Spooky Craft Projects for Kids: Simple Halloween Crafts to Do with Your Little Monsters!

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get in the spooky spirit than by creating some simple, fun, and spooky crafts with your kids? These Halloween-themed crafts are easy to make, affordable, and perfect for a crafty afternoon with the whole family. Here’s a list of some spooktacular projects that parents can enjoy with their little goblins!

1. Glow-in-the-Dark Slime

Materials Needed:

• Clear glue
• Baking soda
• Contact lens solution
• Glow-in-the-dark paint or glow powder
• Mixing bowl and spoon

How to Make It: In a bowl, mix clear glue with a small amount of glow-in-the-dark paint or glow powder. Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and mix well. Slowly add the contact lens solution, stirring until the slime forms. Knead it until it's stretchy and ready to play with. Turn off the lights to watch your spooky slime glow in the dark!

2. Spider Handprints

Materials Needed:

• Black paint
• White paper
• Googly eyes
• Paintbrush
• Black marker

How to Make It: Paint your child’s hand (except the thumb) with black paint. Have them press their hand on the paper, fingers splayed out to create spider legs. Repeat with the other hand so that the palms overlap. Once dry, glue googly eyes to the center and draw a web or add details with a black marker. This makes for a fun Halloween keepsake and a memory of how small their hands were!

3. Pumpkin Rock Monsters

Materials Needed:

• Smooth rocks (various sizes)
• Orange, green, and black paint
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• Permanent markers

How to Make It: Paint the rocks orange to look like mini pumpkins. Add green stems or paint the tops to look like vines. Use black paint or permanent markers to create funny, spooky, or silly faces. Glue on googly eyes for extra character. These pumpkin rock monsters make great outdoor decorations or fun additions to a Halloween table centerpiece.

4. Spooky Sensory Jars

Materials Needed:

• Clear jars (plastic or glass)
• Water
• Food coloring
• Glitter
• Small spooky items (plastic spiders, googly eyes, mini skulls)
• Glycerin or baby oil

How to Make It: Fill the jars with water, food coloring, and a bit of glycerin or baby oil to slow down the movement of the contents. Add glitter and tiny Halloween-themed objects like spiders or googly eyes. Seal the jar tightly, and let your kids shake it to watch the spooky objects swirl around!

5. Boo-tiful Window Clings

Materials Needed:

• Puffy paint or fabric paint (in Halloween colors)
• Wax paper
• Black marker

How to Make It: Draw Halloween shapes (bats, ghosts, pumpkins) on wax paper using a black marker. Then trace and fill in the shapes with puffy paint. Let them dry completely (overnight). Once dry, peel them off the wax paper and stick them to windows for some homemade, removable Halloween decorations!

6. Mason Jar Mummies

Materials Needed:

• Empty mason jars
• White gauze or bandages
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• Small LED tea lights

How to Make It: Wrap mason jars with white gauze or bandages, gluing them in place to make it look like mummy wrappings. Add googly eyes to the front. Place an LED tea light inside to make your mummy glow at night! These make great, spooky luminaries for your windows or for taking with you on your Trick Or Treat adventures.

Tips for Crafting with Tiny Goblins:

• Embrace the Imperfections: Let your kids be creative! The fun part is making the craft, not having a perfect result.
• Prep Materials Ahead: Having all the supplies ready before you start will make the process smoother.
• Set Up a Craft Zone: Protect surfaces with newspaper or tablecloths, and have wipes or rags ready for quick cleanups.
• Encourage Imagination: Let your children choose the colors, shapes, and details, even if they’re a bit unconventional.

These spooky Halloween craft projects are sure to keep your kids entertained and get the whole family into the Halloween spirit! Which one will you try first?

And Don't Forget! National Trick Or Treat Day is October 26!