To make your own kid - friendly scary Halloween story, you should consider the age of the kids you're targeting. For younger kids, keep it really simple and use more humorous elements. For example, a story about a pumpkin that comes to life and just wants to play hide - and - seek with the kids in the yard. But for older kids, you can add a bit more mystery. Say, a story about a strange old book in the local library that glows on Halloween night. When a group of kids open it, they find themselves in a spooky world full of magical creatures. They have to find their way back by solving riddles. Always make sure to end the story on a positive note, so the kids aren't left feeling too scared.
First, think of a spooky setting like an abandoned asylum or a dark forest. Then, create a creepy character, maybe a deranged killer or a malevolent spirit. For example, you could have a character who was wronged in the past and now seeks vengeance. Next, add some suspenseful elements, like strange noises or objects moving on their own. For instance, the sound of a creaking door in an empty hallway. Finally, build up to a terrifying climax, like the character being face - to - face with the source of the horror.
One great kid - friendly scary Halloween story is 'The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything'. It's about a little old lady who encounters a series of spooky things like shoes that go 'clomp, clomp' and pants that go 'wiggle, wiggle' but she shows no fear. In the end, she uses her wits to turn the spooky things into something fun. Another is 'Room on the Broom'. It has a witch who loses her things while flying on her broomstick and different animals help her. There's a bit of a scary moment when a dragon shows up, but it all ends well.
A good kid - friendly scary Halloween story could be about a haunted tree. In a small town, there's a big, old tree in the park. Every Halloween, strange noises come from it. One year, a group of brave kids decide to find out what's going on. As they get closer, they see shadows moving around the tree. But when they finally reach it, they find out that it's just some squirrels that have made their home in the hollow part of the tree. They were the ones making the noises as they moved around their acorn stash. It's a bit scary at first but has a funny and non - threatening ending.
Use lots of sound effects. For example, if there's a creaking door in the story, make a creaking sound while you're telling it. Also, use different voices for different characters. This makes it more fun and engaging for kids. Another way is to let the kids be part of the story. Ask them what they think the character should do next.
Well, first of all, the scary elements should be more on the side of mystery and the unknown rather than pure horror. For instance, in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', the Headless Horseman is spooky because we don't really know who he is or why he's there. But it doesn't involve things like excessive blood or body parts which are not suitable for kids. The characters in kid - friendly scary stories should also be relatable. In 'The Graveyard Book', the boy growing up in the graveyard is a character kids can empathize with. He has to deal with being different and facing scary things, just like kids might feel scared in new or unknown situations. Another factor is the tone. It should not be too dark throughout. There should be some light - hearted moments or humor to break up the scares, like in 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' where there are some spooky but also funny moments.
Incorporate local legends or folklore into your stories. If you live in an area with a spooky history, use that as inspiration. Add some unique characters. Maybe a mysterious old man with a strange limp or a talking cat. And don't forget to use sound effects when you're telling the story. Make creaking, howling, or dripping sounds to add to the atmosphere. This can make your halloween scary stories much more interesting.
Well, first, think about things kids like such as animals, toys, and simple daily activities. For example, if you choose a cat as the main character. You can say, 'The cat tried to put on shoes, but it couldn't find any that fit its paws.' Then make it a bit silly or have an unexpected ending. Another tip is to use simple language. Avoid big and complex words. You can also start from real - life situations that kids can relate to, like going to school. 'The little boy went to school, but he thought his schoolbag was a magic flying carpet and tried to fly with it all the way to school.'
Use recycled materials. For example, if you want to be a robot, use old tin cans for the body parts, attach some old wires as decoration, and use a discarded cardboard box for the head. Old sheets can be turned into capes, dresses, or togas. If you're making an animal costume, use natural materials like leaves and twigs for a forest - animal look. For example, for a deer, make antlers out of twigs and attach them to a headband made from an old piece of fabric.
Use lots of sound effects. For example, if you're telling a story about a monster in the woods, make growling sounds or rustling of leaves sounds. It brings the story to life.
Use lots of sound effects. For example, if you're telling a story about a spooky forest, make rustling noises with leaves or branches. This really helps kids imagine the setting better and makes the story more exciting.