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Creative Halloween Crafts for Toddlers to Try This Year

Halloween is a magical time for toddlers, filled with creativity and fun. Engaging in crafts not only boosts their imagination but also enhances fine motor skills and encourages bonding between parents and children. With simple materials and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create delightful Halloween crafts that are perfect for your little ones.

Quick & Easy Halloween Crafts for Toddlers

1. Paper Plate Ghosts

  • Supplies:
    • White paper plates
    • Black marker
    • Black construction paper
    • Glue
    • Scissors (for adult use)

Steps:

  1. Draw ghost faces on the paper plates using the black marker.
  2. Cut out ghostly shapes from the black construction paper for arms and glue them to the sides.
  3. Display your ghostly creations around the house.

2. Handprint Spider

  • Supplies:
    • Black construction paper
    • White paint
    • Paintbrush
    • Googly eyes
    • Glue

Steps:

  1. Paint your toddler’s palm and fingers with white paint.
  2. Press their hand onto the black construction paper to create a spider shape.
  3. After drying, glue on googly eyes for a fun touch.

3. Pumpkin Sensory Bags

  • Supplies:
    • Ziplock bags
    • Orange hair gel or paint
    • Small plastic pumpkins or pumpkin stickers

Steps:

  1. Fill each Ziplock bag with orange hair gel or paint.
  2. Add small plastic pumpkins or stickers inside the bag.
  3. Seal the bag and let your toddler squish and play with it!

4. Toilet Paper Roll Monsters

  • Supplies:
    • Empty toilet paper rolls
    • Colorful construction paper
    • Glue
    • Markers
    • Googly eyes

Steps:

  1. Wrap the toilet paper roll in colorful construction paper.
  2. Draw faces with markers and attach googly eyes.
  3. Create fun monster arms or legs using leftover paper.

5. Leafy Halloween Wreath

  • Supplies:
    • Cardboard circle (cut from a box)
    • Colorful leaves (real or artificial)
    • Glue
    • Ribbon (optional)

Steps:

  1. Glue colorful leaves around the cardboard circle to create a wreath.
  2. Add a ribbon at the top for hanging.
  3. Display your wreath on the door or wall.

6. Cotton Ball Ghosts

  • Supplies:
    • Cotton balls
    • Black construction paper
    • Glue
    • Marker

Steps:

  1. Glue cotton balls onto the black construction paper to form a ghost shape.
  2. Use a marker to draw a spooky face.
  3. Hang it as a decoration.

7. Egg Carton Bats

  • Supplies:
    • Egg carton
    • Black paint
    • Googly eyes
    • Scissors (for adult use)
    • Paintbrush

Steps:

  1. Cut the egg carton into individual cups.
  2. Paint the cups black and let them dry.
  3. Attach googly eyes and wings made from black paper.

8. Halloween Slime

  • Supplies:
    • Clear school glue
    • Liquid starch
    • Food coloring (orange or green)
    • Mixing bowl

Steps:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of glue with a few drops of food coloring.
  2. Slowly add liquid starch until the mixture thickens.
  3. Let your toddler knead the slime for a fun sensory experience.

9. Pumpkin Rock Painting

  • Supplies:
    • Small rocks
    • Orange paint
    • Black marker

Steps:

  1. Paint the rocks orange and let them dry.
  2. Once dry, use the black marker to draw jack-o’-lantern faces.
  3. Display them in your garden or around the house.

10. Halloween Paper Chains

  • Supplies:
    • Colored paper (black, orange, purple)
    • Glue or tape
    • Scissors (for adult use)

Steps:

  1. Cut the colored paper into strips.
  2. Help your toddler form loops with the strips and secure them with glue or tape.
  3. Continue adding loops to create a long chain.

11. Sticker Collages

  • Supplies:
    • Halloween-themed stickers
    • Construction paper

Steps:

  1. Give your toddler a sheet of construction paper.
  2. Let them create a collage using Halloween stickers.
  3. Display their artwork on the fridge or a wall.

12. Watercolor Resist Art

  • Supplies:
    • White crayon
    • Watercolor paints
    • Watercolor paper

Steps:

  1. Have your toddler draw Halloween shapes with the white crayon on the watercolor paper.
  2. Once done, let them paint over the entire paper with watercolors.
  3. The crayon will resist the paint, revealing their designs.

13. Milk Jug Ghosts

  • Supplies:
    • Empty milk jugs
    • Black marker
    • LED tea lights

Steps:

  1. Clean and dry the milk jugs.
  2. Draw ghost faces on the jugs with the black marker.
  3. Place an LED tea light inside and watch them glow at night.

14. Paper Bag Puppets

  • Supplies:
    • Brown paper bags
    • Markers or crayons
    • Googly eyes
    • Glue

Steps:

  1. Let your toddler decorate the front of the paper bag to create a puppet.
  2. Glue on googly eyes and draw a mouth.
  3. Put on a puppet show with their creations!

Tips for Crafting Safely with Toddlers

Safety is paramount when crafting with young children. Here are some tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience:

  • Always supervise toddlers during crafting activities.
  • Use child-safe scissors and materials.
  • Keep small items, like buttons and beads, out of reach to avoid choking hazards.
  • Choose non-toxic paints and glues.
  • Set up a designated crafting area to contain messes.