Halloween crafts for kids are more than busy work, they feed into their excitement about the special night and for preschoolers that make these crafts meaningful and allows teachers like you and me to use them to develop skills while our students have fun. If you are a parent searching for Halloween ideas for a party forget treat-bags or party favors at your next Halloween party just have fun being creative with these activities before heading off to trick or treat.
Halloween is a big deal for kids and we can use that excitement to spark fun playful ideas in our homes and classrooms. Here are my favorite easy Halloween crafts and activities for 3 year olds.
This is a great Halloween game for kids and it works on balance too!
These Halloween crafts for kids stand all on their own!
Puffy Paint Ghosts
This is one of my favorite Halloween activities for 3 year olds because it combines crafts and sensory.
Mini Pumpkin Printing
Toddlers love this activity but so do 5, 6 and 7-year-olds!
Tape Mummy Craft
This masking tape mummy craft focuses on fine motor development too.
Rock Jack-O-Lanterns
Decorate your yard for Halloween with these!
Edible Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Playdough from Fun At Home With Kids
Yes! A gluten-free fall recipe!
Marshmallow Ghost
I made this Halloween ghost with preschoolers, elementary ages kiddos, and even middle schoolers. They all loved it.
Pumpkin Glittering
We all love glitter, you may think you don’t but come on it’s so pretty!
Ghost Bottle Bowling
This is the best game for Halloween parties!
Potato Print Ghosts ( for a class I would just do the ghosts, not the banner)
Halloween Books for Preschool
Don’t forget every craft is made better when you combine it with a great book. Click on the images and you can check out these Halloween book lists;
Halloween Picture Books
Halloween Board Books
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