With Halloween soon, now is a perfect time to make a n easy paper ghost craft using a free printable. With this fun and easy craft you can practice fine motor skills.
This is a simple paper ghost craft that can be made easy with little prep time or supplies. You just need some paper, scissors, glue, and crayons.
This printable ghost craft for preschoolers is an easy Halloween activity that only needs a few basic supplies. Kids can decorate their ghost, cut it out, and add folded paper strips to make fun, wiggly ghost legs.
It works well for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, or classroom Halloween activities. You can also hang the finished ghosts on a wall, bulletin board, door, or window for an easy Halloween decoration.
Free Halloween Ghost Printable and Coloring Pages
Why Kids Will Love This Ghost Craft
This simple paper ghost craft gives kids several ways to be creative. They can draw different faces, color their ghosts, or leave them white for a classic Halloween look.
Cutting around the ghost and folding the paper strips also helps children practice fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and scissor skills while making a fun seasonal craft.
Easy Ghost Paper Printable Templates - Free PDF
Materials Need
- printer
- printer paper/ white cardstock
- crayon, colored pencils, markers, or paint
Just click on the title or photo to get the ghost printable. You can then select to download the file or just select print.
Let the pages dry for a couple of minutes before using. If you are using markers or paint white card stock holds up better than thin copy paper.
Free and Easy Paper Ghost Craft Printable
Step 1. Print
Click on the title or the photo to download and print out the craft templates on white paper. Let dry for a few minutes.
Large Ghost Template Printable
Step 2. Color
Add a face to your ghost and color it if you want. I used the medium ghost template below.
Step 3. Cut
Cut out a ghost and the paper strips to fold. You might want an extra piece of paper to make the strips. Cut 1 inch wide strips as long as you want out of the extra paper.
Cut the ghost out using the outline as a guide.
Cut 3 or more strips of paper about 1 in wide across the short end of a piece of 8.5 in x 11 in paper.
Step 4. Fold & Glue
Fold the long strips of paper back and forth about 1 inch at a time. Glue the folded strips to the bottom of the ghost. Let dry.
Fold the 1 in strips of paper back and forth.
Glue one end of the unfolded strip to the back of the ghost. Repeat for the other strips. Let dry. Enjoy your ghost craft.
You can punch a hole in the top of the hole and use string to hang your ghosts up. Or add them to the wall for a fun decoration.
Medium Ghost Template
Need different sizes? There is a large, medium, and small ghost template page.
Small Ghost Template Printable for Halloween
Easy Ways to Change This Halloween Ghost Craft
Try making several ghosts and let each child give theirs a different expression. Kids can make silly, surprised, happy, or spooky ghost faces.
You could also use colored paper for the folded strips, add googly eyes, decorate the ghosts with crayons or markers, or glue on small paper shapes.
For a classroom activity, make several ghosts and turn them into a Halloween bulletin board or classroom display.
Preschool Ghost Craft Tips
For younger preschoolers, an adult can cut out the ghost ahead of time and let the child concentrate on decorating and folding the paper strips.
Older preschoolers and kindergarteners can practice cutting around the thick ghost outline themselves. If accordion folding is difficult, demonstrate the first few folds and then let the child continue.
Looking for other fun Halloween printables or crafts?
- Free Printable Halloween Cards
- Free Bat Craft Printable
- Free Halloween Ghost Coloring Pages
- 100s of Fun Halloween Crafts
- 10 Easy Halloween Coloring Pages: PDFs
Printable Ghost Craft FAQ
What age is this ghost craft for?
This craft works especially well for preschool and kindergarten children. Younger kids may need help cutting and folding the paper strips.
Do I need cardstock?
Regular printer paper works, but white cardstock will make the ghost a little sturdier.
Can I use the ghost printable without making the craft?
Yes. Kids can use the ghost outlines for coloring, tracing, decorating, or other Halloween craft projects.
How can I display the finished ghosts?
Tape them to a wall or window, add them to a bulletin board, or punch a small hole at the top and hang them with string.
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