9 Halloween Activities and Crafts for Toddlers and Up

9 Halloween Activities and Crafts for Toddlers and Up

by | Oct 13, 2025 | activities | 8 comments

 
Time for some Halloween activities and crafts fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it “cute” for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are my own creation and I also have shared links to other blogs that have additional ideas for you as well.  I’ve got pumpkins, spiders, ghosts and more!
 

Halloween Activities and Crafts for Little Kids

 

#1: Craft Pumpkin Shape Faces

Check your local craft store for the small craft pumpkins. They go on sale frequently. I grabbed a couple for these first two activities. This one is a shape-play activity that can be a solo invitation to play or interactive.
 
All you need to make these are simple stencils and velcro dots. They are so fun. Kinda like the fall version of a Mr. Potato Head toy. Craft pumpkin shape faces gets little ones using their fine motor skills, learning shapes and getting creative in an unexpected way.

 

Read all about craft pumpkin shape faces here.

 

#2: Chalk and Craft Pumpkin Creations

At first my plan was to spray paint one craft pumpkin with chalkboard paint, and then when we got them home we discovered that chalk works right on the pumpkin. How fun! This is great for young ones to use their artistic creativity. Halloween activities do not get simpler than this!

Read how we used the craft pumpkin and chalk activity for some art, shape learning, free play and even a short discussion of feelings. The activity is very versatile and great for toddlers and preschoolers to play.

 
 

#3: Spider Web Counting Number Match

Do you have left over pieces of that rug grip to keep area rugs from slipping? I have a use for it: Make pretend spider webs to create a number and counting game with plastic Dollar Store spiders.
 
 
 

This activity gets kids counting and matching numbers to the amount. It is pretty cute – if spiders and bugs can be cute. LOL! The kids had fun with this one and it stores well with the tip I share. Check out how we made the spider webs counting game.

 
 

Use the little spiders with this spiderweb slime recipe to create a fun, fine motor play time.

 

#4: Pumpkin Counting in Muffin Cups

All you need for this counting game is a muffin pan, some muffin liners and small erasers. It is easy to customize it for any holiday. We found cute Jack O’Lantern erasers so our muffin counting game is Halloween-themed.

Read how we put the Halloween themed muffin pan counting game together.

 

#5: Dryer Sheet Ghosts and Tossing Game

These are so cute and work great indoors or out. Use them at a Halloween party or just for a quick tossing game to get the kids moving indoors. See how we made our ghost tossing game and get a little crafty with some simple supplies.

Now for 4 more Halloween activities from some great blogs:

 
#6:Scented Fall Sensory Bin from Fantastic Fun and Learning
 
#7: Ghost and Haunted House Number/Addition Match from No Time for Flash Cards
 

#8:Spider Headband Craft from Fantastic Fun and Learning

#9 Fall Pumpkin Activities from The SAHM Guide

 
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Girl painting a mask. Text reads Halloween activities and crafts learn numbers, shapes, counting, art and more skills for toddlers and preschoolers.

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8 Comments

  1. pinkoddy
    pinkoddy on October 14, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    These are great Halloween activities. You previously linked up to the Weekly Kids Co-op so I am featuring your dryer ghost this week.

    Reply
    • Jaimi
      Jaimi on October 20, 2014 at 3:37 am

      Great news! Thanks so much for sharing it.

      Reply
  2. Kristina
    Kristina on October 9, 2013 at 2:00 am

    HA! LOVE the dryer sheet ghost! So creative! And he probably smells good, too ; )

    Reply
    • Jaimi
      Jaimi on October 9, 2013 at 2:21 am

      Ha ha! I guess that is a side benefit. 🙂

      Reply
    • Jaimi
      Jaimi on October 8, 2013 at 12:43 am

      Lauren, thanks for hosting it!

      Reply
  4. Marian
    Marian on October 2, 2013 at 10:16 am

    I love, love these ideas! Can't wait to try it! These will surely keep the little ones busy;)

    Reply
    • Jaimi
      Jaimi on October 4, 2013 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks, Marian! I am excited for you to try them out with your young ones. All the best to you!

      Reply

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