Halloween 2025,  Kids' Crafts and Activities

90+ Halloween Activities, Crafts, Books, Tips, Tricks and Treats for Younger Children

October 1, 2014 /
It’s almost Halloween which can be such a fun time of year for the family.  However, sometimes it can  be a little scary for little ones.  With that is mind, I reached out to my amazing fellow members of the Kid Blogger Network for their tips, treats, activities, crafts, costumes, apps, books and ideas for younger children.  I think you will love this collection of amazing ideas!

90+ Fun Not Scary Halloween Activities, Books, Tips and Treats for Younger Children - Our Little House in the CountryHalloween Treats:

Lollipop Spiders – My Little 3 and Me Mummy Hot Dogs – Crystal’s Tiny Treasures Frankenstein Cookie Pops – Life At The Zoo Spooky Orange Faces – Danya Banya Cheese Monsters – Danya Banya

Monsters:

Monster Craft Creative Art Activity – Fantastic Fun and Learning Roll a Monster Game and free printable – Happy Brown House Giant Frankenstein Halloween Decorations – My Little 3 and MeMonsters…An Invitation to Make! – Multicraftingmummy  Silly Monster Puppets – A Little Pinch of Perfect 9 Toilet Paper Tube Halloween Characters – Artsy Momma Halloween Themed Preschool Activities – Stay At Home Educator Monster Art and Fine Motor Play – Fantastic Fun and Learning Preschool Art: Monsters – Planet Smarty Pants How to Make Cute Monster Handprints – Fun Handprint Art How to Make Wooden Monster Blocks – Adventure in a Box Gourd Monsters – Love, Play, Learn Creative Monster App for Boys – iGameMom Math vs Zombies App – iGameMom ABC Monster Mash – The Educators’ Spin On It Cute and Creepy Mummy Garland – KC Edventures With Kids Recycled Little Monsters – Mama Pea Pod Cardboard Box Monsters – Our Little House in the Country Monster Madness - Cardboard Box Monsters - Halloween Craft for Kids - Our Little House in the CountryFuzzy Wuzzy Pom Pom Monsters – Our Little House in the Country Fuzzy Wuzzy PomPom Monsters - Easy Halloween Craft for Kids - Our Little House in the Country 1

Witches:

Witch Craft – I Heart Crafty Things The Humbug Witch – a reading and listening activity for K-2 – The Educators’ Spin On It The Witch With No Name – App Went Free: Interactive 3D Story App – iGameMom Stained Glass Witch – I Heart Crafty Things

Skeletons:

Skeleton in the Closet – Crystal’s Tiny Treasures Cotton Bud Dancing Skeletons – Our Little House in the Country Dancing Cotton Bud Skeletons - a fun preschool Halloween craft - Our Little House in the Country

Spiders:

Mommy and Me Handprint Spiders – Love, Play, Learn Halloween Math Fun – The Educators’ Spin On It Pom Pom Spiders – Red Ted Art

Books:

Best Halloween Books for Toddlers – The Jenny Evolution 11 Not So Spooky Halloween Song Books – Fantastic Fun and Learning 40 Family Friendly Halloween Books – The Jenny Evolution Halloween Books – Crafty Moms Share Halloween Picture Books about Self Esteem – What Do We Do All Day? 12 Perfect Pumpkin Books – KC Edventures for Kids Monster Books – Fantastic Fun and Learning Picture books about pumpkins – The Jenny Evolution 5 Non Fiction Books about Halloween and Autumn – Our Little House in the Country 5 Non Fiction Autumn, Fall, Halloween Books for Kids - Our Little House in the Country10 Spooktacular Halloween Picture Books – Fun, Not Scary! – Our Little House in the Country 10 Spooktacular Halloween Picture Books - Our Little House in the Country

Pumpkin Activities:

