun way for you to assess your children’s color and number recognition skills. At the same time, they practice their fine motor skills.
Mystery picture printables are a versatile and fun addition to any classroom or home learning space. They can be used for morning work, centers, early finishers, small groups, independent work, homework, extra at-home practice, and more!
The printables are also perfect for display on a wall or fridge. They make great conversation starters too!
What Is Included in the Free Halloween Mystery Picture Worksheets?
We’ve also included answer sheets which will only be reviewed once your children finish each activity. We have to keep the suspense!
We have created two sets in this free mystery picture worksheet bundle:
- Pixel Color by Number – Mystery Picture Worksheets
- 100 Chart – Mystery Picture Worksheets
Pixel Color by Number
Age recommendation: 5-12 years old
There are 4 different difficulty levels for each activity. The beginner and intermediate levels cover 0-10. While the hard and expert levels cover numbers up to 4-digit numbers.
Beginner Level
For the beginning level, numbers from 1-4 are exposed to children. The mystery picture for the beginning level is a ghost.
Intermediate Level
For the intermediate level, numbers from 1 to 5 are exposed. The mystery picture for the intermediate level is a jack-o-lantern.
Hard Level
For the hard level, numbers from 0 to 10 are exposed. The mystery picture for the intermediate level is also a jack-o-lantern.
Expert Level
Language: English, French, Zhuyin Chinese, and Pinyin Chinese
For the expert level, numbers from 1-99 are exposed. The mystery picture for the intermediate level is a cat with a witch hat.
Language: Traditional and Simplified Chinese
For the expert level, numbers from 1-6000 are exposed. The mystery picture for the intermediate level is a cat with a witch hat.
100 Chart by Number
Age Recommendation: 5 – 9 years old
Use these Halloween Mystery Picture worksheets to master the hundreds chart! Every number on the chart corresponds with a color- when children fill in each numbered space with its designated hue, a picture is gradually unveiled. Answers are also available for reference.
The 100-chart mystery picture worksheet is an excellent way for children to review counting and basic math skills. The mystery picture comprises 100 squares, each representing a number on the 100 chart.
Which Language Versions of the Mystery Picture Worksheets Are Available?
When children work on these mystery picture worksheets, not only do they learn math concepts, but they also get to learn them in different languages. These worksheets can help teach kids numbers and colors in various languages.
We have mystery picture worksheets in English, French, and Chinese (Traditional, Simplified, Zhuyin, and Pinyin).
Youtube Videos
The following Youtube videos can teach your children more about numbers through the use of songs.
English
- 10 Little Numbers
- Number song 1-20 for children | Counting numbers | The Singing Walrus
- The Big Numbers Song
Chinese
Mandarin
- Number Song 1-10 in Chinese | 数字歌1-10 | Learn Numbers in Chinese! | KidsMusicTime
- JunyTony Number Songs | Counting Numbers in Chinese 1 to 100 | Learn Chinese Numbers | JunyTony
Cantonese
French
- Les chiffres et les nombres de 1 a 20 – alain le lait (French numbers from 1 to 20)
- Les chiffres et les nombres de 20 à 50 – alain le lait (French numbers)
How to Prepare the Mystery Picture Worksheets?
STEP 1 – DOWNLOAD
To start, you will have to download this bundle of Free Halloween Mystery Picture Worksheets Printable.
STEP 2 – STORE
Once you have downloaded the file, back up the file in a secure location (,i.e., External hard drive, cloud storage, etc.)
STEP 3 – UNZIP
Zip files are a way to compress a lot of information into one downloadable package. Unzip the folder, right-click on the item, and select “extract’.
STEP 4 – OPEN
Once you have unzipped the files, please view and print the files with Adobe PDF Reader. You can download it for free.
STEP 5 – PRINT
After you open the file via Adobe PDF Reader, you can print the file by clicking on the “Printer” icon. Remember to print in portrait mode.
If there are printing issues via Adobe PDF reader, then please do the following:
- Open the document.
- Click on File >> Print.
- Click on Advanced.
- Select Print as Image.
- Press OK and then Print.
*Note* If you do not have a printer, you can always print them in a local print shop.
More Halloween Resources
- 19 Awesome and Spooky Halloween Activities for Kids
- The Ultimate Free Halloween Cootie Catcher: Chinese, French, and English
- Free Halloween Flashcards: 9 Ways To Improve Your Child’s Vocabulary
How Do I Get the Mystery Picture Worksheets?
Suppose you have school-aged children or are simply looking for a fun way to spend some time during the Halloween season. In that case, we highly recommend downloading our free mystery picture worksheets. The coloring grid and 100 chart versions are available in English, French, and Chinese (Traditional, Simplified, Zhuyin, and Pinyin). We think you’ll find these activities to be an enjoyable combination of math practice, number review, literacy, and just plain old fun! So what are you waiting for? Download your copy today!
The free Halloween mystery pictures worksheets are available as a free PDF download. Click on the link below to download the file.
We hope you and your children have fun with these mystery pictures! Let us know in the comments below which mystery picture was your favorite or if you have any other ideas for mystery pictures. Good Luck! Bonne chance! 祝你好運! 祝你好运!
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