What’s more fun than making a handprint werewolf craft for Halloween?
This easy and spooky project is perfect for kids of all ages. And the best part is that no paint is needed – just paper!
This fun Halloween activity helps kids practice their fine motor skills, cutting, and hand-eye coordination – without even knowing it!
So gather up some paper and scissors and get ready for the kids to howl at the moon with their very own werewolf.
Also, be sure to browse through all our favorite Halloween crafts for kids for more fun ways to celebrate the spooky season with your little ones.
Werewolf Craft Idea
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- White out pen
- Werewolf template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)
Directions
Start by downloading the werewolf template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this werewolf to life!
First, guide your child to trace your child’s hand onto a piece of brown or gray paper and cut it out. Position the handprint with fingers pointing up. Place the werewolf fur piece on top of the fingers, making sure it covers the top of them, and glue it in place.
Cut out around the fingers to reveal the fingers again. Alternatively, you can use crayons, markers, or paint to draw the fur on. Next, take the eyes and glue them in the middle of the hand, one on each side.
Next, lace the nose and mouth piece in between and just below the eyes and glue it down.
Now, help your child to take the eyebrows and glue them above each of the eyes. Angle them slightly upward for a happy face or slightly downward for an angry face.
Finally, use a white-out pen to draw the fangs below the mouth. You can also use a white gel marker, but it won’t be as opaque as a white-out pen.
That’s it! Isn’t this such a cute handprint craft?! Your kiddos could make a few and create a whole pack of werewolves!
More Halloween Ideas
As parents and teachers, we know that Halloween can be more than just a fun holiday – it’s also an opportunity to teach kids.
So why not take advantage of the season by incorporating some Halloween-themed activities into your lesson plans?
We’ve got everything you need to get started, including DIY ideas, activity suggestions, recommended reads, and more. And best of all, these ideas are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.
So what are you waiting for? Get started planning your Halloween unit study today!
Halloween Books For Kids
Halloween is a special time of year when kids can let their imaginations run wild. And what better way to fuel those imaginations than by reading them some spooky stories?
Reading aloud to your kids is always a great way to spend time with them and help them develop their literacy skills. But during Halloween, it can also be tons of fun!
There are so many great Halloween children’s books out there, full of ghosts, goblins, and witches. And what’s more, reading aloud to your children can help them develop empathy, improve their communication skills, and even increase their vocabulary.
So this Halloween, snuggle up with your little ones and enjoy some spooky stories together. It’s the perfect way to create some happy memories that will last a lifetime.
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
As any parent knows, creating something is a great way to keep kids entertained.
DIY projects can also help to boost a child’s confidence and self-esteem. Seeing their own creations come to life is a great way for kids to feel proud of themselves!
Try this Mummy Paper Cup Craft!
Try adding in some of these ideas for even more fun:
Forky Pumpkin Craft – If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and kid-friendly pumpkin activity, this Forky pumpkin is the perfect project. All you need is a few sheets of paper, some basic supplies, and our free template. And the best part? Your kids don’t have to carve a single thing!
Toilet Paper Roll Bat Craft – Ghosts, bats, and witches, oh my! It’s almost time for Halloween, which means it’s time to start thinking about spooky DIYs. Look no further than this toilet paper roll bat! All you need are a few simple supplies that you probably already have around the house. Plus, it’s a great way to recycle those toilet paper rolls!
Paper Bag Pumpkin Puppet – One of the best things about Halloween is having the kids put on a spooky puppet show for their friends. They can make their own paper bag jack o’lantern puppets that will be sure to delight all your friends.
Candy Corn Craft – This candy corn character is super cute, easy to make, and perfect for Halloween! All you need is some paper, scissors, glue, and pipe cleaners, and you can get started right away. This would also be a great party activity for kids!
Halloween Kids’ Activities
These free printable bat worksheets for kids are a great way to teach children. The handwriting page is perfect for practicing letter formation, and the label a bat worksheet is a great way to learn about bat anatomy.
The letter maze is also a fun way to practice letter recognition skills. These spooky but fun worksheets are sure to be a hit with young kids!
Halloween is a perfect time to break out the pattern blocks and get creative! These Halloween pattern block mats are a great way to help kids develop their fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities.
Plus, they’re just plain fun to use! The mats can be printed out and used with any standard set of pattern blocks.
These Halloween color by number printables are a great way to keep kids entertained. There are a variety of different designs to choose from, so there’s something for everyone. And the best part is that they’re not just fun, but they also have benefits for kids!
Try these Halloween printable Lego builds for something educational and fun! These Lego builds will keep kids occupied while also developing their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. Download the free printables and get the Lego out this Halloween season!
Try this fun Skeleton Halloween Craft!
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Handprint Werewolf Craft For Kids
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- White out pen
- Werewolf template
Instructions
- Download the werewolf template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Trace your child's hand onto a piece of brown or gray paper and cut it out. Position the handprint with fingers pointing up. Place the werewolf fur piece on top of the fingers, making sure it covers the top of them, and glue it in place.
- Cut out around the fingers to reveal the fingers again. Alternatively, you can use crayons, markers, or paint to draw the fur on.
- Next, take the eyes and glue them in the middle of the hand, one on each side.
- Place the nose and mouth piece in between and just below the eyes and glue it down.
- Take the eyebrows and glue them above each of the eyes. Angle them slightly upward for a happy face or slightly downward for an angry face.
- Use a white-out pen to draw the fangs below the mouth. You can also use a white gel marker, but it won't be as opaque as a white-out pen.
Free Werewolf Template
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