Spooky & Silly Kindergarten Halloween Crafts

Kindergarten Halloween Crafts are a fun and creative way for little ones to celebrate the spooky season. These simple, hands-on activities spark imagination while building fine motor skills. Here some Kindergarten Halloween Crafts:

Paper Plate Ghosts

Honestly, if there’s one craft I’ve done every single Halloween with my kindergarten group, it’s paper plate ghosts. They’re ridiculously easy and the kids absolutely love them. All you need are some white paper plates, black markers, glue, and long strips of white crepe paper. One year, a little girl named Anaya drew a ghost face with a big grin and named it “Lucy the Friendly Ghost.” It was adorable.

What I’ve found is that the messier the ghost, the cuter it turns out. Kids go wild with the eyes—some make five eyes, some just a dot—and that’s the charm of it. Once they’re done, we hang them from the ceiling, and when the fan is on, they flutter like real flying ghosts. You wouldn’t believe the giggles that brings out. I always say, let them have fun with it, even if glue ends up in places it shouldn’t.

Handprint Spiders

Now this one’s a bit messy, but oh-so-fun. Handprint spiders are the perfect combo of creepy and cute. I get black paint and paper ready, and we use the kids’ hands to stamp out spiders—two handprints overlapping, palms touching. Trust me, they love the feeling of cold paint on their hands. It’s a sensory win.

One time, a kid decided his spider needed a mustache. I didn’t even question it—we just rolled with it and added googly eyes and pipe cleaner legs. The beauty of this craft is that it turns out different every single time. Plus, it gives you those memorable little handprints to cherish forever. Just make sure you’ve got baby wipes nearby, because cleaning those tiny, paint-covered hands is a mission of its own.

Cotton Ball Mummies

To be fair, this one takes a bit more glue and patience, but it’s totally worth it. Grab some cardboard cutouts of people (or just draw a mummy shape), and then let the kids go to town gluing cotton balls all over it. It gets fluffy, fun, and slightly chaotic.

Once, one little boy used so many cotton balls, you could barely see the shape underneath. He said, “My mummy got lost in the snow!” And you know what? It still looked awesome. I usually let them add googly eyes or draw peeking eyes with a marker. The end result is something they’re proud of, even if the cotton is hanging off in places. Sometimes, the imperfect ones are the most charming.

Popsicle Stick Pumpkins

Okay, I’ll admit it—I’m a sucker for anything involving popsicle sticks. There’s just something about gluing them together and painting them bright orange that feels super satisfying. These pumpkins are especially fun because you can jazz them up however you want—paint, googly eyes, even glitter if you’re brave.

I once had a group turn their pumpkins into little jack-o’-lantern characters with expressions. One had a shocked face, one was sleepy, and one had vampire fangs. Let the kids run with their imagination on this one. And if you hot glue the sticks ahead of time (which I always do), it saves so much time and tantrums. Definitely a classroom favorite!

Bat Paper Hats

 

These hats? Always a hit. I cut strips of black paper for the headbands and help the kids make little bat faces to attach. Wings go on the side, and boom—instant bat headgear. They wear it all day long, sometimes even pretending to fly around like real bats. Warning: your classroom might turn into a bat cave for the day.

One time, I made the mistake of adding glow-in-the-dark stickers, and the kids kept running into dark corners trying to see their bats glow. Hilarious, but chaotic. Still, the joy on their faces was worth it. I recommend using tape for quick assembly and saving time. These hats are perfect for group photos too—cutest Halloween lineup ever!

Tissue Paper Jack-o’-Lanterns

I have a soft spot for these because they’re just so bright and cheerful. Grab some orange tissue paper squares, glue, and paper plates or pumpkin shapes. The idea is to cover the shape in bits of tissue to make it look like a glowing jack-o’-lantern.

I usually pre-cut the tissue squares because let’s be real—five-year-olds and scissors? Not the best mix. One year, a kid added yellow tissue on the inside and said it was the pumpkin’s candle. Creative thinking at its finest! Let them decorate the face however they want—silly, spooky, or sweet. And yeah, it gets gluey and messy, but watching them proudly show off their pumpkins is everything.

Footprint Monsters

Yes, this involves painting feet. And yes, it gets wild. But trust me—footprint monsters are always unforgettable. Paint the bottom of their feet (we usually do green, purple, or blue) and stamp it on paper. Once it dries, the kids turn it into a monster with eyes, arms, and crazy hair.

