By Noreen Doll. If you are lucky enough to have an orange pool noodle left over from the summer, you can make several super easy Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lanterns. Preschoolers will have so much fun with this project, and even toddlers can scribble a face on their pool noodle pumpkin. And little ones can decorate and re-decorate the house with their Jack-O-Lanterns, … [Read more...] about Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lantern
Toddler Halloween
Non-Candy Halloween Treats
By Noreen Doll. This Halloween offer non candy Halloween treats to the kids that come to your door. They will already be getting lots of candy, and your treat will last a little longer, as well as being healthier. Here are some ideas for non candy Halloween treats you can make yourself. Or have your kids help you make. Treats You Can Make. Dollar Bill … [Read more...] about Non-Candy Halloween Treats
Peek A Boo Ghost
By Noreen Doll. Peek a boo ghosts are fun for older kids to make and younger kids to play with. They would be great Halloween party favors for kids. Use craft foam or card stock to make them. I made the ghost from a milk jug. See the templates as a guide to creating the parts. The ghosts can be made larger or smaller than these … [Read more...] about Peek A Boo Ghost
Peek A Boo Frankie
By Noreen Doll. Frankie is always a Halloween favorite, and a peek a boo Frankie is a fun idea for kids. He can be made with card stock or craft foam, but craft foam would be sturdier and take more of a beating. Materials. Paper for Pattern Craft Foam - Green, Black, and White White Oil Based Sharpie 3/4 Inch Brad Wiggly Eyes, optional Paper … [Read more...] about Peek A Boo Frankie
Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet
By Noreen Doll. Create an easy Jack O Lantern finger puppet that is quick to make and fun to use. This is great for young kids to play with as it is very durable. Materials. Craft Foam - Orange, Green and Black Scrap Paper to make a pattern Scissors Foam Glue Sharpie How to Make a Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet. 1. Draw a pumpkin shape on … [Read more...] about Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet
Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun ghost finger puppet from a milk jug. You can recycle while making a fun Halloween craft. And you can make several ghosts with one milk jug. Materials. Milk Jug Black Sharpie Scissors Punch Scrap Paper for pattern Alcohol to remove Sharpie marks How to Make a Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug. 1. Make a … [Read more...] about Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
Bat Finger Puppet
By Noreen Doll. Bats are always popular for Halloween, and this cute bat finger puppet is easy and fun. I recycled a black foam tray that previously held vegetables (never reuse one that has held raw meat), that I had washed. It was long and narrow and pretty much bat -shaped. Materials. Black Styrofoam Tray Scissors Pencil Scrap Paper to … [Read more...] about Bat Finger Puppet
Halloween Crafts
Halloween crafts have become one of the most popular areas for crafting. Making your own homemade Halloween projects is fun and the results can be much nicer than what you find in a store. Free Halloween Crafts All of the crafts ideas on this site are free. You do, of course, have to provide the materials for making them. But if you shop holiday sales and craft … [Read more...] about Halloween Crafts
Pumpkin Crafts
Everyone likes to make pumpkin crafts and Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween crafts. You can make them from all kinds of materials and supplies - even from recycled things. You can now find artificial pumpkins, and you might like to try using one to make a Jack-O-Lantern you can keep. It would be easy to use a battery operated tea light inside it, instead of a … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Crafts
Easy Jack-O-Lantern
by Noreen Doll. Here's a quick and easy craft that even a preschooler can make. To make an easy Jack-O-Lantern you will need: Paper Bag - Use a brown paper grocery bag if you want a large jack-o-lantern Newspaper or crumpled plastic bags Orange Paint or Marker Black Marker Green construction paper, about 3 inches by 5 inches for a small bag and about 5 … [Read more...] about Easy Jack-O-Lantern
Preschool Pumpkin Crafts
Preschool pumpkin crafts are an especially fun activity for youngsters. Halloween is a favorite holiday for most kids, and it is much more fun for them when they are able to make their own crafts to celebrate it. These ideas are quick and easy and look great when finished. Enjoy helping your child make preschool pumpkin crafts. You may also like Pumpkin crafts for … [Read more...] about Preschool Pumpkin Crafts
Pumpkin Crafts for Toddlers
Pumpkin crafts for toddlers are easy and fun to do. With just a few craft supplies and items you already have, your toddler can have fun getting ready for Halloween. Paper Plate Jack-O-Lantern. To craft a paper plate Jack-O-Lantern, paint the bottom of a paper plate orange. Glue on black cut-outs for eyes and mouth, and add a stem. Apple Print Pumpkins Cut an … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Crafts for Toddlers