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October 11, 2011 | 9 Comments

Marshmallow Skull Craft

halloween craft for kids If you are a long time reader you know I love these marshmallow crafts. For good reason, my son who you may know has done a lot of crafts is still very enthusiastic to do these.  I like them because I add in drawing, counting, and fine motor skills while he just thinks he’s having fun.  Last year we made a ghost, this year we got a little more complicated because he’s older and able! Always make sure that you are in that sweet spot where a project interests and offers some challenge but doesn’t frustrate because it’s too hard.

  1. Gather your materials. You will need some mini marshmallows, white glue and a white crayon.
  2. Start by drawing an outline of the skull. I did this for my son but if your child wants to have them do it.
  3. I did encourage him to draw the eyes nose and mouth and was happy that he was eagerly doing it. I am glad I started it off for him by doing the outline, I am not sure he’d be as eager to draw the face if I’d given him a blank page and said draw your skull. Your child might so do what works for yours.
  4. Time to add glue. This is great for hand eye coordination.
  5. Marshmallow Time! Before you ask, yes my son ate marshmallows but we have a system.
  6. He has to count to a certain number before he gets to eat one from the bowl.
  7. More counting…a little more eating and then let dry.

Books About Bones!

Dem Bones by Bob Barner is sort of two books in one. The superficial layer uses the words of the ever popular old time spiritual with fun Halloween inspired skeleton illustrations. There is also a second layer that has longer text for older children that goes into the anatomy of the bones the song sings about. Great way to keep a Halloween theme strong while teaching about the human body!

Skeleton Hiccups by Margery Cuyler is a silly book about a skeleton who can not get rid of the hiccups. He tries all the old tricks , which probably won’t be old to your kids… I spent a lot of time explaining them to my son while we read. The story is simple and parents will find it predictable but kids find it silly and fun, and that is what matters.

Filed Under: Age Preschool, Age: Toddlers, Fine Motor Activities, Halloween, Marshmallows, Skeleton, Skull | 9 Comments

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9 Comments

  1. Kim says

    October 11, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    I LOVE your blog!!! It is a daily check for me. My boys are 5 and it has been such a blessing to use the activities you create with them. THANK YOU for sharing your creativity and ideas with all of us. This marshmallow skull will be done tomorrow!!! 🙂

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  2. Toddler Approved says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    I always love your marshmallow crafts! You inspired us and we tried our own version today
    http://toddlerapproved.blogspot.com/2011/10/silly-halloween-marshmallow-designs.html

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  3. JDaniel4's Mom says

    October 14, 2011 at 4:00 am

    I love your craft! The hiccup book really looks fun!

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  4. Angell says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Going to make this along with the book you suggested…skeleton hiccups. I’m going to try it with white dried beans 🙂

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