I remember one boy who turned his into a dancing monster with a bowtie. Honestly, I didn’t even know you could do that with just a footprint, but it turned out amazing. Parents absolutely love this one because it captures the size of those tiny feet at Halloween time. Just have wipes and towels ready, and maybe wear old clothes yourself.

Witch Hat Headbands

These are just too cute to resist. I cut out cone-shaped witch hats from black paper and attach them to headbands made of cardstock. The kids go wild decorating them—stickers, glitter (if I’m feeling brave), stars, even feathers. Every hat turns into its own personality.

One little girl added purple lace from our craft stash and said her witch was “fashion forward.” I mean, she wasn’t wrong. The best part is seeing all the different styles the kids come up with. Some go spooky, others silly. It becomes a mini fashion show. Definitely one to plan ahead, though—cutting out all those hats can take a while!

Candy Corn Collage

In my opinion, this is the easiest craft ever but still looks adorable. You just need white, orange, and yellow paper squares (or tear them if you’re in a mood for texture) and a big triangle base. The kids layer the colors to make it look like a candy corn.

I once had a kid flip the triangle upside down and call it a candy mountain. Honestly, I couldn’t argue—it still looked good! What I love is that even if they go out of the lines, the colors still pop and make a great display on classroom walls. Keep a glue sponge handy to avoid glue puddles. Simple, fun, and no two look the same.

Toilet Paper Roll Bats

These little guys are a Halloween staple in my classroom. Save up some toilet paper rolls and paint them black. Add wings, fangs, googly eyes—whatever the kids dream up. Some years I’ve seen vampire bats, princess bats, and even cowboy bats.

I always let them decide if their bats are spooky or silly. One time a boy named Arjun made his bat wear a crown and declared him “King of Halloween.” I mean, why not? The rolls are sturdy, easy for little hands to decorate, and they stand up on their own. Great for table centerpieces or just bat colonies taking over your windowsills.

Pumpkin Suncatchers

These are absolutely gorgeous when sunlight hits them. I use clear contact paper, orange tissue paper bits, and black paper cutouts for the jack-o’-lantern face. The kids press the tissue paper onto the sticky side and then we seal it with another sheet. Boom—instant magic.

One girl said it looked like stained glass and insisted on making three. I hung them up on our window and they honestly looked so festive. It’s low-mess (no glue!), and they’re so proud seeing their work glowing in the light. Definitely one of those crafts that doubles as decoration.

Ghost Windsocks

These are super fun, especially when there’s a breeze. I take white construction paper, help the kids draw ghost faces, and then attach white streamers or crepe paper strips at the bottom. Add a string at the top and they’re ready to hang.

Once, we put them outside during recess and the kids lost their minds watching them blow in the wind. They ran around pretending they were haunted flags. So funny. It’s a great mix of craft and outdoor fun. Just don’t forget to secure everything well, or you’ll have ghost parts flying everywhere!

Q-tip Skeletons

This one’s a classic—and a little tricky with tiny hands, but still a must-do. You just cut a black paper background and use Q-tips to create the skeleton bones. I usually show them a super simple version and then let them do their thing.

Some end up with three arms or two heads, and I don’t even correct it. That’s the fun of it! I always get a few that look more like aliens than skeletons, and it makes for some great parent laughs. Use glue sticks if you want to minimize the mess, but I personally think white glue gives them better control (even if it’s a bit of a glob-fest).

Monster Paper Bags

These are fun because they turn into puppets! Give the kids plain paper bags, googly eyes, yarn, scraps, stickers—whatever’s in your supply drawer. Let them build monsters however they like. Fangs, horns, three tongues? Bring it on.

I’ve seen some wild creations—one kid even made a two-headed monster and gave it two names. They love using them after for pretend play, which makes it more than just a craft. Honestly, I like how free this one is. There’s no right or wrong. Just let their creativity go bonkers.

Spider Web Art

Last but not least, spider web art! We use white glue to draw webs on black paper and then sprinkle glitter over the top. If you’re not into glitter (I get it), white crayon or chalk works too. Add a little spider in the middle and it’s done.

One boy made a web that covered the whole page and added a superhero spider in the middle. I’m telling you, kids will always surprise you. Let them go big with the design or keep it simple. Either way, it turns out spooky and cool. Just make sure you shake off that extra glitter outdoors—or your floor will sparkle till Christmas.