Easy Paper Ghost Craft

Easy Paper Ghost Craft: Spooky Fun for All!

October is upon us, and with Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to gather some simple materials and get creative. I’ve got the perfect little project for you today – an easy paper ghost craft that’s so much fun, it’s (almost) scary! Not only is this project super simple, but it’s also a fantastic way to spend some quality crafty time with your kiddos. So, gather around the crafting table and let’s dive right in!

You know, some of the best crafts are those that transform everyday items into something magical. This ghost craft takes a plain piece of white paper and turns it into an adorable decoration. Whether you want to light up your room or just bring a smile to someone’s face, these paper ghosts are up for the task!

What You’ll Need:

• White paper
• Spray bottle
• Water
• Scissors
• Tray or baking sheet
• A foam ball or aluminum foil (that’s right, kitchen foil!)
• Toothpick or bamboo stick
• Small box or cut cardboard stacked on each other
• Black pen

Here’s How to Make Your Paper Ghost Craft

1. Shape it Right: Start by turning your white paper into a square. Do this by folding one corner over to the edge and cutting off the remaining rectangle.
2. Stand it Up: Grab your foam ball and push the dull end of a toothpick or bamboo stick into its center. Stick the sharp end into your cardboard stack or small box. This helps the ball remain upright while you work on your ghost.
3. Get It Wet: Lay your square paper on a tray (this is to catch any stray droplets). Give it a good spray with water until the entire sheet is nice and damp.

4. Mold Your Ghost: Very carefully, drape the wet paper over the foam ball, shaping it gently around the ball. A pro tip here: Make sure the bottom of the paper rests on the cardboard and molds flat. This ensures your ghost can stand tall and proud when it’s all dried up.
5. Drying Time: Set your little ghostly creations aside to dry for a few hours. If patience isn’t your strong suit (or if the kiddos are eager to play with their new friends), you can use a blow dryer to speed things up!

6. Give Them Personality: Once dry, grab your black pen and draw some cute ghost faces. Feel free to get creative – maybe some have surprised looks while others are giggling.
7. Set Them Free: Gently remove your paper ghost from the foam ball. And voila! You can place a tea light underneath for a soft glow, or make a bunch and string them onto fairy lights for an eerie evening ambiance.

A Few Tips for Success

• No foam ball? No worries! Just scrunch up some aluminum foil into a ball shape, and you’re good to go.
• The wetter the paper, the more ghostly and draped the final result will be, but make sure not to tear the paper!
• Cut out square piece of cardboard (at least 3) and glue them together. This can be your back for making the ghost if you don’t have a small box.

Skills Kids Learn:

While crafting these cute little phantoms, kids will develop several skills:

• Fine Motor Skills: From folding and cutting the paper to drawing faces on the ghosts.
• Patience: Waiting for the ghosts to dry teaches the virtue of patience.
• Creativity: Designing different ghost faces allows kids to let their imagination run wild.

So there you have it – an easy, fun, and oh-so-spooky craft for the Halloween season. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just looking for a weekend activity, these paper ghosts are sure to be a hit. Happy crafting, everyone!

Age Suitability

This activity is good for toddlers aged children 3 years old and up with adult assistance.

Mess Level

The mess level for this activity is low.

Difficulty to Create 

Easy.

Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!

Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers

There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!

But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.

Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.

Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again! 

These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!

Click here for more information: Play2Learn

Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.

Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids

Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon. 

Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.

Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.

Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids

Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more. 

Find out more and grab your copy here.

Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.

Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids

Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.

• 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
• Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
• Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.

Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!

Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.

TV Show: Curious Crafting

I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.

Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!

Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.

In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create. 

Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.

This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up. 

The Best Sensory Play Kits for Kids

Play is at the core of learning during the early years and it can take many forms. One of the most important of these is sensory play because it engages all of a child’s senses (taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing) and has a enoumous positive impact on brain development.

Our Sensory Play Kits are some fun and easy ways to keep your child engaged while at the same time using sensory play to nurture their mind!

Shop our ready made play kits here.

Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.

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