Halloween is a fun time of year for kids, and there are many activities that can help get them into the Halloween vibe. One great activity is making Halloween crafts. This easy zombie pumpkin craft is perfect for kids of all ages.

The free printable template makes it simple to create, and the finished product is sure to be a hit with the little ones. Best of all, it’s a hands-on activity that will keep kids entertained for a while. So go ahead and give this easy zombie pumpkin craft a try!

Also, make sure you check out all of our fun pumpkin crafts for kids.

Halloween Pumpkin Craft

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Black marker
• Zombie template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the zombie template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin to make the pumpkin by gluing the dark outer green part to the middle green part. Next, glue the center light green part to the middle.

Make the other side of the pumpkin by gluing the green piece to the left and back of the center piece. Finish by gluing the dark green piece to the left and back of the green piece.

Next, take the pink brain and glue it to the top of the pumpkin. Trim off the excess paper that hangs off the top.

Place the stem on the top of the pumpkin and glue it to the back.

Position the eyes in the middle of the pumpkin and glue them in place.

Use a black marker to draw on wrinkles below the eyes, 2 nose holes, the mouth and some stitches along the pumpkin.

That’s it! It’s a simple, kid-friendly Halloween craft for kids.

Halloween Ideas For Kids

Halloween is a great time to get kids excited about learning. There are numerous kid-friendly activities that are not only fun but educational and engaging too. Below are some Halloween-themed ideas to keep your kids busy this fall!

Kids’ Halloween Books

Halloween is a magical time of year, and there’s no better way to get kids into the spirit than by reading them some Halloween stories. Not only will they love hearing about ghosts and witches, but reading together is also a great way to bond as a family.

So if you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween with your kids, be sure to break out the scary stories and settle in for a good read.

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 Kids’ Crafts

Halloween is a spooky and fun holiday, and there are lots of great ways to celebrate it. One of the best ways for kids to get into the Halloween spirit is by doing some fun crafts. Not only is crafting a great way to pass the time, but it can also help kids tap into their creative side.

So if you’re looking for a fun and festive activity this Halloween, break out the glue and paper and get crafting!

Paper Plate Witch Craft For Kids – Paper plates are the perfect canvas for kids to explore their creativity and make something truly unique.

And what better time to bust out the paintbrushes than Halloween? With a little bit of paint, some paper, and our free template, your little ones can create their very own paper plate witch in no time at all.

Paper Bag Ghost Craft – If you’re looking for an easy and fun Halloween craft for young kids, look no further than the paper bag ghost. This simple project only requires a few supplies, and it’s quick to put together. Best of all, it’s perfect for kids of all ages.

Frankenstein Puppet Craft – Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins, and monsters. Celebrate the season by having the kids make their own Frankenstein puppet. This easy craft is perfect for kids of all ages, and it’s a great way to encourage pretend play and stimulate imagination.

Mummy Card Craft – This Halloween, get creative with our mummy card craft! Using simple materials you likely have at home, your little ones can create a spooky yet adorable mummy card. It’s the perfect way to spread Halloween cheer and show off their crafting skills!

Halloween Activities For Kids

Halloween is a great time to incorporate some festive fun into your child’s learning routine. These candy corn worksheets for preschool are a perfect way to do just that!

Not only do they help kids practice handwriting and fine motor skills, but they also provide an opportunity for letter recognition. And what could be more Halloween than candy corn!

These Halloween do a dot printables are perfect for helping kids practice letter recognition, counting, graphing, and more. And best of all, they’re really easy to use. Just print them out, grab your dot markers, and let your little ones begin!

This fall, encourage your kids to celebrate with these free Halloween coloring pages. Not only are they a great way to pass the time, but they also help to develop fine motor skills and boost creativity.

These life cycle of a bat printables are the perfect addition to any Halloween science lesson! From birth to adulthood, these worksheets break down the life cycle of a bat into easy-to-understand stages.

Your kids will love learning about these fascinating creatures and coloring in the different stages of their life cycle.

More Halloween Fun

• This “Spooky Vibes” kids’ t-shirt is so adorable!
• Little girls will love these cute Halloween bracelets.
• Grab these personalized Halloween tumblers for the kids this fall.

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Spooky season is here and what better way to celebrate than with this delightful candy corn headband craft! This candy corn headband craft is a wonderful way for kids to improve their fine motor skills and follow instructions. The craft is simple, engaging, and easy to make!

More Halloween Ideas For Kids

Zombie Pumpkin Template