Looking for a fun and easy Halloween craft that kids will love tearing into? This torn paper ghost craft is a hands-on activity that’s perfect for little hands and big imaginations!
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Torn Paper Ghost Craft
This torn paper ghost craft was such a hit with my craft group! The kids had a blast ripping and gluing pieces of paper to create their very own friendly Halloween ghosts.
One of the best parts was letting them choose any background color they wanted—some went classic with black or orange, while others got creative with purple, green, and even rainbow!
Each torn paper ghost craft turned out totally unique, and the kids were so proud of their spooky (but not scary!) masterpieces.
Torn paper crafts like this one are a perfect low-prep Halloween activity that encourage creativity and fine motor skills for kids in preschool, kindergarten and the early elementary grades.
Supplies
- Printable Ghost Template – get the pdf at the bottom of this blog post
- Cardstock – 1 sheet of colored cardstock for the ghost shape and 1 sheet of white cardstock for the eyes and mouth
- White Construction Paper – for tearing into small pieces to create the ghost’s body
- Glue – to attach the torn paper pieces to the ghost and secure it to the background
- Scissors – to cut out the ghost’s eyes and mouth
Instructions
Step 1: Print the ghost template. Print the ghost shape on your choice of colored cardstock and the eyes and mouth on white cardstock.
Step 2: Tear the white construction paper into small pieces. These will be used to give your ghost a fun, textured look.
Step 3: Apply glue over the entire ghost shape. Then, press the torn white paper pieces onto the glue, covering the ghost completely.
Step 4: Cut out the ghost’s eyes and mouth. Use a small amount of glue to attach them to your torn paper ghost.
Step 5: Allow the craft to dry completely before displaying your spooky (but sweet!) Halloween ghost.
More Halloween Crafts & Activities For Kids
Cauldron Name Craft – A playful Halloween craft where kids spell their names inside a bubbling witch’s cauldron using fun cut-out letters.
Pumpkin Name Craft – This festive activity lets kids personalize a pumpkin with their name, making it perfect for fall and Halloween decorating.
Jack-O’-Lantern Craft – A simple and engaging craft where kids design their own jack-o’-lantern using a mix-and-match printable.
Easy Frankenstein Craft – A no-prep paper craft that helps kids create their own silly (not scary!) Frankenstein face.
Halloween Coloring Pages – A collection of free printable Halloween-themed coloring pages perfect for quiet time or classroom fun.
Easy Spider Craft – Kids can create their own not-so-creepy spider using simple shapes and a few basic craft supplies.
Easy Bat Craft – This adorable bat craft is quick, fun, and great for adding a touch of Halloween spirit to any space.
Halloween Bucket List for Kids – A printable bucket list filled with fun and family-friendly Halloween activities to enjoy all month long.
Free Printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues – A ready-to-go Halloween scavenger hunt with printable clues that makes for a perfect party or classroom activity.
Download Instructions
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I’d love to see how your torn paper ghost craft turns out!
Whether you’re making them in the classroom, at home, or during a summer camp activity, be sure to snap a photo and share it.
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