Short Halloween Stories For Preschoolers

Boo! Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get your preschooler excited than with some spooktacular stories?

As a preschool teacher and mother, I know how magical this holiday is through a child’s eyes. At this age, little ones love a touch of scariness mixed with silliness.

Get ready for silly monsters, dancing skeletons, and playful pumpkins in these Halloween stories for preschoolers perfect for your 3-5 year-olds.

Reading Halloween stories aloud for preschoolers is a fun way to celebrate the season, stimulate your child’s imagination, and create lasting memories.

So curl up with your preschooler and dive into a magical world of scary, funny adventures and whimsical characters. With vivid imagery and rhyming text, these Halloween stories for preschool kids will delight and send chills up those little spines.

This Halloween, share the joy of reading with some giggles and shivers!

Halloween stories for preschoolers

“The Giant Pumpkin”

In a deep forest, there was a giant pumpkin that appeared every Halloween night. No one knew where it came from, but it sat on the edge of town, eerily glowing with a creepy smile.

The children were warned not to go near it, but Alex and Sally were determined to prove their bravery. As they approached the pumpkin, it suddenly opened its mouth and let out a loud “BOO!”

The kids ran away screaming, but as they turned to look back, they noticed the pumpkin was shrinking in size. As it got smaller and smaller, they realized it was just their neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, wearing a giant pumpkin suit.

From that day on, Alex and Sally always made sure to check inside every giant pumpkin they came across, just in case it was just Mr. Jenkins up to his old tricks. But shhh, don’t tell anyone, it’s their little secret.

Narration Tip: Use suspenseful and mysterious language to build up the anticipation, then use a funny twist at the end to surprise the preschoolers.

Fear Of Death

In a quiet neighborhood, the house at the end of Elm Street stood abandoned for years. Kids said it was haunted, but nobody knew why. One day, Lily and Ben dared to enter.

As they stepped inside, the air grew cold, and whispers echoed. They explored, finding dusty toys and old photographs. Suddenly, a voice said, “I’m trapped, help me.” Chills ran down their spines.

They followed the voice to the basement. There, they found a door covered in strange symbols. Trembling, they pushed it open. The room was empty, but the voice said, “You’ve freed me.”

Narration tip: To create suspense, use short sentences and build tension by hinting at something eerie without fully revealing it.

Short Halloween stories for preschoolers

The Silence

In the quiet neighborhood, a hush settled over the street every night. Windows dark, doors locked. Nobody knew why. Whispers in the day, silence at night. Kids spoke in soft tones, “Why is everyone so scared?” No one dared answer.

One evening, little Mia watched the old house. She tiptoed closer, and a voice whispered, “Don’t.”

Behind her, the swing creaked. She turned, and the wind whispered, “Run.”

Terrified, Mia raced home, but as she shut the door, her reflection said, “They’re coming.”

Mia’s voice joined the silence, forever. The street stayed quiet, for the mystery remained unsolved.

Narration tip: Keep the tone suspenseful, using short sentences and hints of mystery to create a sense of tension and intrigue.

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A Strange Woman.

In a quiet neighborhood, there was a mysterious woman. She wore a big, dark hat and sunglasses, even at night. Nobody knew who she was or where she came from.

One day, she knocked on Mrs. Johnson’s door. “Who are you?” Mrs. Johnson asked, trembling.

The woman whispered, “I need your help. I lost my cat.” She showed a picture of a tiny, cute kitten.

Mrs. Johnson gasped, “I’ll help you find your cat.”

They searched the whole neighborhood, but no cat. The woman finally said, “Abracadabra! I was the cat all along.” She took off her disguise, and Mrs. Johnson got shocked, ran away. She Left The Neighborhood and never came back since that day.

Scary Halloween stories for preschoolers

The Death

In an old school in the middle of the woods, there was a mysterious classroom where strange things happened. One day, the teacher told her students about a creepy creature called Death. She warned them never to say its name out loud or he would come for them.

But one brave 4-year-old couldn’t resist and said, “Death, Death, Death!” Suddenly, the lights went out and a cold gust of wind swept through the room. The children huddled together in fear as they heard footsteps approaching.

But just as they thought they were doomed, the lights flickered back on and the teacher appeared, holding a scythe. She laughed and said, “Don’t worry, it’s just a Halloween prank.”

The children let out a sigh of relief, but as they turned to leave, they saw a figure standing in the corner of the room, watching them with glowing red eyes. And they couldn’t help but wonder, was it really just a prank?

Narration tip: Use sound effects to build suspense and make the children feel like they are in the story. For example, mention the creepy sound of the wind or the footsteps approaching. This will help keep their attention and make the story more interactive.

Emily

In the old, creaky house, whispers filled the air. Little Lily felt a chilly presence. In the dim hallway, she heard a soft voice, “Play with me, Lily.”

