Spooky Fun: Halloween Activities For Kids

“Halloween is just around the corner! After a spooky reading of my children’s book, ‘Monster Mash Mayhem in Acorn Acres,’ get ready for some frightful fun. Here are a few ideas to keep your little ghosts and goblins entertained. And don’t forget to download your FREE copy of my Halloween Coloring & Activity Page.“

Crafting Spooky Fun: Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids

Looking for some fun and easy Halloween crafts to keep your little ones entertained? Look no further! These five simple projects are perfect for kids of all ages. With just a few basic supplies, you can create adorable and spooky decorations that will add a festive touch to your home. Let’s get crafting!

Paper Plate Ghosts:

• Cut a paper plate in half.
• Draw two circles for eyes and a triangle for a nose.
• Cut out the shapes and glue them onto the paper plate.
• Draw or paint wavy lines around the bottom of the plate to look like a ghost’s sheet.

Toilet Paper Roll Spiders:

• Paint a toilet paper roll black.
• Cut black (or whatever color you want) pipe cleaners into eight pieces for legs.
• Stick the legs into the top of the roll.
• Glue on two googly eyes for a spooky finish.

Pumpkin Seed Ghosts:

• Glue pumpkin seeds onto a piece of paper to form a ghost shape. Or you can create a jack-o-lantern like the picture shown below. Use your imagination!
• Add two white or black circles for eyes and a triangle for a nose.

Paper Bag Witches Hats:

• Cut the bottom of a brown paper bag into a point.
• Decorate the hat with glitter, stickers, or paint.
• Cut a strip of black paper for a hatband and glue it around the bottom of the hat.

Classic Halloween Games

• Pumpkin Bowling: Create a bowling alley with pumpkins as pins and a small ball.
• Candy Corn Guessing Game: Fill jars with candy corn and have kids guess how many are inside.
• Halloween-themed Scavenger Hunt: Hide Halloween-themed items around the house and have kids find them.
• Pumpkin Carving: Get creative with your pumpkin carving! Use stencils or freehand designs to create spooky faces or fun characters.
• Pin the Tail on the Mummy: A twist on the classic game, pin the tail on the mummy is sure to be a hit.
• Monster Mash Freeze Dance: This one is my personal favorite! This is a fun and active game that’s perfect for kids of all ages. Play the Monster Mash song (or any song you prefer) and have the kids dance until the music stops. When the music stops, they have to freeze in place. The last one moving is out!

With all of these crafts and games, you’re sure to have a spooktacular Halloween. Happy Haunting!