Halloween Dogs Activity Pages For Kids Ages 3 And Up
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Dogs dressed up for Halloween? Yes, please! These Halloween dogs activity pages are such a fun way to celebrate October with kids ages 3–6. From pups dressed as mummies to dogs carrying jack-o’-lanterns, there’s plenty of Halloween cuteness to keep kids entertained while they learn.
And since preschoolers seem to have endless energy for activities featuring their favorite animals, be sure to check out our preschool worksheets for even more ways to make learning fun throughout the year.
Cute Puppy Activities For Children
One of my favorite things about these printables is how the dogs are all dressed up in different costumes. Kids can count the Halloween pups, help a dog find his friend through a winding maze, and match each costumed dog to its partner or shadow. I think the shadow matching page is especially fun because kids really have to look closely at those little costume details!
Of course, there’s some great skill practice happening along the way. Following the maze encourages problem solving, while matching the dogs helps kids work on visual discrimination. They’ll also get some fine motor practice as they draw lines, fill in the graph, and work their way through each activity.
With four printable pages to choose from, it’s easy to add a little Halloween fun to preschool learning centers or a quiet afternoon at home. Just print the pages and let kids get started. No elaborate setup needed, which is always a win during a busy October!
Count And Graph The Dogs
Our first worksheet puts an adorable spin on early math. Preschoolers count the costumed puppies, bats, and jack-o’-lanterns, then pop the correct totals into a graph. Recording and interpreting data is a little simpler when a bunch of charming Halloween characters are along for the ride.
Solve The Dog Maze
Little goblins will have a great time helping a determined dog weave a twisty maze to reach his waiting friend. Guiding the pencil or crayon along the path provides valuable fine motor practice in an engaging way. Even a few sneaky bats and spiders are no match for the pup once kids step in to guide him home.
Match The Dog Pictures
A page full of dressed-up pups turns into a little hunt for their identical twin. Taking a close look at the dogs and spotting what makes them alike or different naturally builds visual discrimination. The simple format also keeps matching easy for children, especially those still getting the hang of it.
Match The Dog Shadows
Oh no, four pups have lost track of their shadows! It’s up to kiddos to reunite them one by one. Spotting which shadow belongs to which dog strengthens logical thinking and focus. Floppy ears, waggy tails, and even wings can offer useful clues when it’s time to connect the pairs.
Halloween Books For Kids
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.
The Good, The Bad, And The Spooky: Halloween is the Bad Seed’s favorite holiday, but when he can’t come up with the perfect costume, he decides trick-or-treating should be postponed for everyone! Kids will love following his funny quest to find a show-stopping costume before the big night. With plenty of humor and Halloween fun, this is a great seasonal read for fans of The Bad Seed and the Food Group series.
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!
Playful October Crafts for Little Makers
Bat Paper Craft – Who says Halloween bats have to be scary? Not these guys! Kids can make their own friendly little bat with big eyes, pointy ears, and tiny vampire fangs. I especially like how the fangs give it just enough Halloween personality without making it frightening for little ones.
Halloween Paper Bag Puppets – Jack-o’-lanterns are even more fun when kids can make them talk! Turn an ordinary paper bag into a pumpkin puppet with a silly or spooky face. Once the glue dries, kids can use their pumpkins to put on their own Halloween puppet shows.
Frankenstein Handprint Craft – Those fingers make the funniest Frankenstein hair! Kids trace their hands onto green paper, then add the monster’s face and signature bolts. The best part is letting them draw their own expressions. A grumpy Frankenstein and a happy Frankenstein are equally funny.
Witch Gnome Craft – Even gnomes need Halloween costumes! This little gnome is dressed as a witch, complete with a pointy hat and a bubbling cauldron. I think the cauldron is my favorite detail because it makes the whole character look like she’s busy brewing up something mysterious.
Halloween Printable Activities for Preschoolers
Candy corn dressed as Halloween characters might be even cuter than the real candy! Our candy corn coloring pages include a mummy, vampire, and witch, each with plenty of open space for younger kids to color. And really, who says candy corn has to be yellow, orange, and white? Purple vampire candy corn sounds pretty good to me.
Why practice tracing boring lines when kids can finish a witch’s hat instead? These Halloween tracing worksheets let preschoolers follow dotted paths and complete Halloween pictures. I especially like the witch hat page because kids can decorate it however they want after finishing the outline.
There’s something oddly satisfying about finding the right letters in a maze! Our Halloween worksheets include an Hh letter maze where kids follow uppercase and lowercase H’s through a haunted house-themed challenge. It’s a fun option for kids who enjoy searching for hidden things.
That old lady really will swallow just about anything, won’t she? After reading the story, try these There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat activities to spend more time with the silly characters. I particularly like the pattern worksheet where kids cut and paste the character that comes next. It’s a fun way to see how closely they notice the details in each sequence.
Free Halloween Dogs Activity Pages
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