Halloween is coming up, which means spooky decorations, costumes, and candy will be popping up everywhere you look!
It’s also one of the most fun holidays to create with your kids. And we think this super cute candy corn Frankenstein should be at the top of your list.
This candy corn Halloween craft will help kids work on their scissors skills, gluing, and fine motor skills!
We’ve also provided you with a free printable template so you can create it at home and in the classroom with ease.
If you like this simple project, be sure to check out all of our candy corn activities for kids of all ages!
Frankenstein Candy Corn Craft
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Frankenstein template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)
Directions
Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this idea to life!
First, encourage your child to create your candy corn Frankenstein by gluing the bottom, dark green piece to the bottom of the main body.
Next, guide your child to place the top, light green piece on the top part of the main body and glue it in place.
Help your child glue the hair to the top of the candy corn. Use scissors to trim off any excess paper around the body.
Place the eyes just above the mouth and glue them in place.
Take the legs and glue them to the back and bottom of the body.
Position the arms on each side of the middle part of the candy corn and glue them to the back.
Finally, glue the bolts on either side of the candy corn, just above the eyes.
Can you believe that’s all there is to it to make this fun little guy?! It’s such a simple and quick Halloween craft for kids that they’re going to love.
More Halloween Ideas For Kids
Halloween Kids’ Ideas
If your kids love trick or treating night, then they’ll love these activity ideas! We have something for all ages and skill levels, so even the littlest ones can join the fun.
Check out our list of kids’ ideas below and start planning for the holiday!
Books For Kids About Halloween
Below are some of the top-rated Halloween books for kids. Add them to your home collection or borrow them from your local library.
Room On The Broom: This has to be one of our favorite Halloween books of all time! The story follows a witch and her cat as they happen upon some animals who help the witch. There’s danger, mystery, and friendship in this adorable children’s story.
5 Minute Spooky Stories: We love Disney’s 5-minute storybooks and this one is perfect for Halloween! See how all your favorite Disney characters celebrate this spooky holiday.
Ten Timid Ghosts: This is a fun countdown book about a witch who moves into a haunted house where 10 ghosts already live. The witch scares the ghosts out one by one until they devise a scheme to get her out of their house. This Halloween children’s book is good for kids who love rhyming stories!
Try this cute Frankenstein Paper Cup Craft!
Kids’ Halloween Craft Ideas
Toilet Paper Roll Pipe Cleaner Spiders – This festive idea is perfect for little kids! All you need are some empty toilet paper rolls, pipe cleaners, and other simple supplies. It’s a perfectly spooky way to work your kid’s creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills!
Paper Plate Witch Craft – Hubble bubble, toil, and trouble! This witch activity is loads of fun for kids. They’ll love getting creative by painting and gluing the pieces to make this witch come alive. It’s a great activity for the whole family and doubles as a decoration when finished!
Paper Bag Bat Craft – Our paper bag bat is a fun way to teach your kids about the creatures of the night! With our free printable template and some supplies, your kids can make their own spooky bat in no time. Plus, it’s a good activity for your child to practice their cutting and gluing skills!
Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Craft – Mickey Mouse is always a hit with the kids, so why not combine it with the festivities of October 31st for an extra fun DIY?
Your little ones will love transforming some cardstock into a Mickey-shaped jack-o-lantern! This cute creation makes a boo-tiful decoration or party activity, too!
Printable Halloween Activities
Get your kids in the spooky mood with these fun and easy Hallowen do a dot printables. Kids love to use dot markers, so this is a perfect way for them to get creative while honing their fine motor skills at the same time! And they’re just right for preschool or kindergarten students.
Get your kids in the spirit of things with these free Halloween coloring pages. They’re great to have on hand as a last-minute activity or just when they need something new to do. Just download and print them out for some fall season fun!
These printable Halloween pattern block mats are perfect for kids learning shapes, colors, and patterns. They can be printed out on cardstock paper and laminated so kids can reuse them year after year!
Let the kids have some fun with this activity while they learn something new at the same time. Plus it’s a great way to get them excited about this time of year!
Give your kids a fun and educational activity with these Halloween color by number printables! With an assortment of spooky pictures, like Frankenstein’s monster or a witch on her broomstick, there is something perfect for every child.
This V is for vampire bat worksheet is perfect for younger kids. Simply download and print the worksheet, and have them practice finding the letter V’s hidden on the page! It’s a great way to introduce your little ones to the alphabet in a seasonal way.
Printable Frankenstein Headband Craft
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Candy Corn Halloween Craft
Make it a happy Halloween when you create this cute Frankenstein candy corn Halloween craft with the kids!
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Frankenstein template
Instructions
- Download the Frankenstein template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin to create your candy corn Frankenstein by gluing the bottom, dark green piece to the bottom of the main body.
- Next, place the top, light green piece on the top part of the main body and glue it in place.
- Glue Frankenstein's hair to the top of the candy corn. Use scissors to trim off any excess paper around the body.
- Take the legs and glue them to the back and bottom of the body.
- Position the arms on each side of the middle part of the candy corn and glue them to the back.
- Place the eyes just above the mouth and glue them in place.
- Finish off Frankenstein by gluing the bolts on either side of the candy corn, just above the eyes.
Halloween Candy Corn Template
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
cari
Sunday 29th of September 2024
Can't find it. There is so much going on, it's impossible to find the click here. Your pages should really be simplified
Sam
Tuesday 1st of October 2024
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Kathleen Maciasz
Sunday 29th of September 2024
I would love this templat
Sam
Tuesday 1st of October 2024
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Rise
Friday 20th of September 2024
So cute ^^
Sam
Monday 23rd of September 2024
Thanks ◡̈
April Keeling
Wednesday 11th of September 2024
I would love to do this with my students
Sam
Thursday 12th of September 2024
Great! I'm sure your students will have a blast with it!
Athens Library
Tuesday 24th of October 2023
i would love to have this
Sam
Tuesday 24th of October 2023
Great! Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