Easy Ghost Handprint Craft for Kids

As Halloween draws near, it’s the perfect time to dive into some spooky crafts that are both fun and easy to make. Today, I’m excited to share a delightful handprint ghost craft that your kids will love!

This craft is simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy, yet creative enough to keep older kids entertained too.

All you need is some white paper, a bit of paint, and little hands ready to trace and decorate. With just a few simple steps, your children can create their very own ghostly decorations that are sure to add a touch of eerie charm to your Halloween festivities.

Let’s get started and let the spooky fun begin!

Ghost Handprint Craft

Materials

• White paper
• Black paper (optional)
• Washable paint (black and pink)
• Scissors

Instructions

Start out by tracing your child’s hand onto white paper and cutting out the tracing.

Place black paint on a palette or paper plate. Dip your child’s finger in the black paint and press it onto the white handprint to make the ghost’s eyes and mouth. (You can also choose to draw a smile for your ghost instead of using a fingerprint).

Cut two small white circles and stick them to the wet paint to make the center of the ghost’s eyes.

Clean your child’s finger and then dip it into pink paint, then press it onto the ghost handprint to make the ghost’s cheeks.

To make the ghost stand out more, glue it to a piece of black paper if so desired.

And there you have it—a fun and easy Handprint Ghost craft that brings a touch of Halloween magic to your home!

This project is a fantastic way to engage kids in creative play, helping them develop fine motor skills while celebrating the spooky season.

Whether you hang these friendly ghosts around the house, use them to decorate your Halloween party, or give them as gifts to friends and family, they’re sure to bring smiles and a bit of spooky cheer.

Kids Books About Ghosts

Ten Timid Ghosts by Jennifer O’Connell– Ten Timid Ghosts is a playful counting book that follows ten little ghosts living in a haunted house. As a mischievous witch tries to scare them away one by one, children can count down with each page, enjoying the fun and colorful illustrations. This engaging story is perfect for young readers, combining counting practice with a spooky, entertaining adventure.

The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo! by Elaine Bickell– A little ghost sets off on a nighttime adventure to find her lost “boo!” Along the way, she encounters various animals and asks for their help. With charming rhymes and delightful illustrations, this heartwarming story is perfect for young readers, blending a touch of spooky fun with a sweet tale of perseverance and friendship.

Ghosts in the House! by Kazuno Kohara– Follow a little girl and her cat as they move into a new house, only to find out it’s haunted! With a touch of magic and some clever thinking, she transforms the spooky situation into an exciting adventure. Featuring bold illustrations and a captivating story, Kazuno Kohara’s “Ghosts in the House” is a delightful read that turns fear into fun for young readers.