Halloween is the perfect time to mix a little spooky fun with hands-on creativity, especially in preschool classrooms!
If you’re a teacher, parent, or caregiver looking for easy, engaging activities that little hands can handle, these fun, classroom-approved Halloween crafts are exactly what you need.
Each craft is simple, safe, mess-minimal, and most come with printable templates, so there’s no need for complex prep.
Just a few basic supplies, some imagination, and a room full of giggles, and you’re set!
🎃 1. Paper Plate Pumpkins
Bright, cheerful, and classic
What You Need:
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Paper plates
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Orange paint or crayons
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Green construction paper (for stems)
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Pre-cut black shapes for eyes, nose, and mouth
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Glue stick or tape
Optional: Use a printable pumpkin face template so kids can mix and match facial features!
Why It’s Great: This craft builds fine motor skills and lets kids express emotions through silly or spooky pumpkin faces.
👻 2. Ghost Handprint Art
Adorable keepsake and no scissors required
What You Need:
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White washable paint
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Black construction paper
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Black marker
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Googly eyes (optional)
How to Do It:
Paint the child’s hand white and press onto black paper. Once dry, turn the handprint into a ghost with eyes and a friendly (or spooky) face!
Printable Add-On: “Happy Halloween from your little ghost!” tag to glue next to the handprint.
🕷️ 3. Paper Strip Spiders
Cute and crawly — without being scary
What You Need:
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Black construction paper
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Scissors
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Glue stick
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Googly eyes
How to Do It:
Use 4 strips of paper for legs and bend them accordion-style. Glue legs to a round black paper body and top with googly eyes.
Add a Template: Pre-traced circle body + strips to save cutting time in class.
🦇 4. Toilet Paper Roll Bats
Upcycle craft that’s perfect for little hands
What You Need:
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Empty toilet paper rolls
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Black paint or construction paper
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Pre-cut bat wings (printable template)
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Glue stick
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White crayon or googly eyes
How to Do It:
Paint the tube black or wrap it in paper. Glue on bat wings and add eyes. Kids can draw tiny fangs or smiles!
Why It’s Great: Zero mess if you pre-wrap rolls — plus it stands up for easy display.
🎨 5. Color-Your-Own Halloween Masks
Creative, easy, and ready in minutes
What You Need:
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Printable mask templates (pumpkin, cat, ghost, bat)
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Crayons or markers
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String or craft sticks
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Hole punch
How to Do It:
Print masks on cardstock. Let kids color their favorites and add strings or handles to wear them around the classroom.
Bonus: Use the masks for a mini classroom Halloween parade!
🕸️ 6. Spider Web Yarn Craft
Threading fun with a spooky twist
What You Need:
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Paper plates
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Hole punch
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Yarn (white or silver)
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Spider stickers or cutouts
How to Do It:Punch holes around the edge of a plate. Let kids “weave” the yarn through to form a web. Add a spider in the center!
Perfect For: Quiet time or solo activity centers.
🍭 7. Lollipop Ghosts
Sweet little take-home craft
What You Need:
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Tissues or coffee filters
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Small lollipops
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Yarn or ribbon
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Black marker
How to Do It:
Wrap the tissue around a lollipop, tie with yarn, and draw a ghost face. Great for party favors or desk décor!
Note: Supervised craft only, depending on school rules for candy.
🦉 8. Shape Owls with Halloween Colors
Fall meets Halloween in a creative mash-up
What You Need:
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Printable owl shape pieces (circles, triangles, ovals)
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Purple, orange, black paper
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Glue sticks
How to Do It:
Kids build their own owl using colorful shapes, layering them to create wings, feet, and spooky eyes.
Why It’s Classroom-Friendly: Teaches shape recognition while staying seasonal!
🎃 9. Pumpkin Emotions Chart
Social-emotional learning + Halloween fun
What You Need:
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Printable pumpkin face template with different emotions
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Crayons
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Pre-drawn emotion words (happy, scared, sad, excited)
How to Do It:
Kids pick an emotion and draw the matching face on a pumpkin cutout. Then, they share how that emotion feels.
Great For: Circle time activities or bulletin board displays.
🧹 10. Mini Paper Broomsticks
Simple craft with big Halloween vibes
What You Need:
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Brown paper lunch bags
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Scissors
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Straws or craft sticks
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Yarn
How to Do It:
Cut thin slits in the bag to create “broom bristles,” roll the bag around a stick, and tie with yarn to secure.
Fun Add-On: Let kids decorate a matching “witch hat” from a printable cone template.
📥 Where to Find Printable Templates
Many of these crafts can be made easier with printable templates for:
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Pumpkin faces
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Halloween masks
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Bat wings
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Emotion faces
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Owl body shapes
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Web weaving guides
Tip: Check free resource sites like Teachers Pay Teachers, Twinkl, or your favorite craft blog — or make your own with simple shapes.
👩🏫 Final Tips for Crafting in the Classroom
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Prep as much as possible ahead of time (cut shapes, print templates)
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Use glue sticks to avoid messy spills
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Keep a bin for “finished crafts” to dry and display later
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Set up craft “stations” to avoid crowding at the table
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Always have extra supplies ready — especially googly eyes!
🎃 Final Thoughts: Spookily Simple, Sweetly Fun
These easy, printable, and fun Halloween crafts for preschoolers are sure to bring joy to your classroom or home. They offer just the right amount of spooky fun without the mess — plus they help kids practice important skills like cutting, gluing, coloring, and creativity.
From tiny bats to silly ghosts, let October be full of imagination, giggles, and glue sticks.
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