Note: If you do use a paper trimmer instead of regular scissors, make sure not to let your kids anywhere near it while you’re using it, and store it out of reach when not in use. The blade is really sharp and dangerous for children. You can use any sort of coloured paper, but if you use construction paper like we did, you’ll probably have to cut the paper down to size: construction paper tends to be a bit larger than 8.5 x 11 inches. Prepare for the spooky season by making your own hanging Halloween decorations. We love this amazing Halloween Paper Chain craft as it features a few iconic characters and is so simple to make!

Make one of these great Halloween paper crafts in the weeks before Halloween and remove a link each day. Your children will see the paper chain becomes shorter and shorter as you get closer to the day! If you want to make a really long paper chain, simply multiply the quantities accordingly and follow the same instructions to create more chain-links.

What Other Halloween Crafts Can I Make?

Thinking of throwing a Halloween party for the kids? Or just fancy having some Halloween-themed fun by trying out some fun and simple DIY art and crafts? If you are making a garland (you have the right edge highlighted in magenta still attached), please fold that extra edge along with the others. After you've read through our ideas, we'd also recommend trying out an online tutorial too, which can be a great way to get your project started.

What better way to get into the spirit of this time of year than by decorating your learning environment with spooky creatures and characters? Completely designed and approved by qualified teachers, these Halloween paper crafts are not only easy to do, but are beautifully illustrated and perfect for young children. How can I help my kids get excited for Halloween? Best of all, these simple Halloween craft ideas are cheap, if not free, to make – especially if you've already got the supplies at home. Anything you haven't got, just add to your shopping list. Halloween crafting and decorating essentials Taping the two ends of a paper chain together makes a perfectly ghoulish candle cover, spine-chilling enough even for Luna the Halloween Witch! (Note: a paper candle cover can be a fire hazard; if in doubt, substitute the candle with a battery powered light, for example this DIY LED pumpkin light.) If you decide to share photos of your Halloween paper chains made from this template on social media, please remember to tag me (@muumade) so I can see them, too!Depending on how long you wish your chains to be, you may need to print out the template several times. Below are the colours and quantities you’ll need to make a short chain (5 faces) of each type. These Halloween Themed paper chains are a fun and interactive activity related to this seasonal occasion.

First, lay down the paper chains with their non-printed sides up. Align them side by side, as shown in the photo.Apply glue onto the extra segment (highlighted in magenta), and attach it behind the ghost right next to it to connect the two paper chains. Finally, these Halloween Threading Cards are a great option for individual play, working on fine-motor control in a safe and accessible way. Decorate for Halloween with this bewitching Paper Plate Witch craft using a paper plate, our printable templates and paper hair.For more Halloween activity ideas, like this Paper Plate Witch, take a look at the Twinkl Halloween Crafts Hub. What Other Halloween Crafts Can I Make? Paper chains are a simple and affordable way to decorate for a party or event. All you need is colourful paper, glue, a bit of time, and some goblins and ghouls to help out. Here is a step-by-step guide to making a paper chain: These templates can be printed out, coloured and cut out before folding the links to form a vertical chain. These would look boo-tiful hung from a ceiling or doorway on All Hallow's Eve! A creative project like this is easy to do and great for all ages too – even grown-ups will enjoy it!

Create a hanging Paper Plate Ghost decoration for Halloween using recycled materials and our handy, printable facial features templates.This Halloween paper chain is just one option when it comes to making your own decorations. Here are a few other options that have been chosen because of their relevancy to this resource: