Super EASY + Fun Handprint Ghost Art For Kids
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Halloween time is nearly here! For lots of people, Halloween means scary costumes, haunted houses, and other spooky stuff, but around here, we like to keep it very kid-friendly.
Today, we’re sharing one of our favorite Halloween art ideas: this cute handprint ghost art project. Be sure to also check out all of our fun Halloween crafts for kids.
Ghost Handprint Craft
It’s a fun way to get a little hands-on sensory play and turn your child’s hand into a very cute, very silly little ghost! Read or watch our video below to see how simple it is to make with your kids or students!
We love this kids’ art project because it uses supplies most people already have in their craft closets.
Supplies
- Canvas or thick black card stock
- Black acrylic paint (if using the canvas)
- White acrylic paint
- White card stock
- Paintbrush
- Markers (in black and orange)
Directions
If you’re using white canvas, cover the entire canvas in a few thin coats of black paint so the entire surface is completely covered in black paint. Let dry completely. If you’re using the black card stock, skip to the next step.
Begin by using the paintbrush to apply a medium coat of white paint to your child’s hands.
Next, press your child’s hand firmly down on the canvas/card stock, with their palm at the top and their fingers pointed down. Press all along the hand to be sure the paint is transferred to the canvas.
Pull your child’s hand gently up, being sure not to smudge the paint as you pull the hand up. Now, repeat as many times as you’d like over the canvas or cardstock. Let dry completely.
Use black paint or a black marker to draw eyes and a mouth on each handprint ghost.
To add a little more embellishment, use the orange marker to write the word “boo!” on the white card stock. Cut out in the shape of a speech bubble.
Finish off by gluing the speech bubble above each of the handprint ghosts.
Be sure to check out our handprint crafts while you’re here! Your little ones will enjoy making more fun projects like this!
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Halloween Ideas For Kids
Parents love Halloween just as much as their kids do. What’s not to love? The costumes, the candy, the parties. But let’s be honest: by the time Halloween rolls around, parents are just as ready for a break from the chaos of everyday life as their kids are.
So why not take a break from Halloween shenanigans and prepare a mini Halloween theme for the kids that includes crafts, activities, and books? It’ll be so much fun they won’t even know they’re learning! Plus, you can get in on the fun too. So go ahead and give it a try! We promise you won’t be disappointed.
Halloween Children’s Books
First up are books! Reading books to your child is a great way to get ready for Halloween and to help increase your child’s focus.
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
Halloween is the perfect time to get your kids involved in spooky crafts. Not only are crafts a fun way to pass the time, but they also offer several benefits for kids.
Related: Halloween Pattern Block Mats
For example, crafts can help to develop fine motor skills, boost creativity, and promote problem-solving. Halloween crafts are also a great opportunity for kids to get into the Halloween spirit and have some ghoulish fun.
Zombie Paper Plate Craft – This zombie craft is perfect for kids to make this Halloween! It’s easy, inexpensive, and great decoration for your fridge or windows. Plus, it’s super fun to make!
Witches Brew Handprint Craft – Witch’s brew is a staple of Halloween, and this handprint craft is the perfect way for kids to get into the season’s spirit! All you need is some paper and pom poms, and your little ones will be able to create their very own spooky witches’ brew.
Candy Corn Craft – These candy corn crafts are so stinkin’ cute, we can’t even stand it! They are perfect for kids to make, and they are a great way to use up some of that extra paper around the house. To make these cute little guys, you will need some paper, pipe cleaners, scissors, and glue.
Paper Bag Bat Craft – Paper bag bats are the perfect craft for kids who love pretending to be creatures of the night. These simple bats can be made from brown paper bags, and they make great props for spooky stories and Halloween games.
Halloween Kids’ Activities
Looking for a fun and festive way to help your little ones work on their fine motor skills, letter recognition, and handwriting? Look no further than these free printable candy corn worksheets for kids! Print out the worksheets, grab some crayons or markers, and let your kiddos go to town.
Try this Handprint Bat Craft
We’ve created a fun collection of free Halloween coloring pages for kids. From ghosts and vampires to Frankenstein and candy, this scary-good selection has something for everyone. So go ahead and print out a few sheets—your little ones are sure to have a blast filling them in with their favorite Halloween colors.
As any parent knows, keeping kids entertained can be a full-time job. These Halloween do a dot printables are an easy way to keep them having fun. They’re easy to set up and use, keeping your little ones busy for a while. Plus, they’re also educational!
These Halloween activity pages are perfect for young children! This printable pack has everything from a word search to a treat box craft. You only need some simple supplies to get started, and it’s a great way to keep little ones entertained during the Halloween season.
Share With Us
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For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!
More Halloween Ideas For Kids
Handprint Ghost Art Project For Kids
Video
Equipment
- Paint brush
Materials
- Canvas or thick black card stock
- Black acrylic paint if using the canvas
- White acrylic paint
- White card stock
- Markers in black and orange
- Ghost template
Instructions
- Download the ghost template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
- If you're using white canvas, cover the entire canvas in a few thin coats of black paint so the entire surface is completely covered in black paint. Let dry completely. If you're using the black card stock, skip to the next step.
- Begin by using the paintbrush to brush on a medium coat of white paint all over your child's hands.
- Next, press your child's hand firmly down on the canvas/card stock, with their palm at the top and their fingers pointed down. Press all along the hand to be sure the paint is transferred to the canvas.
- Pull your child's hand gently up, being sure not to smudge the paint as you pull the hand up.
- Now, repeat as many times as you'd like all over the canvas. Let dry completely.
- Use black paint or a black marker to draw eyes and a mouth on each handprint ghost.
- To add a little more embellishment, use the orange marker to write the word "boo!" on the white card stock. Cut out in the shape of a speech bubble.
- Finish off by gluing the speech bubbles above each handprint ghost.
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Meet Sam
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.
