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Halloween

Halloween Shape Poems Writing Activity

October 2, 2018 By Terri Thompson

Most of the projects we’ve done for Halloween have been crafts.

We do love crafts, especially holiday crafts. But, I did want to sneak in a little learning with some Halloween Shape Poems.

My 2nd grader can get overwhelmed quite easily when it comes to writing, but she’s always responded well to poetry.

She gets excited about writing poetry, so many of our at-home writing projects are about poetry.

When considering after school projects, it’s important to keep your kids interests in mind. I don’t want to contribute to burn out!

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Create the poetry invitation

I kept the set-up for this project easy by going with simple Halloween-inspired shapes.

I don’t have any printables for you this time because I drew the shapes on construction paper.

We used a ghost and a pumpkin. A witch’s hat and candy corn are a couple of other simple shapes you could consider.

Don’t worry about perfection. My pumpkin is a bit wonky, but I think I’m the only one that noticed!

Draw your shape, outline it in black, and cut it out.

Then, take a ruler and draw straight lines approximately 1-1/2 inches apart. My girls still write big, so I wanted to give them plenty of room. Plus, I didn’t want to overwhelm them with too many lines.

Write your Halloween Shape Poems

The fun thing about these Halloween shape poems is that you already know your subject. Your subject is the shape of your paper.

Sometimes choosing a topic can be the biggest hurdle to jump when it comes to creative writing.

The only rules about shape poems are that the poem should be about the shape and it should fit inside the shape. Other than that, anything goes!

Get a little creative when you write these fun Halloween shape poems. It's a fun Halloween writing activity for elementary kids.

Each girl wrote at their own level. My 2nd grader decided to write a rhyming poem and had fun with some silly rhymes.

My kindergartner just wrote a few lines about pumpkins. She came up with the lines and I wrote them for her. This is not a project I would have done with her alone at this point, but because she always wants to participate, I gave her extra help to keep it skill appropriate.

I love the poems the girls came up with and they are quite pleased with it themselves.

They’ve already added music to the ghost poem. If they keep that up, I may have to start calling them aspiring song writers.

Note: This post was originally published on October 21, 2014. Updated and republished October 2, 2018.

You may also like one of these fun Halloween activities:

Halloween Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

No-Sew Ghost Pencil Toppers

Jack-O-Lantern Pencil Holder

Halloween Sensory Writing Tray at Growing Book by Book

Printable Halloween Story Telling Prompts for Kids at Kitchen Counter Chronicles

Get inspired to write with some Halloween poetry

Here are some great Halloween poetry books to share with your kids that will provide inspiration for this writing activity.

Do more fun activities with your family

Join our fun Facebook community, Creative Family Fun for Busy Families, for daily activities that are great for kids and families. We’ll chat, share, and have fun. It’s a safe and private place to share ideas for family and kids activities.

I’d love for you to join me! Just click the link below, request to join, and answer the questions (they’re easy, I promise). Come join the fun! Join the Creative Family Fun for Busy Families community here.

Cardboard Tube Halloween Mummy Craft

September 27, 2018 By Terri Thompson

These Halloween mummies are spooky; they’re kooky; and they’re a whole lot of fun!

Gah! Just look at those googly eyes!

Your kids will love making this simple Halloween mummy craft just as much as my kids did. The process is simple and you probably already have all the supplies you need.

Grab some simple craft supplies and recycled materials for this cute kids Halloween craft, a Cardboard Tube Halloween Mummy craft.

So, let’s gather supplies, grab the kids, and start crafting for Halloween.

We got out the empty cardboard tubes again, along with the googly eyes that we used for another fun set of Halloween characters.

But, this time we made a cute Halloween mummy.

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Grab some simple craft supplies and recycled materials for this cute Halloween craft: Cardboard Tube Halloween Mummy craft.

Supplies needed for your Halloween mummy craft

Empty cardboard tube
White tissue paper torn into strips
Sponges (for spreading glue)
Glue
Water
Googly eyes

How to make your Halloween mummy craft

To prepare, you will want to thin your glue with water. I used regular school glue combined with water in a 1-1 ratio. Mix it well and it will work similar to ModPodge.

If you don’t thin the glue, it will be too thick to work properly for this project.

We used small sponges to spread our glue. I wanted the girls to be able to spread a lot of glue quickly and the sponges did the trick.

Spread the glue on your cardboard tube and start wrapping your strips of tissue paper around it.

Once you have one layer of tissue paper on, spread some glue over top of your tissue paper and wrap some more tissue paper around your tube.

The water/glue mixture will not get gloopy or clumpy. If you dab your sponge on top of the tissue paper instead of smearing, your tissue paper will not tear.

And, if your tissue paper does tear, you won’t notice. We’re making mummies after all!

Once you are satisfied with your wrapping, set your tube aside and walk away until it dries. It will look like a wet mess (see above picture), but once everything is dry, you’ll have a mummy.

After your mummies are dry, glue on the googly eyes. This time, use regular-strength glue and not your thinned out glue for the eyes.

That’s it! Your Halloween mummies are finished! Aren’t they cute?

