Halloween and pumpkin carving just got much more fun with these 16 jack-o-lantern crafts for kids! Keep the kids entertained and excited for the spooky season without the mess of traditional pumpkin carving. It’s a win-win for parents and kids alike!
Fun Halloween Pumpkin Crafts For Kids
Pumpkin crafts are not only great as DIY Halloween decor, making them is a great way to help your preschool child develop fine motor skills.
From carving a pumpkin to making pumpkin related paper crafts, this list of fun Halloween pumpkin crafts for kids will keep them engaged, building new skills while getting excited about Halloween!
1. Halloween Jack O’Lantern Craft – with ‘Light Up’ Eyes by Crafty Kids Play
Get into the Halloween mood with this cool craft idea! Kids can make glowing jack o’lanterns and watch them come to life as they move the pumpkin stem.
2. Free Printable Happy Pumpkin Craft Art by Mama Likes This
Create a masterpiece with this free printable happy pumpkin art project. Line study is a versatile and enjoyable art form suitable for all ages.
3. Paper Plate Jack-o-Lantern Craft by Taming Little Monsters
Looking for a simple fall craft for kids? Try out this paper plate jack-o-lantern craft. It’s a great way for kids to get creative and have fun decorating a jack-o-lantern.
4. Pumpkin Sponge Painting by The Best Ideas for Kids
Discover a fun and budget-friendly way to create Halloween art with these reusable pumpkin sponge stamps. With these easy-to-use tools, toddlers and preschoolers can create their own jack-o-lantern masterpieces.
5. Little Pumpkins Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Make learning fun with this 5 Little Pumpkins craft! Kids can sing, lift, and count with their own lift-the-flap pumpkin creation. It’s a hands-on way to bring the classic song to life while practicing important early math skills.
6. Paper Bag Pumpkin Puppet by Simple Everyday Mom
Turn a paper bag into a festive jack-o-lantern with this easy Halloween craft. It’s suitable for kids of all ages and skill levels.
7. Glowing Jack-o’-Lantern Craft by Raise Curious Kids
Illuminate your Halloween night with a homemade jack-o’-lantern craft that glows. Kids can create a jack-o-lantern with a plastic cup and tissue paper.
8. Happy/Spooky Pumpkin Craft by Homeschool Preschool
Halloween is full of fun, cute, and happy things, but it also has some spooky things. This paper plate craft combines the happy with the spooky for just the right amount of Halloween charm.
9. Pumpkin Glyph Craft by Mama of Minis
Transform your space with an easy pumpkin glyph craft for preschool and kindergarten students. Utilize everyday items and a complimentary template to bring this fun project to life as a festive decoration.
10. Laundry Jug Jack-O-Lantern by The Soccer Mom Blog
Looking for a fun and eco-friendly Halloween craft? Try making jack-o-lanterns out of laundry pod containers. It’s a simple and creative way to upcycle and decorate for the holiday.
11. Paper Plate Jack-O-Lantern Basket Craft by Our Kid Things
Stand out from the crowd with this paper plate jack-o-lantern basket craft. It’s a unique and personalized way to carry a small candy haul from classroom parties or trunk-or-treats.
12. Pumpkin Spin Painting Halloween Art Project by Projects with Kids
This pumpkin spin painting project adds a twist to Halloween festivities. Kids can experiment with different colors and techniques to create their own unique pumpkin designs. It’s a fun and interactive way to get creative.
13. Shape Pumpkin Craft by Life with Darcy & Brian
This pumpkin craft is a fun way for kids to learn about shapes and improve their motor skills. Plus, with the free printable template, the possibilities are endless for creating one-of-a-kind pumpkin faces.
14. Tissue Paper Mosaic Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
Kids can create a masterpiece with this mosaic pumpkin paper plate craft. This colorful project is fun, easy, and great for fine motor skills.
15. Paper Jack-O’-Lantern Craft Project by Fireflies & Mud Pies
This paper Jack-O’-Lantern craft keeps things simple with a template, all ready to be colored and cut out. However, kids can get unique results by coloring the pieces before they cut them out.
16. Paper Collage Pumpkin Art by Arty Crafty Kids
The best thing about this paper collage pumpkin is that the kids can help with the setup. They will love tearing bits of colored paper to help make the materials for this printable project.
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