With spooky season on the horizon, you may be searching for Halloween crafts for kids that will keep them engaged without breaking the bank. In addition to keeping kids busy and entertained, there are some social and educational benefits to crafting.
“Arts and crafts play a very big role in developing critical skills for school and social functioning, as well as for life beyond the school years,” pediatric neuropsychologist Laura Phillips wrote on Martha Stewart.com
“Arts and crafts help kids learn how to coordinate the movements of two hands together,” Phillips continued. “For example, when they draw by using one hand to secure a piece of paper, or when cutting by holding a piece of paper with one hand while using the other to manipulate the scissors. Bilateral coordination is really helpful [later] for typing.”
So break out the glue sticks and get started on these Halloween crafts kindergarten-aged students are sure to enjoy.
Construction paper Halloween crafts
No-prep easy Halloween craft ideas
If you’re running short on time but still want to pack in some fun this spooky season, printables and pre-made crafts are a great way to go. All you need is a color printer or if you’re organized, you can purchase a craft kit ahead of time and tuck it away for an afternoon when you need a little help keeping little hands busy.
The Oriental Trading Company catalog has been the hero to summer school counselors, Bible camp organizers, and teachers for almost 90 years. This year Oriental Trading Company offers fun Halloween crafts for kids like a 3D haunted house kit, no-mess pumpkin decorating kits, masks, bat ornament kits, and everything in between.
Printables are always a good idea because there’s no prep and you can find many free ones online. This list of 14 free Halloween printables from The Spruce, includes coloring pages, BINGO cards, greeting cards, word searches, and even a fun You’ve Been Booed printable that lets you leave a few sweet surprises for your friends and neighbors.
Couple some of these easy Halloween crafts for kids with a few new socially distanced Halloween traditions and you’ve got a recipe for a fun and safe celebration.
