This simple Halloween paper plate project for children showcases Jack’O’Lanterns, a full moon and a goofy ghost. A complimentary printable template is available when you submit your email address at the bottom of the article.
Creative activities such as this Halloween paper plate project encourage imagination and creativity while supporting motor-skill growth. Coloring, painting and cutting activities strengthen fine motor abilities in preschoolers and older children.
Paper plate projects for children
Children, parents and teachers enjoy paper plate projects because they are easy and inexpensive. Countless ideas are available for transforming a paper plate into nearly anything, whether an animal, flower, rainbow or sun.
A paper plate can be painted, colored and trimmed, or you can punch holes in it and weave yarn through them. There are countless ways to make a paper plate part of the creative process.
When painting is not required, paper plate projects come together quickly, making them ideal for young children with shorter attention spans.
Whether used at daycare, preschool, school or home, paper plates are an excellent crafting material for children of every age and ability.
Halloween paper plate projects for children
Below are several enjoyable paper plate projects for children to create for Halloween.
Paper plate witch – Featuring charming yarn hair and a playful hat, this witch project is simple to create and encourages creativity. Many of the supplies can be swapped for materials you already have. Paper eyes can stand in for googly eyes, the mouth can be painted instead of made with a red pipe cleaner, and the nose can be left out if you don’t have a small wood slice.
Frankenstein paper plate project – Toddlers may use black paint to create Frankenstein’s hair, while preschoolers and older children can weave yarn through holes punched into the paper plate for an appealing added detail.
Halloween paper plate projects – This collection includes enjoyable, simple ideas for children of all ages, including black cats, ghosts, spiders and pumpkins. Several of these creations can become seasonal decorations for the classroom or home.
The Halloween paper plate project featured today requires just a handful of steps.
Step 1: Paint the paper plate
Begin by painting the paper plate black. It is not necessary to cover its entire surface, and ours still turned out beautifully without doing so.
For this task, use either a regular paintbrush or a sponge brush.
Set the paper plate aside until it dries fully, then proceed to coloring the pieces that will eventually be attached to it.
How can you prevent this messy step?
Painting may become messy depending on the children’s ages. Consider these other options:
- Add paint to the plate, place it inside a plastic bag and enjoy a mess-free painting activity.
- Use a black paper plate as your starting point.
- Let children color the plate with a black marker rather than paint.
Step 2: Color the printable
Get the free printable template, then ask the children to color the full moon and the two pumpkins.
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Step 3: Cut and glue
Children can strengthen their scissor skills by cutting out all four pieces.
After the paper plate has dried completely, they can attach the full moon, Jack-O-Lanterns and ghost with glue.
Halloween paper plate project
Materials:
- Free Halloween craft printable (submit your email address at the end of the article to get the printable)
- White paper plate
- Black paint
- Colored pencils – my top picks
- Scissors
- Glue
- Paintbrush
Instructions for creating the Halloween paper plate project
First, cover the paper plate with black paint using a regular or sponge brush.
Get the complimentary Halloween printable and color the full moon and pumpkins.
Trim out all four pictures, then glue them to the paper plate.
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