Our torn paper ghost is the perfect Preschool Ghost Craft! Little hands will love ripping and tearing paper to create their very own spooky (but friendly) ghost. With just a few simple materials, this craft not only encourages creativity but also helps develop fine motor skills.
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Easy Ghost Craft for Preschool
Our paper ghost craft is super easy and tons of fun for little hands! All you need is cardstock and glue. Let your toddlers and preschoolers go wild tearing the paper and sticking it onto our ghost template. It’s the perfect activity for a bit of Halloween fun!
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Craft Supplies Needed
Before you start this fun Halloween craft with your little ones, make sure you’ve got all the right supplies.
Watch the Video Tutorial
Watch the video below to be walked through every step of this craft.
Torn Paper Ghost Craft Directions
This easy paper craft is perfect for home or school. Follow the step-by-step directions below to learn how to make it.
STEP 1: Download and print the Ghost Craft Template. Our non-scary Ghost Craft Template is available in our Teachers Pay Teachers shop! After purchasing the ghost shape, download it to your device and then print it on white cardstock. Each child will need one copy. Choose from two ghost patterns!
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STEP 2: Cut out the patterns. Use scissors to cut out the ghost’s body, eyes, and mouth.
STEP 3: Decorate the ghost. Invite your child to rip pieces of cardstock. We tore a variety of sizes and shapes. It’s helpful to create a few curved pieces. Show your child how to “color” the ghost by gluing down pieces of cardstock.
We used white, neon green, and black paper/cardstock to create our ghosts.
STEP 4: Glue the eyes and mouth. Glue the ghost’s eyes and mouth to the body.
STEP 5: Your friendly ghost craft is complete! Preschoolers will love showing off their ghosts to family and friends!
Take it Further
Shared below are some extra extension ideas:
- Use this craft to decorate a Halloween bulletin board.
- Pair this craft with a Halloween book.
- Celebrate the fall season by taking a trip to a kid-friendly pumpkin patch, haunted house, or maze.
- Use our template to make a cotton ball ghost!
- Turn this craft into a festive card by preparing a second ghost template and gluing it to the back. Write the words “Happy Halloween!” inside the card.
- Staple a string to the top of your ghost and hang it in your bedroom.
- Make several ghosts and string them together into a garland!
- Instead of using the provided paper eyes for your adorable ghost, try using plastic googly eyes.
- Offer this craft as a make-and-take at your community library or nature center program.
- Use this craft to celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day on the last Saturday of September.
- Pair this craft with a Halloween writing prompt.
- Paint the ghost pattern instead of using paper.
- Tape your ghost to a paper plate and hang it up!
More Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
Looking for more great ideas? These simple Halloween crafts are fun for kids of all ages.
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- Black Cat Craft for Kids
- Paper Strip Pumpkin Craft for Kids
- Halloween Hedgehog Craft
- Halloween Suncatchers
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