Get your kids into the Halloween spirit with this Mummy lacing craft! Using just cardstock, yarn, and our free template, little crafters can create their very own adorable mum
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Mummy Lacing Craft for Kids
There’s something about lacing crafts that young kids really enjoy. Threading yarn back and forth through the holes turns a simple paper craft into a hands-on activity that keeps little hands busy.
This mummy lacing craft is one of my favorites October crafts because it’s festive without being scary.
Kids use yarn to create the mummy’s wrappings, which means every finished mummy turns out a little different.
It’s also a great choice for preschool and kindergarten classrooms because children get plenty of fine motor practice while creating a cute Halloween craft they’ll be proud to take home.
Why We Love This Halloween Craft
This isn’t just a cute Halloween craft. Lacing activities give young children an opportunity to work on a variety of early learning skills while they create.
This mummy lacing craft can help kids:
- Strengthen fine motor skills
- Practice hand-eye coordination
- Work on bilateral coordination by using both hands together
- Build focus and concentration
- Practice threading and early sewing motions
- Follow simple step-by-step directions
- Express their creativity
Best of all, there’s no right or wrong way to lace the mummy. Kids can weave the yarn in different directions to create their own unique mummy wrappings.
- Simple and kid-friendly: Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary-aged children.
- Develops fine motor skills: Lacing yarn through holes helps build hand-eye coordination.
- Festive and fun: Kids get a Halloween decoration they can proudly display.
- Minimal supplies needed: Most of what you need you probably already have at home!
Materials:
- Free Mummy Lacing Craft template – get the pdf file at the bottom of this blog post
- Black cardstock – to print the mummy template
- Hole punch
- Craft yarn or string
- Scissors
- Glue
- White paint pen – to draw a smirk or smile on your mummy
- Optional: markers, crayons, or stickers for decorating
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Print the template: Start by printing our free Mummy lacing craft template on cardstock.
- Cut out the mummy: Carefully cut out the mummy shape along the lines.
- Punch holes: Use a hole punch to create evenly spaced holes along the mummy’s outline where the yarn will be threaded.
- Prepare the yarn: Cut a piece of yarn long enough for lacing. You can tape one end to make threading easier. We went with white and a secondary color to really make our mummy pop.
- Start lacing: Show kids how to thread the yarn through the holes, over and under, until the mummy is fully laced.
- Add finishing touches: Cut and glue the mummy’s eyes on and use a white paint pen to draw a smirk or smile.
Variations and Ideas:
- Different colors: Try using black, orange, or purple yarn instead of white for a colorful twist on the mummy.
- Add glitter or googly eyes: Make your mummy extra fun and sparkly for Halloween displays.
- Mini mummies: Print the template smaller to create tiny mummies that can hang as decorations or be used in Halloween-themed games.
- Classroom or party activity: Set up a lacing station with pre-cut mummies and multiple yarn colors for a group craft session.
Tips for Making This Craft With Younger Kids
If you’re making this mummy craft with preschoolers or kindergarteners, a little preparation can make the activity much easier.
Pre-punch the holes. A hole punch can be tricky for small hands, so consider doing this part before the activity.
Use thicker yarn. Chunky craft yarn is easier for younger children to grip and thread.
Add tape to the end. Wrapping tape tightly around the end of the yarn creates a DIY “needle” that makes lacing much easier.
Don’t worry about the pattern. Let children lace in whichever direction they choose. The random crisscrossing actually makes the finished craft look more like a wrapped mummy.
Use shorter pieces of yarn if necessary. Very long strands can become tangled. Younger children may find it easier to work with a shorter length.
Make It a Halloween Fine Motor Center
This mummy craft is also a fun addition to a Halloween fine motor center during October.
Print and cut several mummy templates ahead of time, punch the holes and place them in a tray or bin with pieces of white yarn.
Children can choose a mummy and practice threading the yarn independently during center time, morning tubs or quiet time.
It’s an easy way to add some seasonal fun to fine motor practice without needing lots of supplies or setup.
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Other Halloween Crafts and Activities:
If your little ones love this Mummy lacing craft, they’ll also enjoy:
Torn Paper Frankenstein Craft: A fun, hands-on way to create a friendly Frankenstein using torn paper and glue.
Halloween Handprint Wreath: Capture tiny hands in a festive wreath that can hang on your door.
Pumpkin Pie Name Craft: Combine creativity and literacy by crafting pumpkins with your child’s name.
Halloween suncatchers: Make a pumpkin, bat, ghost and Frankenstein that you can proudly display in the window!
Halloween Candy Name Craft: Personalize candy-shaped cutouts with names for a sweet craft.
Make Your Own Mummy Lacing Craft:
Ready to create your spooky little mummy?
Print out our free Mummy Lacing Craft template, gather some cardstock and yarn, and let your kids’ creativity shine!
This simple, hands-on activity is perfect for Halloween fun at home, in the classroom, or at parties, and it’s a craft your little ones will be proud to show off.
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