Looking for a Halloween activity that’s more cute than creepy? This witch craft for kids is simple, frugal, and big on fun. With a few supplies, your kids can make a paper witch while practicing scissor skills and working with shapes.
It’s easy to adapt for different ages. Prep pieces for younger children or let older kids create their own spooky twist. Either way, you’ll have a festive decoration that works for classrooms, homeschool, or home.
I’ve done this craft with my boys for years and it’s always a hit. Ready to try it? Grab your supplies and follow the simple steps below.
Related: This glowing jack o’ lantern cup is another easy and cute Halloween craft for kids!
Easy Witch Craft for Kids
Want to enjoy a simple and educational activity for kids this Halloween? Need a frugal craft that incorporates some basic skills for your young learners? Looking for some some cute DIY Halloween decorations for your home, classroom, or library?
Well, this paper witch craft for kids is wonderful for all those things and more!
Halloween can be scary for little ones. Geez, it can even be scary for me! I’ve never been one for creepy or horror stuff. I much prefer cute and kid-friendly Halloween themes.
When my boys were young, I looked for interesting ways to enjoy Halloween activities and crafts without all the spooky. There are so many benefits for kids when they make crafts! This witch craft using basic shapes is a fun way to practice scissor skills and have personalized decorations for the holiday.
Supplies for Your Paper Witch Craft
To enjoy this simple Halloween craft, you will need a few supplies. I’m sharing the basic recommendations. After this list, you’ll find my suggestions for tweaking the craft to best fit your needs.
- Construction Paper (green, orange, and black)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or white glue
- Pencil
If you’re working with younger kids (or don’t have a lot of time), prepare and cut out the shapes ahead of time. You can also use different colors of construction paper based on your child’s likes or what you have available.
Want to customize your witch craft for kids? Consider using glitter glue, washi tape, or stickers. Yarn can add a cool texture to the witch’s hair.
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How to Make This Witch Craft for Kids (Step-By-Step)
I suggest that you use a pencil to lightly draw the shapes on the construction paper prior to cutting.
01
Cut out black construction paper pieces
From the black paper, cut out two smaller circles for the eyes, a smaller rectangle for the mouth, a bigger rectangle for the hat brim, and a bigger triangle for the hat.
02
Make circle face shape
Cut out one large green circle for the head.
03
Cut out hair pieces
Using the orange paper, cut out four long rectangles for the hair and a small, long triangle for the nose.
04
Glue on hair
Glue the hair onto the head first. Space out the rectangles to cover the sides of the circle.
05
Glue on hat and brim
Glue the triangle to the back of the head and the longer black rectangle to the front to form the hat.
06
Glue on face pieces
Glue the eyes, nose, and mouth to the head.
More Ways to Have Fun with Cute Witches
Halloween witches are often shown has scary, ugly, and mean. Luckily, there are now options that feature these themes in more kid-friendly ways. Here are some resources to use with younger kids if you’d like to extend your Halloween witch fun:
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Creative Ways to Use This Simple Halloween Craft
One important reminder: Put your child’s name and date (month and year works well) on the back of the witch craft so you’ll have it to reference in later years!
This Halloween activity is awesome for getting ready for the holiday with kids. It’s a fantastic project for helping your kids enjoy a craft for quiet time, build patience, and boost creativity. You could make it during:
- arts and crafts time
- homeschool fun activities
- indoor recess
- brain breaks
- creative math center
- Halloween party
- storytime activity at the library
Need ideas on where to display these cute witch crafts? A few ideas include:
- bulletin board
- doors
- hallway
- refrigerator
- window
- near a candy bowl (so cute for trick-or-treat time!)
FAQs About This Witch Craft for Kids
Preschool through early elementary (ages 3–8) with scissor support as needed.
About 15–20 minutes, depending on prep and age.
Not at all! Just paper, scissors, and glue. It’s a screen-free, mess-free, and stress-free project that you can feel good about.
I hope you and your children have a blast making these paper witch crafts that feature basic shapes!
What ideas do you have for making and enjoying these crafts with kids? I’d love to hear about your experiences and how you’ll use – please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post 🧙♀️
