Halloween is my favorite time of year — but let’s be real, it’s a busy one. These five easy, hands-on math activities keep learning fun while saving your sanity. Each one is low-prep, engaging, and classroom-tested (plus there’s a free craftivity at the end!).

Turn ratios and measurement into something your students can see and build. The free Potion Lab project helps middle schoolers scale, convert, and calculate in a hands-on way -without adding to your prep.