With Halloween creeping up around the corner, it’s time to gather your little goblins for some fun, spooky crafts! These simple, kid-friendly projects are perfect for keeping children entertained while getting into the Halloween spirit. Whether you're looking for eerie decorations or cute and creepy creations, these crafts will make your home the spookiest on the block. Let’s dive into the fun!

1. Paper Plate Ghosts

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Transform ordinary paper plates into floating ghosts that are sure to give your décor a spooky touch. This easy craft is perfect for younger kids, and they’ll love the way their ghosts sway in the wind.

Materials:

• White paper plates
• Black construction paper or markers
• Glue
• String or yarn

Instructions:

1. Cut out ghostly shapes from the white plates.
2. Use black paper or markers to create eyes and a spooky mouth.
3. Punch a hole at the top and thread the string through for hanging.
4. Hang these friendly ghosts on trees, porches, or windows to float in the Halloween breeze!

2. Pumpkin Jar Lanterns

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Turn mason jars into glowing pumpkins with this easy, fun craft. Your kids will love these bright lanterns that double as decorations and night lights.

Materials:

• Mason jars
• Orange paint
• Black paper or markers for the face
• Battery-powered tea lights

Instructions:

1. Paint the outside of the jar orange.
2. Once dry, cut or draw jack-o’-lantern faces on the black paper and glue them to the jar.
3. Place a battery-operated tea light inside and watch your pumpkin lanterns light up the night!

3. Q-Tip Skeletons

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• Black construction paper
• Q-tips
• Glue
• White crayons or markers

Instructions:

1. Break the Q-tips into smaller pieces to create bones of different sizes.
2. Use glue to arrange the Q-tip bones into a skeleton shape on the black paper.
3. Add details like a skull or spine with a white crayon.

4. Puffy Paint Spiderwebs

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Let your little ones create their very own spiderweb masterpieces with this simple puffy paint craft. These webs are perfect for hanging on doors or walls to add a spooky vibe to your Halloween décor.

Materials:

• Black construction paper
• White glue
• Shaving cream
• Plastic spiders (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix equal parts white glue and shaving cream to create puffy paint.
2. Use the mixture to draw spiderwebs on the black paper.
3. Allow the paint to dry and add plastic spiders to complete the look.

5. Monster Bookmarks

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Encourage reading with these adorable monster bookmarks. They’re perfect for Halloween stories and make great gifts for friends.

Materials:

• Colorful construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut a square piece of paper and fold it into a triangle.
2. Cut and glue additional paper for the mouth, teeth, and eyes.
3. Add googly eyes for a fun touch. Slip these monster bookmarks onto the corner of the page to keep track of spooky reads!

6. Paper Bag Witch Puppets

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Make Halloween storytime even more fun with these cute and spooky witch puppets. They’re a great way to entertain kids while sparking their imaginations.

Materials:

• Paper bags
• Green paint
• Construction paper (for the hat, hair, and nose)
• Markers
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Paint the front of the paper bag green for the witch’s face.
2. Use construction paper to make a hat, hair, and nose, then glue them onto the bag.
3. Draw a spooky face with markers, and your witch puppet is ready for some magical storytelling!

7. Toilet Paper Roll Bats

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Recycling has never been so fun! These little bats made from toilet paper rolls are perfect for hanging around the house.

Materials:

• Empty toilet paper rolls
• Black paint or construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• String

Instructions:

1. Paint the toilet paper rolls black or cover them with black construction paper.
2. Create bat wings and ears from black paper and glue them to the sides and top.
3. Add googly eyes and hang your bats from the ceiling or windows with string.

These spooky Halloween crafts are sure to keep your little ghouls and goblins entertained, all while adding some eerie charm to your home. With a mix of painting, cutting, and gluing, these projects offer fun for kids of all ages. So, gather your supplies, and let the Halloween crafting magic begin! Happy haunting!

**Tip:** Be sure to supervise younger children with scissors and glue, and let them get as creative as possible!