Grab some simple craft supplies and recycled materials for this cute Halloween craft: Cardboard Tube Halloween Mummy craft.

You may also like one of these fun Halloween crafts:

Halloween Silhouette Suncatchers

Candy Corn Craft: Paper Plate Sculpture

Halloween Puppets from Craft Sticks

Halloween Bat Handprint Craft at Kids Craft Room

Yarn Wrapped Mummies at Lalymom

Grab some simple craft supplies and recycled materials for this cute Halloween craft: Cardboard Tube Halloween Mummy craft.

Combine your craft with a fun mummy book

Round out your craft time with a fun Halloween book about mummies. Here are some you may enjoy.

Are you looking for more family activities?

Join our fun Facebook community, Creative Family Fun for Busy Families, for daily activities that are great for kids and families. We’ll chat, share, and have fun. It’s a safe and private place to share idea for family and kids activities.

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Ghost Bookmark Halloween Craft

September 18, 2018 By Terri Thompson

We never have enough bookmarks at our house.

It’s probably because I and my daughters always have several books-in-progress going on at the same time. I know we’re not the only ones.

A lot of things can be used as bookmarks, such as scrap paper, folded Post-It Notes, or junk mail. But, I always prefer a real bookmark.

Free ones or store-bought ones both work, but I really prefer a fun homemade bookmark.

And, since Halloween is coming up, it would be fun to have a spooky bookmark to slip in between the pages. So, grab some supplies and lets make a fun Ghost Bookmark!

Mark your place in your favorite book with this simple Ghost Bookmark Halloween craft for kids. All it takes is a few simple supplies.

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Supplies Needed

White card stock

Ruler

Scissors

Black marker

Mark your place in your favorite book with this simple Ghost Bookmark Halloween craft for kids. All it takes is a few simple supplies.

How to make your Ghost Bookmark

Using your ruler, draw two parallel lines on your white card stock. Each line should be approximately 4-1/2 inches long and 1-1/2 inches apart.

Connect the two lines at the top with an arched line.

Connect the two lines at the bottom with a jagged edge.

Mark your place in your favorite book with this simple Ghost Bookmark Halloween craft for kids. All it takes is a few simple supplies.

Trace around your ghost shape with a thick, black line.

Use a thick marker or just trace over your line a few times.

Mark your place in your favorite book with this simple Ghost Bookmark Halloween craft for kids. All it takes is a few simple supplies.

Next, make your ghost face near the curved top of your bookmark.

Make it spooky or silly. Or make a variety of fun ghost bookmarks!

Finally, cut around the black edges of your ghost bookmark. Use your black marker to clean up any white edges that are left over when you’re done cutting.

Mark your place in your favorite book with this simple Ghost Bookmark Halloween craft for kids. All it takes is a few simple supplies.

Save your place in your books this Halloween season with a fun, spooky bookmark.

What book will you keep it in?

Mark your place in your favorite book with this simple Ghost Bookmark Halloween craft for kids. All it takes is a few simple supplies.

If you enjoyed this Ghost Bookmark Halloween craft for kids, the above photo is perfect for sharing on Facebook or you can save the photo below on Pinterest.

Mark your place in your favorite book with this simple Ghost Bookmark Halloween craft for kids. All it takes is a few simple supplies.

You may also like one of these fun Halloween crafts:

No-Sew Ghost Pencil Topper

Halloween Puppets from Craft Sticks

Glittery Spider Web Mask for Kids

The Cutest Ghost Crafts for Kids

Straw-Blown Ghosts at Rainy Day Mum

Halloween Bat Crafts for Kids

September 10, 2018 By Terri Thompson

Bats are such a fun Halloween symbol.

They’re not scary at all, so they’re perfect for little kids.

And, not only are they fun, they’re also super-interesting.

Pair one of these fun Halloween Bat Crafts for Kids with a book about bats. You’ll have great fun and learning!

Awesome bat crafts for kids that are perfect for Halloween. These cute bat crafts are not at all spooky and make a fun Halloween decoration.

You’ll find crafts for all skill levels. Let your young kids help with a fun handprint bat. Your older kids will have fun making pom poms for some cute pom pom bats or turning a pine cone into a super-cute bat.

Check out all the great ideas below.

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Awesome bat crafts for kids that are perfect for Halloween. These cute bat crafts are not at all spooky and make a fun Halloween decoration.

Bat Crafts for Kids

Check out our cute Cardboard Tube Halloween Bat

Pinecone Bats at Fireflies and Mud Pies

Easy Origami Bat at Red Ted Art

Moveable Bat Paper Doll at Easy Peasy and Fun

Awesome bat crafts for kids that are perfect for Halloween. These cute bat crafts are not at all spooky and make a fun Halloween decoration.

Dixie Cup Bobble Head Bat from The Pinterested Parent

Hanging Bat Craft from Buggy & Buddy

Paper Quilled Bat from Artsy Craftsy Mom

Pom Pom Bats at Red Ted Art

Awesome bat crafts for kids that are perfect for Halloween. These cute bat crafts are not at all spooky and make a fun Halloween decoration.

