Two children making Halloween crafts with paper bats, pumpkins, and art supplies.

Key Takeaways

  • These Halloween crafts are fun, educational, and easy to make at home.
  • You’ll just need kid-friendly materials such as egg cartons, twine, paper plates, paint, and craft sticks.
  • Activities support creativity, sensory play, and fine motor skill development.
  • These crafts are suitable for toddlers to school-aged children.

With Halloween upon us, there’s no better way to celebrate than with some spooky crafts. Not only do these crafts offer plenty of hands-on fun and seasonal joy, they’re perfect for celebrating at home while fostering creativity. Check out these five Halloween crafts to spark imagination and celebrate this beloved autumn holiday.

1. Egg Carton Spiders

This simple spider craft is made with egg cartons, googly eyes, paint, and pipe cleaners.

You will need:

  • 1 egg carton
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Paint
  • White crayons
  • Googly eyes
  • Scissors
  • Paintbrushes
  • Hole puncher

Directions:

  1. Cut one cell out of the egg carton for the spider’s body.
  2. Paint the outside of it with the black paint; let dry.
  3. Punch holes on the sides for the legs.
  4. Decorate the face with googly eyes and the white crayon.
  5. Cut the pipe cleaners to make legs, bending the ends of each.
  6. Thread the bent end into the spider’s body; bend the leg.
  7. Repeat with remaining legs.

2. Paper Plate Pumpkins

A classic craft, paper plate pumpkins are great to make with even the youngest of kids. All you’ll need are some paper plates, paint, paper, and markers.

You will need:

  • Paper plates
  • Orange paint
  • Green construction paper
  • Black marker

Directions:

  1. Paint the plate orange; let dry.
  2. Cut a stem and leaves from the green construction paper.
  3. Glue the stem and leaves to the top of the painted and dried pumpkin.
  4. Draw a face on the pumpkin with the black marker.
  5. Optional: Decorate with embellishments such as glitter and stickers.

3. Pumpkin Apple Prints

This adorable craft combines two fall favorites in one: apples and pumpkins.

You will need:

  • Orange, brown and green paint
  • White paper
  • Paint brushes
  • Paper plates
  • Apples
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Directions:

  1. Cut apples in half (adults only) and let dry.
  2. Add each color of paint to its own plate.
  3. Spread the orange paint around, pressing the apple half into it.
  4. Stamp the white paper with the painted side of the apple.
  5. Paint on leaves and stems using the green and brown paint.
  6. Once dry, add jack-o-lantern faces with a black marker or paint.

4. Craft Stick Halloween Puppets

Your imagination will run wild as you try out this cute puppet craft using wooden sticks.

You will need:

  • Large craft sticks
  • White, black, and orange paint
  • Self-adhesive googly eyes

Directions:

  • Paint the sticks.
  • Let dry.
  • Adhere the googly eyes to the sticks.

5. Candy Corn Bunting

Sweeten up your walls and fridge with this easy candy corn bunting craft for toddlers.

You will need:

  • Orange and yellow paint
  • White paper plates
  • Paintbrushes
  • Hole puncher
  • Twine

Directions:

  • Draw two circles on the plate for the yellow, orange and white layers of candy corn.
  • Paint each one.
  • Cut the plates into wedges, punching holes at the top of each.
  • String the wedges with twine.
  • Hang and enjoy!

We hope you enjoy making these crafts with your little ones this Halloween. Not only are they a fun way to pass the time, they strengthen fine motor skills while encouraging creative expression.