This paper bag ghost craft is no trick; it’s all treats! There’s no scary ghost here. This guy is definitely happy and reminiscent of Casper the friendly ghost which makes it the perfect project for young kids.

This little ghostie is the newest addition to our growing collection of Halloween crafts for kids, so be sure to bookmark the page and save it for endless craft time! Whether you’re making this craft with preschoolers, pre-k, or kindergarten children, we’re sure they’ll have a fa-boo-lous time!

Download our free printable template and watch our quick video tutorial to see how insanely simple this cute craft is.

Ghost Paper Bag Puppet Craft

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Supplies

• White or brown paper bag
• White cardstock
• Pink paper or pink marker
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Ghost 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 this ghost to life!

First, guide your child in gluing the ghost head to the brown paper bag flap.

Next, encourage your child to cut off about 2″ from the bottom of the brown paper bag, then glue the bottom portion of the ghost shape on the bag.

Finally, help your child glue the pink cheeks just underneath the eyes on both sides of the face or use a pink marker to draw the cheeks on.

For more fun, check out our paper bag crafts to find your next easy project.

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Preschool Halloween Unit

If you’re looking for more Halloween-themed fun, we’ve got you covered! Why not take some of the following ideas and create a Halloween unit study? Your preschoolers will love learning about the Halloween season and all the fun things that go with it!

Keep reading below to discover some of our favorite Halloween activities for preschoolers.

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!

Halloween Paper Crafts

Mummy Card Craft – Our adorable mummy card craft is great for Halloween and doubles as a thoughtful gift!

Use our free printable template to make this easy and fun craft with your little ones. They’ll love coloring, cutting, and sticking to create their own unique mummy cards.

Related: Candy Corn Worksheets

Frankenstein Ghost Craft – Add a spooky twist to the classic ghost craft with this Frankenstein ghost. It’s super easy to make and is perfect for Halloween.

Your kids will have a blast using their fine motor skills to cut and glue the pieces together to make this adorable monster.

Bat Pumpkin Craft – Combine two classic Halloween symbols, the bat and the pumpkin, with this engaging craft!

Using cardstock or construction paper, your kids can create their own spooky bat pumpkin to decorate for the season. It’s also a great opportunity for older children to practice their cutting skills!

Vampire Paper Bag Puppet Craft – Get your kids into the Halloween spirit and make this vampire paper bag puppet. Once the puppet is complete, your child can use their imagination to put on a spooky play or make up a vampire story. This simple and affordable craft is perfect for young children!

Halloween Printable Activities For Kids

Our Halloween pattern block mats are perfect for working on fine motor skills and geometric shapes.

Each time your child places a block within the shape outlines, they practice hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Plus, the Halloween theme is a great way to get them excited for the holiday.

Try this Paper Plate Vampire Craft

Coloring isn’t just a fun activity for kids; it’s also great for developing imagination and creativity. Our free Halloween coloring pages feature various spooky and cute designs your kids will love. This easy, no-prep activity is perfect for a quiet afternoon or during a long car ride to the pumpkin patch!

No tricks just treats with our free Halloween matching game! This simple yet entertaining game is perfect for preschoolers to practice matching and concentration skills.

With colorful and festive graphics, your little monsters will have a spooky-good time playing this matching game!

These Halloween letter worksheets combine the fun of Halloween with learning the alphabet. Your little learners can practice differentiating between ‘tricky’ letters, such as lowercase b and d, while also completing the fun Halloween-themed activities.

These worksheets are ideal for sneaking in some learning during the busy holiday season!

Halloween Paper Bag Puppets

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