Halloween is a time for kids to dress up in fun costumes and go trick or treating. But it can also be a lot of fun to celebrate Halloween at home with some simple activities.

If you want something to keep the kids busy, try this Frankenstein pumpkin craft. It’s a fun and easy activity that will get them into the Halloween spirit.

For this craft, you need only a few simple supplies, such as paper, scissors, glue, and markers. Your little monsters will love their new Frankenstein pumpkin friend!

So, if you’re looking for a fun Halloween activity for the kids, try this Frankenstein activity. For more ideas, be sure to check out all of our pumpkin crafts for kids!

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Green marker
• Frankenstein pumpkin template (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!

First, encourage your child to make the pumpkin by gluing the stem to the top of the pumpkin.

Take the eyes and glue them in the middle of the pumpkin, just below the stitches.

Position the eyelids on the top of each eye and glue them in place.

Use a green marker to draw a nose between the two eyes.

Create the mouth by gluing the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. Trim off any excess paper.

Next, help your child glue the mouth in the middle of the pumpkin, below the nose.

Finally, guide your child to place the bolts on the back and side of the pumpkin, around eye level, and glue them in place.

Now your child is done! Isn’t this a cute Halloween craft for kids?!

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Halloween Ideas For Kids

Halloween is a great time to get creative and have fun with your kids! There are plenty of Halloween-themed activities, crafts, and printables that are not only fun for kids to do but also educational.

Read on for our favorite ideas to keep the kids busy and off the screens!

Kids’ Halloween Books

Reading to your kids is a great way to promote their language development. Through reading, they are exposed to new words and learn how to put them together to form sentences.

Additionally, reading helps to develop their comprehension skills and provides them with a foundation for later reading success.

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Reading also fosters a love of learning in children and instills in them a desire to explore the world around them, so try adding in some of these popular Halloween books:

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!

Halloween Kids’ Crafts

Crafts are a great way for kids to express their creativity while learning new skills. Whether making a collage, painting a picture, or sculpting with clay, crafting can help children develop their fine motor skills and learn to follow instructions.

Crafting can also be a great way for kids to relax and de-stress. It’s an opportunity for them to take their minds off of their everyday worries and focus on something fun and calming. Try adding in some of these other fun Halloween craft ideas:

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Witch Puppet Craft—Making this spooky witch puppet is a great way to get kids into the Halloween spirit! They’ll love using their imaginations to bring her to life and have a blast putting on spooky shows for family and friends. Best of all, this is a great hands-on activity that will help them develop their fine motor skills.

Bat Popsicle Stick Craft – These cute little bats are the perfect Halloween craft for kids! They’re simple to make, and they can have so much fun painting them in any color they like.

Zombie Paper Plate Craft – These super fun and spooky zombies are the perfect addition to any Halloween party or just for fun! They’re easy enough for kids to make, and they’ll be sure to get a few laughs from your guests.

Mummy Card Craft – This craft is a great project for the spooky season! Your little monsters can make a cute Mummy card to gift to friends or family. It’s a simple and fun activity that will let them practice their cutting and gluing skills. Download our free template and follow the simple steps to make this craft!

Kids’ Halloween Activities

Halloween is a great time to get kids interested in STEM activities! These Halloween pattern block mats are a perfect way to do just that. Not only are they fun and festive, but they also help kids develop important fine motor skills and shape recognition.

Each mat features a different Halloween-themed picture, and kids can use the pattern blocks to complete the design.

Getting ready for Halloween? These Halloween matching game printables are a great way to keep the kids entertained – and they’re perfect for helping little ones learn to take turns and improve their memory skills too.

These candy corn worksheets are perfect for preschoolers! They can practice handwriting, fine motor skills, letter recognition, and more. And they’re so much fun – your kids will love them! Just print them out and you’re ready to go. They’re a great way to keep your kids busy and engaged while learning.

These ghost cutting practice worksheets are a great way to help your child develop their scissor skills and hand-eye coordination. They’ll have fun cutting along the lines of the spooky ghosts, all while improving their motor skills. And don’t worry – these sheets are designed for beginners, so they won’t get frustrated!

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