Here are 21 of our favorite paper plate Halloween crafts for kids. These simple low mess crafts are absolutely spooktacular and a great choice for kids of all ages!
Paper Plate Halloween Crafts
The spookiest time of year is just around the corner and so, we wanted to share 21 of our favorite paper plate Halloween crafts with you today.
From spooky paper plate ghosts and monsters to witches, pumpkins and even bats there are so many wonderful paper plate craft options for kids to make this Halloween!
Paper plates are one of our favorite crafting materials for kids because they are a budget friendly and durable medium that you can pick up just about anywhere.
This makes paper plate Halloween crafts a good choice for teachers looking for a fun classroom activity for Halloween and parents looking for easy art projects to do with their kids at home.
Some of these paper plate Halloween crafts are super simple, others a little bit more complex but all can be done by children from preschool age right through elementary school.
What Halloween crafts can you make with paper plates?
There are so many wonderful paper plate Halloween craft ideas but below are some of our top picks.
Paper plates are a versatile medium that kids especially love to work with. Little crafters can easily transform paper plates into a variety of Halloween themed crafts like pumpkins, monsters, ghosts, witches, bats and much more.
To help you choose we’ve found 21 fun examples of Halloween paper plate crafts that primary aged children love making in October!
So, grab your paper plates and let’s get crafting!
21 Best Spooky Paper Plate Halloween Crafts
Paper Plate Candy Corn Craft
This adorable pom pom candy corn craft is one of our most popular Halloween crafts. Get all the details and make your own by visiting this post.
Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft
This classic Halloween paper plate pumpkin craft is perfect for kids of all ages! Paper plates are one of our favorite craft materials because they are so durable and can be used to make all sorts of simple crafts for kids. A paper plate, some non-toxic paint and some black construction paper are all you need to make this adorable paper plate Halloween craft! (get the tutorial from The Simple Parent)
Paper Plate Spider Craft
These colorful spiders are one of our favorite paper plate Halloween crafts for kids! Kids can paint their paper plate any color they’d like before adding the googly eyes and legs. The finished paper plate spiders are perfect for decorating your space for Halloween. (get the tutorial from I Heart Crafty Things)
Paper Plate Ghost Craft
This paper plate ghost craft is great for toddlers through preschool aged children. Paper plates are perfect for small hands, making them a great choice for young kids learning to hold a paint brush and use glue. Use these ghost Halloween crafts to decorate your home this October! (get the tutorial from Clean & Scentsible)
Paper Plate Monster Craft
Monsters make awesome paper plate Halloween crafts because they are so simple to make! Little kids especially love these cute little monsters. A paper plate, non toxic paint, diy googly eyes and a few other supplies are all you need for this fun craft idea! (get the tutorial from Super Simple)
Paper Plate Witch Craft
Witches are another great paper plate Halloween craft idea! This non scary Witch wind catcher is a fun and easy art project to make with your kids. This low mess Halloween craft idea is perfect for the classroom and for at home arts and crafts. (get the tutorial from Kids Craft Room)
Paper Plate Bat Craft
Bats are another simple but really cute Halloween craft idea for preschoolers! Kids love making these little paper plate bats because they look awesome and can be used to decorate for Halloween. Paper plates are painted black and then cut and glued to create this fun spooky Halloween craft. (get the tutorial from Whirly Bobble)
Paper Plate Skeleton Craft
This life sized paper plate skeleton craft is so much fun to make and would make a great group craft idea for school aged kids. Paper plates are used to create Mr. Bones’ bones and then assembled to create a life sized skeleton! We just love how fun and easy this Halloween craft is for kids! (get the tutorial from Mom Endeavors)
Paper Plate Werewolf Craft
If your kids are intrigued by werewolves then this Halloween craft is for you! Paper plates are transformed into a furry werewolf face that’s super scary and perfect for Halloween. To make this werewolf paper plate craft use tissue paper squares for its face and construction paper for the snout. Poke holes in the eyes to turn this into a mask your child can play pretend with. (get the tutorial from Glued To My Crafts Blog)
Paper Plate Vampire Craft
This vampire craft is one of our favorite paper plate Halloween crafts. We love how cute this non-scary vampire turns out making it the best choice for young children who are a little bit scared of Halloween. Paper plates are decorated with googly eyes, construction paper fangs and a red bow tie to create this friendly vampire. (get the tutorial from Artsy Momma)
Paper Plate Cobweb Craft
Cobwebs and spiders are another great theme for paper plate Halloween crafts. We love this spider web craft made out of painted paper plates and rope! Cobwebs are one of the best Halloween arts and crafts for kids because they allow little hands to practice their fine motor skills while crafting something amazing that can be used as a decoration at home or in the classroom. (get the tutorial from Glued To My Crafts Blog)
Paper Plate Frankenstein
This cute little Frankenstein paper plate craft is great for preschool aged kids because the face is so simple to make. Kids practice their scissor skills while they cut out the different components of Frank’s face! We love that you can use any green paint you have on hand to create Frankenstein’s green face, making this one of our favorite Halloween crafts for kids because it requires so few supplies. (get the tutorial from PJs and Paint)
