Halloween is almost here and kids everywhere are looking for treat buckets to hold all their candy. Why not create your own using a paper plate, string, construction paper, and paint! This paper plate jack o lantern bag is perfect for preschoolers because it builds fine motor skills but also holds actual candy! Whether you’re looking for a Halloween craft, Jack o lantern craft, or a Halloween paper plate craft, this is the perfect craft to make!
And, if you’re looking for more pumpkin crafts, check out this Spookley the Square Pumpkin craft!
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Halloween Books For Preschoolers
The Spooky Wheels On The Bus– A Halloween twist on the classic “Wheels on the Bus,” this fun book practices counting to 10.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Peek A Boo Halloween– Join the very hungry caterpillar as it finds various Halloween things, from buckets of candy to Halloween animals!
Don’t Tickle the Skeleton– This touch and feel book combines sensory input and sounds with Halloween fun!
What You’ll Need For This Paper Plate Jack O Lantern Craft
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How To Make This Paper Plate Jack O Lantern Bag
1. Paint the back of a paper plate orange and allow it to dry completely.
2. Cut the paper plate in half.
3. Cut jack-o-lantern pieces from black construction paper, including triangle eyes, a triangle nose, and a spooky mouth.
4. Glue the jack-o-lantern pieces onto one half of the painted paper plate.
5. Place the two paper plate halves together and glue around the curved edges, leaving the top open to create a pocket.
6. Attach a piece of string or yarn to the sides of the bag to create a handle.
7. Once the glue is dry, fill the jack-o-lantern bag with small treats or goodies.
More Halloween Fun
Spider Number Matching Activity– Match the spider legs to the correct number on the spider! It builds number recognition in preschoolers.
Decorate a haunted house tray– This decorate a haunted house tray is the perfect non-scary activity for young kids who scare easily. Using simple supplies form home, you can create beautiful haunted houses that make the perfect decorations for your house or windows.
Paper Plate Jack O Lantern Bag
Make an adorable jack-o-lantern trick-or-treat bag using a painted paper plate! This easy, budget-friendly Halloween craft is perfect for kids.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Halloween, Paper Plate Craft
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Paper plate
- Orange paint
- Paintbrush
- Black construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- String or yarn
- Small treats or goodies
Instructions
- Paint the back of a paper plate orange and allow it to dry completely.
- Cut the paper plate in half.
- Cut jack-o-lantern pieces from black construction paper, including triangle eyes, a triangle nose, and a spooky mouth.
- Glue the jack-o-lantern pieces onto one half of the painted paper plate.
- Place the two paper plate halves together and glue around the curved edges, leaving the top open to create a pocket.
- Attach a piece of string or yarn to the sides of the bag to create a handle.
- Once the glue is dry, fill the jack-o-lantern bag with small treats or goodies.
