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Awesome Halloween Activities for Preschoolers

October 3, 2018 by Rosie 4 Comments

Today I’m sharing a BUMPER list of more than 50 awesome Halloween activities for preschoolers! These are all easy (and non scary) crafts and activities – perfect for little ones. This is the ONLY Halloween activity list you’ll need!

Who loves Halloween?!

Whilst living in San Francisco I fell in love with Halloween! It’s a city that really knows how to celebrate this fun holiday – dressing up, displays, fun activities and pumpkins EVERYWHERE. I have amazing memories of celebrating with the kids at Halloween – now I look forward to making lots of new Halloween memories here in the UK.

These awesome Halloween activities are all easy to do and amazing for getting in the Halloween mood. They are aimed at preschoolers, around 3-5 years old, but you could easily adapt many of these for younger or older children too.

So get STUCK IN! There’s something for everyone here – imaginative crafts, play ideas, messy play projects. Lots of fun for creative little hands. These are all simple ideas and there’s plenty of scope for children to take projects in their own direction too. I’ve spilt the list up into crafts, play and activity ideas – hopefully that will make it a little easier to find just what you are looking for!

Do let me know which activities you try and love the best!

Awesome Halloween Activities for Preschoolers

Craft Ideas

Felt Monsters Art Idea by The Inspiration Edit

Stained Glass Halloween Sun Catcher by Mosswood Connections

Glow in the Dark Spider Webs by Still Playing School

Bat Silhouette Craft by Messy Little Monster

Halloween Bat Craft by The Joy of Sharing

Easy Halloween Monster Wreath by Buggy and Buddy

Halloween Spider Kids Craft by My Home Based Life

Halloween X-Ray Hand Print Craft by The Gingerbread House

Paper Plate Spider Webs by Thrifty Jinxy

Monster Rocks by The Best Ideas for Kids

Spider Hand Print Craft by The Best Ideas for Kids

Simple Accordion Fold Paper Bat Craft by I Heart Crafty Things

Yarn Wrapped Mummy Craft by I Heart Crafty Things

Room on the Broom Inspired Fine Motor Craft by Homeward Bound But Hopeful

Paint with Spiders by Fantastic Fun and Learning

Cardboard Tube Monsters Halloween Craft by The Joy of Sharing

Sock Pumpkin Craft by Meaningful Mama

Spookley the Square Pumpkin Craft by Adventures in Mommydom

Spider Web Craft for Kids by Buggy and Buddy

Halloween Pumpkins Glue Craft by Sarah Titus

Halloween Pumpkin Salt Painting Art Project for Kids by Rhythms of Play

Pinecone Pumpkin Craft by A Dab of Glue Will Do

Neon Splatter Paint Halloween Banner by Projects with Kids

Paper Plate Frankenstein Mask Template by Red Ted Art

Recycled Pumpkins by Hands On Teaching Ideas

No Mess Pumpkin Art by Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Scratch Art Spider Webs by Childhood 101

Paper Plate Pumpkin Lacing Craft by Kids Craft Room

Make Monster Sculptures with Kids by Pink Stripy Socks

Cardboard Tube Aliens by Artsy Craftsy Mom

Yarn Wrapped Mummy Craft by I Heart Crafty Things

Happy Witch Mason Jar Craft by Mommy Evolution

Easy Frankenstein Paper Bowl Craft by Crafts on Sea

Paper Bag Witch Craft by Crafts on Sea

Play Ideas

Witches Brew Fluffy Halloween Slime by Little Bins for Little Hands

Pumpkin Playdough Recipe by Natural Beach Living

Baking Soda Magic Potion by Messy Little Monster

Falling Leaves Fall Slime by My Home Based Life

Witches Brew Halloween Slime by The Soccer Mom Blog

Fun Shoebox Haunted House by Little Fish

Halloween Sensory Bin by Gift of Curiosity

DIY Halloween Slime Kit by Fun with Mama

Pumpkin Matching Sensory Bin by School Time Snippets

Activity Ideas

Mason Jar Jack-O-Lanterns by Gift of Curiosity

Children’s Halloween Books and Crafts by Crafty Mom Share

Amazing Vanishing Ghosts by There’s Just One Mommy

Spider Web Fine Motor Activity by Fun Learning for Kids

Water Beads Jack-O-Lantern Sensory Bottle by Teach Me Mommy

Very Busy Spider Story Time for Preschoolers by My Story Time Corner

Free Halloween Coloring Pages and Cards by Rock Your Homeschool

Halloween STEAM Invitation to Create a Spider Web by Rowdy Rascal Kids

Day of the Dead Paper Puppet Template by Red Ted Art

Halloween Bubble Wands by Fireflies and Mudpies

Halloween Yoga Pose Ideas by Pink Oatmeal

I hope that this is plenty of inspiration to spark your children’s imaginations! We’re looking forward to getting stuck into some creative Halloween projects this month.

Do come on over to facebook and see what we get up to – and share some of your projects too!

Remember to pin this post for later. Or you might like to share on facebook – sharing is caring! Thanks for your support!

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  1. Angela Milnes

    October 18, 2018 at 3:07 am

    What a fabulous list of ideas! I love this! Thanks for sharing our felt monsters!

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    • Rosie

      October 26, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      You are so welcome – loved your monsters! x

      Reply
  2. Christina @There's Just One Mommy

    October 25, 2018 at 2:31 am

    I love doing fun Halloween activities with the kids.

    This is such an amazing collection, perfect for preschoolers and even older kids.

    Reply
    • Rosie

      October 26, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks – so glad you love these ideas. Agree, most of these can be adapted for older kids too! x

      Reply

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