Paper Plate Skeleton Craft
Do the kids know who Jack Skellington is? If so, you should make this spooky paper plate skeleton craft with them. This simple Jack Skellington craft requires paper plates and black construction paper to create our favorite version of this Halloween character. We love this craft because it is so simple and fun to create! (get the tutorial from ComicCon Family)
Paper Plate Mummy Craft
This fun craft makes our list of best paper plate Halloween crafts because it really encourages creativity and imagination. Paper plates are transformed into a spooktacular mummy by having kids color a paper plate in any way they like and then adding a face. Once they have finished coloring, kids can decorate their creation with googley eyes and strips of crepe paper to make it look like a real mummy. (get the tutorial from Craftidly)
Paper Plate Jack-O-Lantern Craft
Jack-O-Lanterns are one of the most iconic Halloween images that come to mind when we think of this holiday. This simple craft tutorial transforms paper plates into cute Jack-O-Lanterns! You can light up your child’s creation with a battery operated tea light to get their Jack-O-Lantern to glow . Who knew such a simple craft could be so fun and spooky? (get the tutorial from Easy Peasy and Fun)
Paper Plate Halloween Silhouette Craft
This is one of those low mess paper plate Halloween crafts that children will absolutely love making in anticipation of the spookiest day of the year. Paper plate silhouettes are a great craft idea when you want something low fuss for young children to make during Halloween for school or preschool. This silhouette craft uses construction paper and glue to create Halloween themed silhouettes that are glued to a painted paper plate. (get the tutorial from The Pinterested Parent)
Paper Plate Skull Craft
This colorful paper plate skull mask craft is a great way for kids to express their creativity. This is another one of our favorite paper plate Halloween crafts for kids because once completed kids can let their imaginations run wild with some spooky pretend play! (get the tutorial from Scrumdilly-do)
Paper Plate Owl Craft
This cute and simple paper plate owl craft is another great craft choice in anticipation of Halloween. Paper plate Halloween crafts are a good activity for kids because they allow them to get creative without being too messy! We love this craft because it is easy to recreate and can be customized by using different color construction paper. This is a great choice for especially young kids who might be afraid of monster, witches and other spooky Halloween creatures. (get the tutorial from A Little Pinch of Perfect)
Paper Plate Candy Corn Craft
This candy corn themed Halloween craft transforms white paper plates into a cute candy corn Halloween wreath with some paint, scissors and glue. Children will first have to paint their plates and then cut and assemble the pieces to create a wreath they’ll proudly want to use to decorate for Halloween.(get the tutorial from Paper Plate Fun)
Paper Plate Witch Hat Craft
These adorable witch hats are one of those paper plate Halloween crafts that kids of all ages will enjoy making . With a few supplies and some time, your little ones can make their own paper plate witch hats that they’ll proudly want to wear as part of their Halloween costume. This is such a cute paper plate craft idea for kids because it is easy to create, customizable and can be used for imaginative play or decoration. (get the tutorial from Cutesy Crafts)
Paper Plate Black Cat Craft
Black cats are another classic Halloween symbol because of their association with witches. This paper plate black cat craft is a great project to do with kids this Halloween season because it is simple and cute! This project requires paper plates, googley eyes, black pom poms, glue and scissors. Perfect to create at home or in school this simple Halloween paper plate craft is a great choice for even the youngest crafters. (get the tutorial from Sunshine Whispers)
Haunted House Paper Plate Craft
Haunted houses are a classic element of Halloween and we love this paper plate version! This haunted house craft transforms a simple paper plate into a spooky haunted house that is decorated with added details such as spooky trees and ghostly windows. Little kids will especially enjoy decorating their own haunted houses with some paint, stickers and glue.(get the tutorial from Conserva Mom)
Even More Halloween Ideas We Think You’ll Enjoy:
🎃 Halloween word search – a fun Halloween themed word search perfect for school or home
🎃 Halloween coloring pages – free printable non-scary Halloween coloring sheets for kids
🎃 Halloween crafts – a huge collection of non scary Halloween crafts kids love making during the month of October
🎃 DIY Costumes for kids – our favorite quick and easy DIY Halloween costumes for kids
🎃 I Spy Halloween – search and find all the Halloween themed items in the game box. One of our favorite screen free Halloween activities for kids.
🎃 Halloween gifts for teachers – spooktacular gift ideas for spoiling the teachers in your child’s life.
🎃 DIY Halloween Loot bags – make your own trick or treat bags with these simple DIY tutorials
Final Words
Paper plate Halloween crafts are a great way to get your kids involved in Halloween festivities.
Some of the best paper plate Halloween crafts involve spooky silhouettes, skulls, witches and owls.
These Halloween projects can be customized with different colors and themes so they’re never boring or too repetitive! We hope you’ve found some new ideas on this list that will inspire your little ones to have fun this Halloween season.
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