She followed the voice to a dusty room. A child, pale and sorrowful, stood there. “Will you be my friend?” the voice of the child asked, her eyes pleading.

Lily, trembling, said, “Okay, but what’s your name?”

The child smiled faintly, “I’m Emily.”

They played games together, but as the sun set, The child smiled but didn’t speak.

Suddenly, the lights flickered and the child vanished.

“Where did the child go?” Lily wondered, “Is it a ghost child?” still searching. The question lingered in the silent house, unanswered.

Hide And Seek

The night was still and dark, not even the moon was in sight. Little Timmy crept outside in his ghost costume, ready for tricks and treats.

He came upon a house that looked abandoned, paint peeling, windows boarded up. Timmy felt a chill run down his spine but he wanted candy so he pushed open the creaky door. “Hello?” His voice echoed in the emptiness.

Timmy’s heart pounded as he tiptoed through the dusty rooms. Strange shadows danced on the walls from his flashlight. He entered a bedroom and the door slammed shut!

Timmy whirled around and came face to face with a horrifying figure, rotting flesh hanging from its bones. “Trick or treat!” it screeched.

Timmy ran but the door was locked tight. He turned to find the figure right behind him, bony hands reaching out. Timmy woke up screaming, relieved to be safe in his own bed. It was just a nightmare, the scariest he’s ever had!

Narration Tip: Use an eerie, haunting tone when describing the house and Timmy’s exploration. Make the figure’s voice raspy and chilling. Lower your voice for the shadowy figure and raise it for Timmy’s scream to add drama and suspense! Give a big sigh of relief at the end when it turns out to be just a dream.

The Black Cat

Lucy was playing in the garden when she noticed a black cat staring at her from the fence. Its green eyes glowed as it meowed softly.

Lucy reached out to pet it, but the cat hissed and jumped down. “Don’t be scared kitty!” Lucy called as she followed it to the old shed.

The cat slipped through a crack in the door. Lucy pushed it open to see the cat perched on a large chest, licking its paws.

As Lucy stepped closer, the cat’s eyes started to spin. “What a magical kitty!” Lucy said.

Suddenly, the cat transformed into a cackling witch! “Foolish girl, now you’re mine! You will be a tasty snack.” she screeched. Lucy turned and fled as fast as she could. She never played near the shed again.

Narration Tip: Lower your voice when the cat transforms into the witch. Give an evil cackle for the witch’s line to send chills down little spines!

Best Halloween Stories For Preschool

Here are some of the Best Halloween stories for preschoolers:

The Lost Soul

In the new house, strange whispers crept through the shadows. A lonely rocking chair moved by itself.

“Who’s there?” whispered Sara.

“I’m a lost soul,” a voice echoed, chilling her spine. “Find my locket.”

Sara searched. In the dusty attic, she found it, old and tarnished. The lost soul appeared, pale and sad.

“Thank you,” he whispered. “But beware. Leave this house.”

Sara left, but the whispers followed. They led her back to the attic, where the locket glowed. Sara vanished, becoming the lost soul, her whispers now haunting the new house.

Narration Tip: Use a hushed tone to convey suspense, making every word seem like a secret, and building anticipation throughout the story.

Fun Halloween stories for preschoolers

The Silly Prank

Mark and Maggie were siblings who loved Halloween. Every year, they would go trick-or-treating in their neighborhood. This year, Mark had come up with a brilliant idea for their costumes.

“I have the perfect costume for us,” Mark said excitedly. “We’re going to be ghosts!”

Maggie was skeptical, but she went along with it. As they were getting ready, Mark pulled out two white sheets and cut holes for their eyes. They were all set to go.

As they walked around their house, they started to notice strange things happening. Objects were moving on their own and eerie sounds could be heard. Suddenly, Maggie’s sheet flew off and revealed that she wasn’t wearing anything underneath.

“Mark, what have you done?!” Maggie exclaimed. But before Mark could answer, his sheet flew off too and he was also naked.

Turns out, Mark had mixed up their costumes and they were actually dressed as nudist ghosts. The mysterious happenings in the house were just their parents playing a prank on them.

Narration tip: Sometimes, things are not what they seem and laughter is the best medicine. But always check your costume before heading out!

The Excitement for the Halloween

It was Halloween night. Jimmy was so excited for the big costume contest at school. He had worked hard on his ghost costume for weeks.

He cut holes in an old white sheet to make it look spooky. He even made ghost noises when he walked down the hallway.

But when Jimmy got to the contest, he saw that no one else was wearing a costume. They all looked at him strangely as he floated by in his sheet.

Jimmy realized the contest must have been next week, not today! He felt silly dressed as a ghost when everyone else had normal clothes.

Jimmy quickly ran to the bathroom and took off his costume. He stuffed the sheet in his backpack. When he came out, no one seemed to notice his mistake.

But for the rest of the day, Jimmy thought he heard strange ghost noises coming from his backpack.

The end.

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