Crows are the perfect Halloween birds! Who knows why they came to be associated with spooky things.

We actually love watching them and their behavior!

Whether you want a non-spooky Halloween craft or you’re simply teaching the kids about birds, this paper crow craft is perfect.

It’s the newest addition to our Halloween crafts for kids and we think it’s perfect for fall.

Download our free printable template and make it with your little ones at home or at school!

Easy Crow Craft

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Googly eyes (optional)
• Crow template (download form located at the end of this post)

Related: Handprint Zombie Craft

Directions

Download the crow template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin by gluing the wing to the body of the crow.

Next glue the beak to the top of the crow’s head.

Glue the printable eye or a googly eye on the crow’s head, just behind the beak area.

Finally, make the crow’s legs. We made each of the crows legs differently. To make the legs look like the one in the video, place two yellow rectangles in an off-centered “x”. Glue them together then cut off the excess paper on the right side of the “x”.

Repeat these steps for both legs.

Glue the completed legs behind the crow’s body, on the circular part, just below the wing.

Halloween Unit Study

Want to make a whole week dedicated to learning and exploring with a Halloween theme? Halloween is a great time to have some fun with your kids and help them practice things like fine motor skills, shapes, letter recognition, creativity, and more!

We’ve put together a list of some great Halloween crafts and activities that are sure to get your little ones excited while also giving their brains a workout. Read on below to get your planning done in an instant.

Halloween Children’s Books

Halloween is such a fun holiday! When kids are little, it’s a great idea to start a Halloween unit study by reading some fun Halloween children’s books. It’s always so much fun to see their little faces light up as they read about ghosts, witches, and goblins. And of course, they love the costumes and candy too!

But there were also some great benefits to starting a unit study with books. First of all, it helps everyone get in the Halloween spirit and got excited about learning.

Secondly, it allows a space for great family time as you read and discussed the stories together. Lastly, it helps prepare kids for the upcoming Halloween activities by teaching them about the holiday and its traditions.

If you’re looking for a fun way to start your family’s Halloween celebrations, why not try reading some Halloween children’s books together?

Halloween Craft Ideas

Of course, you realize, we love crafting! It’s not only fun and creative but it also helps kids learn to follow directions and work on scissors and fine motor skills.

Here are a few of our favorite Halloween crafts:

Zombie Paper Plate Craft – Zombies are all the rage these days, especially around Halloween time! If you’ve got a little one who loves all things spooky, then this zombie craft is the perfect activity. Not only is it fun to make, but it’s also great for fine motor practice.

Spookley The Square Pumpkin Craft – One of our favorite Halloween crafts is this Spookley the Square pumpkin craft. It’s a great way to teach kids about inclusion while also getting them into the Halloween spirit! Plus, it’s super simple to make – all you need is some paper, scissors, and glue.

Forky Pumpkin Craft – Disney’s Forky is a lovable character from the new Toy Story 4 movie. If your kids are fans of Forky, then they’ll love this easy pumpkin craft that they can make themselves. All you need is some paper, scissors, and glue.

Witch Popsicle Stick Craft – Every little artist needs a blank canvas to start creating their masterpiece. This free printable template provides the perfect starting point for your little one’s next magical project. Simply print out the template and let your child’s imagination run wild. They can choose to make a traditional witch, complete with a pointy hat and broomstick, or they can get creative and design their own unique version.

Choose a couple of your favorites and make them along with this crow craft!

Halloween Activities For Kids

These Halloween pattern block mats are great for introducing children to shapes, patterns and you guessed it, working on fine motor skills! Plus, their brightly colored and kid-friendly Halloween designs will draw the kids in!

Get the kids to work on number recognition with these Halloween color by number printables. They’re a simple no-prep activity for kids to do when they’re bored.

If your kids love I Spy, you have to try out these Halloween I Spy printables. They help with visual discrimination too!

Kitchen Fun

Grab some supplies and the kids to make one or all of these cute Halloween-themed treats!

• Halloween pudding cups
• Vampire donuts
• Apple sauce mummies
• Apple monster teeth

Share With Us

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More Halloween Ideas For Kids

Free Crow Template