With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to gather the family for some spooky craft fun! Whether you’re preparing in the lead-up to Halloween or planning activities for the day itself, these craft ideas are ideal for children of all ages, especially as many kids will be on a half-term holiday.
From creepy decorations to ghoulish games, here are seven craft ideas to ensure a spook-tacular Halloween this year.
1. Paper Plate Pumpkins
A classic Halloween craft that’s easy, affordable, and fun for kids! All you need are some paper plates, orange paint or markers, and black paper (or markers) for the spooky faces. Younger children can enjoy painting their plates orange, while older kids can cut out their own jack-o’-lantern faces from black paper and stick them on. This is a simple activity that can keep the kids busy and doubles as great homemade Halloween decorations!
Tip: Add a little green tissue paper at the top for a pumpkin stem to make it extra authentic.
2. Toilet Roll Ghosts
Save up those toilet rolls for some ghostly fun! These cute ghosts are perfect for hanging around the house or garden on Halloween night. Simply cover the toilet roll with white tissue paper or crepe paper, draw on spooky faces, and add some string to hang them up. You can also give them flowing “tails” by adding extra tissue paper at the bottom.
Bonus Idea: Use glow-in-the-dark paint for extra eerie nighttime decorations!
3. Spooky Slime
What’s Halloween without some gooey slime? You can make your own Halloween-themed slime with just a few ingredients: PVA glue, baking soda, contact lens solution, and food colouring. Make it orange, green, or purple for that extra Halloween touch, and add glitter or plastic spiders for a creepy surprise!
Tip: For an extra fun element, place the slime in mini plastic cauldrons for kids to mix and play with on Halloween night.
4. Bat Handprint Garlands
For a cute keepsake that’s also decorative, create bat garlands using your child’s handprints. Have your children trace their hands on black paper, cut them out, and fold them slightly in the middle to form the bat’s body. You can then add googly eyes or draw on little faces and string them together to make a hanging garland.
Extra Fun: Use glitter pens to give the bats some extra sparkle for a more playful twist!
5. DIY Trick-or-Treat Bags
Why settle for a boring plastic bag when you can design your own Halloween-themed treat bags? Start with a plain canvas tote or fabric bag, and let the kids go wild with fabric paints, glitter glue, and Halloween-themed stickers. They can create their own unique trick-or-treat bags by drawing ghosts, witches, pumpkins, or spiders.
Bonus: Not only is this a fun craft, but it’s also a great way to be eco-friendly by avoiding single-use plastic bags.
6. Egg Carton Spiders
Upcycle those empty egg cartons into creepy crawly spiders! Simply cut out individual egg cups, paint them black, and add pipe cleaners as legs. Glue on some googly eyes for that finishing touch, and you’ve got yourself a creepy spider. These can be used as decorations for your Halloween party or hidden around the house to give someone a little scare.
Pro Tip: Attach some string to hang them from the ceiling for an extra spooky vibe.
7. Pumpkin Lantern Jars
Light up your Halloween night with these easy-to-make pumpkin lanterns. Use empty glass jars (such as old jam jars) and cover them in orange tissue paper using PVA glue. Once dry, let your kids draw or cut out spooky jack-o’-lantern faces from black paper to stick on the jar. Place a battery-operated tealight inside for a safe and glowing lantern to brighten up your Halloween decorations.
Bonus Idea: You can create ghost, witch, or vampire lanterns by using different coloured tissue paper and designs!
Bringing It All Together
These Halloween crafts aren’t just a fun way to pass the time during the half-term, but they also help families come together in creative play. Whether your child enjoys painting, cutting, or designing, these spooky crafts offer something for everyone. Plus, they add a homemade touch to your Halloween decorations that the whole family can be proud of.
Celebrate Halloween With Tutor Doctor
At Tutor Doctor, we believe in fostering creativity, fun, and learning in everything we do. Halloween is the perfect time to combine these elements, giving children the chance to develop their creative skills through hands-on activities. Whether it’s through crafting or personalised private learning sessions, Tutor Doctor is here to support your child’s development in a fun and engaging way.
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