Frankenstein is such a classic Halloween character! If you want a fun art activity for the kids this year, why not have them make their own Frankenstein art project?

It’s easy—all you need is some watercolors, paper, scissors, and glue. We’ve even got a free printable template to get you started. Paint, cut out the pieces, and let the kids put it all together. They’ll love creating their own Frankenstein!

Also, browse our Halloween crafts for kids for more festive ideas.

Frankenstein Art For Kids

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Supplies

• White art paper or thick cardstock
• Watercolors
• Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Glue
• Black marker
• Frankenstein printable (unlock the free template at the end of the post)

Directions

Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring Frankenstein to life!

Have your kids paint all the pieces on the Frankenstein printable. Also, paint a second piece of art paper for the background. Let dry completely before moving on.

Make Frankenstein’s face by gluing the eyes, one on each side, above the nose.

Have kids take the head and glue it to the shirt.

Next, glue the pants to the back and bottom of the shirt.

Help your child glue the moon to the top of the background paper.

Now, glue Frankenstein to the background paper.

Finish up by having the kids draw on Frankenstein’s eyebrows and bolts with a black marker.

Be sure to check out our Halloween activity while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!

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Halloween Theme For Kids

Any holiday is a great time to get creative and have fun while learning something new. For parents, this can be a great opportunity to compile a group of fun crafts and activities that are both engaging and educational.

By doing so, parents can help their children enjoy the holiday while also gaining valuable knowledge. We’ve gathered some of our favorite ideas, so you don’t have to spend hours scouring the internet for the perfect activities!

Read on below and pick the ideas best suited for your child!

Halloween Books For Kids

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!

Kids’ Halloween Crafts

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Try out some of these cool ideas this October:

Handprint Werewolf Craft – If your little ones are howling for a werewolf craft project, this handprint werewolf is the perfect activity! Not only is it unique and creative, but it’s also a great opportunity for kids to practice using scissors. Plus, there’s no messy paint involved – you only need your kid’s hands and some paper!

Pumpkin Emotions Craft – We all have emotions, and sometimes, it can be tough to express them. This pumpkin emotions craft is a fun way for kids to learn about and express their feelings. The craft is simple to make, and it’s a great way for kids to get creative.

Paper Plate Frankenstein Craft – It’s time to get spooky! If you’re looking for more Frankenstein craft ideas, this Frankenstein paper plate craft is a great option! And the best part? This little Frankenstein’s monster would be the perfect activity for a Halloween party!

Monster Headband Craft – We don’t know about you, but we always loved arts and crafts as kids. There’s something about using your hands to create something that’s both gratifying and lots of fun. And what’s more fun than making a monster headband?

This Halloween craft is perfect for kids of all ages. If crafting with paper is too hard, kids can color in the black-and-white version instead.

Halloween Kids’ Activities

These Halloween pattern block mats are perfect for a little hands-on learning this Halloween. Not only are they fun, but they also offer educational benefits. Through playing with these blocks, your kids will develop an understanding of shapes and colors.

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They’ll also learn how to identify patterns and build spatial awareness.

As any parent knows, kids love candy. So what could be better than combining their sweet tooth with a little learning? These free printable candy corn worksheets are perfect for kids who want to learn more about patterns and scissor practice. They’re also a lot of fun, so your little one is sure to enjoy them!

It’s the perfect time of year to let your children’s imagination run wild. These free printable Halloween coloring pages are perfect for kids of all ages. From cute and cuddly monsters to ghosts and vampires, there’s something for everyone. So grab a crayon and get creative!

If your kids are feeling inspired, they can even add some glitter or googly eyes to their artwork. Just have fun with it! After all, that’s what Halloween is all about.

Download these Halloween decoding worksheets this spooky season – they’re so much fun! And what better way to celebrate Halloween than with festive, educational activities? These worksheets will help your child develop reading and problem-solving skills while adding a touch of Halloween fun.

They’d be the perfect addition to your October lesson plans.

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