It’s closing in on that time of year when creepy crawlies and spooky ghosts come out to play. Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids, with its promise of dressing up in fun costumes and filling up on sweet treats. But aside from trick-or-treating, one of the biggest highlights of Halloween is undoubtedly the decorations.
Decorating for Halloween is a fun and creative activity you can do with your kids—it allows them to let their imaginations run wild and get into the spooky spirit. Let’s explore some kid-friendly Halloween decoration ideas that are exciting and easy to make.
Jack-O-Lanterns
Making jack-o-lanterns is an easy fall pumpkin carving craft you can do with your kids! Take a ride down to your local pumpkin patch—or pick up a pumpkin at the grocery store—and get ready for some carving fun.
Have your kids draw out the faces they want on their pumpkins, then help them safely carve the shapes out with a small knife. Once they’re finished, light up their pumpkin creations with battery-operated candles or tea lights and proudly display them on your doorstep.
Glitter Pumpkins
For a unique alternative to pumpkin carving, try decorating pumpkins with glitter! All you need is some glue, glitter in various colors, and pumpkins. Have your kids paint the pumpkins with glue, then sprinkle on the glitter in any design they want. Let the pumpkins dry and proudly display your new sparkly decor around your house.
Monster Door
Transform your front door into a friendly monster with this easy craft. Cut out the necessary shapes from different colors of construction paper to make the eyes, nose, and mouth of the monster, and stick them onto the door using tape or glue. You can also create arms and legs made from paper or fabric, then secure them with tacks to allow the appendages to dangle.
Haunted House
Design a haunted house using cardboard boxes and old sheets or curtains. Let your kids use their creativity to decorate the house with fake spiderwebs, paper bats, and other spooky decorations. This is a fun activity to do as a family and can also serve as a great backdrop for Halloween photos.
Paper Plate Masks
Get your kids involved in making their own masks for Halloween. Have your children draw and cut out different shapes on paper plates to create characters such as ghosts, witches, or monsters. They can also use markers or paint to add color and detail to their masks. Once they’re done, attach a string to the sides of each mask, and voila—your kids will have their very own Halloween masks to wear.
Spooky Spider Webs
Decorate your home with spooky spider webs made from white yarn or string. Have your kids stretch out the yarn in a crisscross pattern over doorways, windows, and furniture. Then add some plastic spiders on top to complete the creepy effect.
Halloween decorations are a great way to get your kids involved in the holiday spirit and let their creativity shine. From traditional pumpkin carving to more unique crafts like glitter pumpkins and paper plate masks, there are so many fun and easy ideas for Halloween decorations that both parents and kids can enjoy. So, sit down together at the kitchen table, put on some spooky music, and let the Halloween decorating begin!
