Ghost Craft
This may be the simplest ghost craft I’ve seen this season! But, don’t let the simplicity fool you. It’s as cute as it is easy!
Are you looking for a new craft to add to your Halloween or ghost activities for preschoolers? You’ve come to the right place!
This adorable paper craft is a breeze for even young preschoolers to create this holiday season.
Ghost Craft
Paper crafts are great, because they’re simple and rely on craft supplies you’ve likely got in your closet already.
This ghost craft will help preschoolers strengthen motor skills as they get creative with this simple project.
What You’ll Need
- white paper
- black paper
- black marker
- two googly eyes
- scissors
- pencil
- glue
What You’ll Do
Draw a ghost shape on the white paper with a pencil. A pencil is best so that you can erase mistakes during the process.
The shape of the ghost can vary. The bottom of the ghost can be straight, wavy, or shaped like it’s flying. Feel free to get creative with this part if desired.
Next, cut out the ghost. If your shape is super simple, this is a great opportunity for preschoolers to strengthen their scissor skills as they cut on the line you drew.
Glue the googly eyes onto the ghost face. Add the ‘eyebrows.’
Draw the mouth with a black marker. You can make the mouth an “o” shape, circle shape, or an oval shape.
Finally, glue the ghost to the black paper.
Ghost Fun for Preschoolers
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PRESCHOOL BOOKS ABOUT Ghosts
Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about ghosts. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
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Boo Who? A Spooky Lift-the-Flap Book – From a ghost that says “Boo!” to an owl that hoots “Whooo?” young children will love guessing what is beneath each over-sized flap in this adorable novelty book.
In the Haunted House – Follow two pairs of sneakers, one large, one small, as they tour a dark, mysterious house in this safely spooky Halloween flap book. There are glittery ghosts, soft bat wings, and surprises behind every door in this novelty book with flaps and touch-and-feel elements throughout.
How to Make Friends with a Ghost – What do you do when you meet a ghost? One: Provide the ghost with some of its favorite snacks, like mud tarts and earwax truffles. Two: Tell your ghost bedtime stories (ghosts love to be read to). Three: Make sure no one mistakes your ghost for whipped cream or a marshmallow when you aren’t looking!
Teaching Resources
This ghost plush toy is perfect for your little ones to cuddle this Halloween season.
These Halloween treats for kids will be great for your holiday parties, October celebrations, and other spooky gatherings this month.
If you’re looking for a new read-aloud, these monster chapter books are great for October.
Here is a fun preschool game that helps practice number recognition without them thinking it’s school work! Have them write the numbers they find the numbered ghost stickers for extra practice!
Ghost Craft
This may be the simplest ghost craft I’ve seen this season! But, don’t let the simplicity fool you. It’s as cute as it is easy!
Materials
- white paper
- black paper
- black marker
- two googly eyes
- glue
Tools
- scissors
- pencil
Instructions
Draw a ghost shape on the white paper with a pencil. A pencil is best so that you can erase mistakes during the process.
The shape of the ghost can vary. The bottom of the ghost can be straight, wavy, or shaped like it’s flying. Feel free to get creative with this part if desired.
Next, cut out the ghost. If your shape is super simple, this is a great opportunity for preschoolers to strengthen their scissor skills as they cut on the line you drew.
Glue the googly eyes onto the ghost face. Add the ‘eyebrows.’
Draw the mouth with a black marker. You can make the mouth an “o” shape, circle shape, or an oval shape.
Finally, glue the ghost to the black paper.