Fingerprint Bat Silhouette Craft at Crafty Morning

Halloween Bat Shape Craft from JDaniel4’s Mom

Flying Bat Handprint Craft from Kids Craft Room

Awesome bat crafts for kids that are perfect for Halloween. These cute bat crafts are not at all spooky and make a fun Halloween decoration.

Clothespin Button Bats from I Heart Crafty Things

Bat Headband from Fantastic Fun and Learning

Paper Plate Bat from Kids Craft Room

Awesome bat crafts for kids that are perfect for Halloween. These cute bat crafts are not at all spooky and make a fun Halloween decoration.

Paper Strips Bat from Easy Peasy and Fun

Egg Carton Bat from Crafty Morning

Simple Accordion Fold Paper Bat from I Heart Crafty Things

Which of these Halloween bat crafts for kids do you want to make?

Awesome bat crafts for kids that are perfect for Halloween. These cute bat crafts are not at all spooky and make a fun Halloween decoration.

If you enjoyed these bat crafts, the above photo is perfect for sharing on Facebook or you can save the photo below on Pinterest.

Awesome bat crafts for kids that are perfect for Halloween. These cute bat crafts are not at all spooky and make a fun Halloween decoration.

You may also enjoy one of these fun Halloween crafts for kids:

No-Sew Ghost Pencil Topper

Halloween Puppets from Craft Sticks

Candy Corn Craft: Paper Plate Sculpture

Spider Web Wreath Halloween Craft

Ghost Pop-Up Cards

No-Sew Ghost Pencil Topper

October 18, 2017 By Terri Thompson

We’ve made our Jack-O-Lantern Pencil Holder, now we need something to put in them.

How about a No-Sew Ghost Pencil Topper?

These are so easy to make and they would make a perfect classroom treat, since they are simple and inexpensive. Plus, there’s no sugar!

Let’s grab a few supplies and get to work.

This no-sew ghost pencil topper is a fun Halloween gift that kids can make for their friends. Or, make a whole batch for a great non-food classroom treat.

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Supplies Needed:

White felt
Black felt
Tacky Glue
Scrap paper (for pattern)
Pencils

This no-sew ghost pencil topper is a fun Halloween gift that kids can make for their friends. Or, make a whole batch for a great non-food classroom treat.

Make your pattern

Start by creating a simple pattern with your scrap paper. You will want all of your ghost pieces to be the same size and shape. Use your pencil to get an idea of the size. You’ll want it to fit easily over the top of the pencil, but not be too long.

I drew the jagged edge on the bottom of my pattern, but ended up just cutting a straight edge. I found an easier way to do that jagged edge and I’ll tell you about it later in the steps.

This no-sew ghost pencil topper is a fun Halloween gift that kids can make for their friends. Or, make a whole batch for a great non-food classroom treat.

Make your No-Sew Ghost Pencil Topper

Use your pattern to cut out two pieces of white felt per pencil topper.

When I first cut these out, I left the bottom straight, then held the two pieces together. I was able to cut the jagged edge on both pieces at one time.

It was much easier this way and helped ensure that both pieces were identical.

This no-sew ghost pencil topper is a fun Halloween gift that kids can make for their friends. Or, make a whole batch for a great non-food classroom treat.

After you have your white pieces cut, cut a few face pieces from your black felt.

I did not use a pattern for this because the pieces were small. Plus, without a pattern, you can make different faces on all your ghosts.

You’ll just need two to three small round pieces for each ghost.

This no-sew ghost pencil topper is a fun Halloween gift that kids can make for their friends. Or, make a whole batch for a great non-food classroom treat.

Use your Tacky Glue and run a thin line of glue around the outer edge of one of your ghost pieces. Just do the top and side. You need to leave the bottom open so you can slip your pencil inside.

Carefully line up your two pieces and attach together. Hold together for about 30 seconds to make sure they stick together.

Next, glue down your black pieces to make your ghost faces.

This no-sew ghost pencil topper is a fun Halloween gift that kids can make for their friends. Or, make a whole batch for a great non-food classroom treat.

Voila! Aren’t they cute!

Make sure to let your ghosts dry thoroughly while lying flat. Once they’re dry, it’s time to pop them on the top of your pencil.

Perfect as a classroom treat

This craft is easy enough for your elementary-aged kids and tweens to do themselves. Let them make a few for their friends or you can even make a whole pile for the classroom.

If you’re making these in bulk, you can get approximately four to five ghost pencil toppers from each sheet of white felt and countless face pieces from your black felt. It’s a very inexpensive craft to make for a group.

This no-sew ghost pencil topper is a fun Halloween gift that kids can make for their friends. Or, make a whole batch for a great non-food classroom treat.

If you enjoyed this No-Sew Ghost Pencil Topper, the above photo is perfect for sharing on Facebook, or you can save the photo below on Pinterest.

This no-sew ghost pencil topper is a fun Halloween gift that kids can make for their friends. Or, make a whole batch for a great non-food classroom treat.

You may also like one of these fun Halloween projects:

Spider Web Wreaths

Halloween Craft Stick Puppets

Ghost Pop-Up Cards

The Cutest Ghost Crafts for Kids

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