Stained glass pumpkin sun catchers – Crafts on Sea Paper Fan Pumpkins – Our Little House in the Country Paper Fan Pumpkin Decorations - Simple Halloween Paper Craft for Kids - Our Little House in the Country Mini Pumpkin Prints – What Do We Do All Day? 9 Pumpkin Science Activities – iGameMom Knitted Mini Pumpkins – Our Little House in the Country Knitted Mini Pumpkins - a quick and easy knitting project for children with basic knitting skills - Our Little House in the Country Five Little Pumpkins Fine Motor Activity – Still Playing School Halloween Lanterns – Red Ted Art Circle Stamped Pumpkins – I Heart Crafty Things Jack-O-Lantern – Moms & Crafters Edible Pumpkin Decorating – Danya Banya Washi Taped Patterned Pumpkins – I Heart Crafty Things Jack-O-Lantern Sun Catchers – Crystal’s Tiny Treasures Button Pumpkins – Adventure in a Box Pumpkin Suncatcher – Mama Pea Pod Painted Pumpkins – A Pumpkin Carving Alternative – My Little 3 and Me  Pumpkin Fairy World – Mama Pea Pod Pumpkin Fun with Washi Tape for Preschoolers and Tots – The Educators’ Spin On It Pumpkin Craft and Name Activity – Fantastic Fun and Learning Happy Pumpkins – Beauty Through Imperfection Pumpkin Chuckin’ Halloween Game – B-Inspired Mama Wax Resist – Pumpkin Carving Alternative – My Little 3 and Me Stained Glass Pumpkin – My Mundane and Miraculous Life Pumpkin Math Worksheets – Itsy Bitsy Fun P is for Polka Dot Pumpkin Halloween Activity – B-Inspired Mama Pumpkin Face Lacing Practice – I Heart Crafty Things Pumpkin Time – Crafty Moms Share Pumpkin Patch Art – I Heart Crafty Things Mr Pumpkin Head – B-Inspired Mama Cornstarch Dough Pumpkin Hanging Decorations – Our Little House in the Country Cornstarch Dough Pumpkin Hanging Decorations - #fall #autumn #crafts for #kids #halloween - Our Little House in the Country

Bats:

Pom Pom Bats –  Red Ted Art

Sensory Play:

Monster Slime – Words and Needles  20 Halloween Sensory Bins – The Jenny Evolution 5 Little Pumpkins Sensory Bin – I Heart Crafty Things Playdough Pumpkins – B-Inspired Mama Playdough Jack-O-Lanterns – B-Inspired Mama Monster Sensory Bottle – My Mundane and Miraculous Life Ooey Gooey Slime – Our Little House in the Country How to make Ooey Gooey Slime - Rainy Day Messy Sensory Fun - Our Little House in the Country #messyplay #slime Halloween Playdough Invitation to Play and Create – Our Little House in the Country Halloween Playdough Invitation to Play and Learn #halloween #playdough #invitationtoplay

Ghosts:

Giant Floating Ghosts – My Little 3 and Me A Ghostly Day – Crafty Moms Share Ghost Face T-Shirt – Artsy Momma Foot Print Ghosts – Love, Play, Learn Countdown to Halloween – Ghost Number Chart –KC Edventures With Kids Toilet Paper Roll Ghosts – Dabbling Momma Halloween Colouring Pages – Itsy Bitsy Fun

Tips and Tricks:

Help for Kids Who are Afraid of Halloween – Planet Smarty Pants 200 Halloween Tips, Tricks and Treats – The Jenny Evolution Halloween Playdate for Toddlers – The Educators’ Spin On It Preparing and Dealing with Halloween – Crafty Moms Share How to Plan the Perfect Halloween Party for Younger Kids – The Jenny Evolution Halloween Party for Babies and Toddlers – Adventure in a Box

Costumes:

25 DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids – The Jenny Evolution How to Make an Easy Witch Costume – Red Ted Art  Happy Halloween! Have Fun! Ciara x

Further Reading:

👉 You can also browse all seasonal posts in one place over on the Autumn blog archive. For even more Halloween ideas check out these Pinterest Boards!
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