Fall is in the air, and with it comes the excitement of Halloween! This super easy to make Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft for preschoolers is the perfect way for little ones to welcome the season.
Halloween isn’t just about spooky scares and elaborate decorations…
It’s also a great time to enjoy kid-friendly fall and Halloween crafts with the kids!
This particular Halloween craft is so easy for preschoolers to make themselves and is perfectly balanced with enough creative freedom to really make the pumpkins their own!
How to Make Paper Plate Pumpkins with your Preschoolers:
Materials you will need:
- Paper plates
- Orange and black craft paint (optional white and green)
- Paintbrushes
- Black marker
- Safety scissors
- Glue stick
- Green construction paper or craft foam
- Googly eyes (optional)
- Optional – Jack-o-Lantern Printable Faces
Step-by-Step Guide to Make Paper Plate Pumpkins with Jack-O-Lantern Faces
Step 1: Paint the Paper Plate
Give each child a paper plate and encourage them to paint it orange using a paintbrush.
Step 2: Design the Pumpkin Features
Once the paint is dry, assist the children in cutting out various pumpkin features like eyes, a nose, and a mouth from our Jack-O-Lantern printable template.
OR, use a pencil to draw the features.
Step 3: Create a Pumpkin Stem
Simply cut out a small strip of green paper in a ‘stork shape’ and make a green paper leaf or twirly vine.
Glue the final pieces to the paper plate pumpkin for completion.
Once your Arty Crafty Kids have mastered the basics of designing their pumpkins, they can get creative with facial expressions.
As well as add additional features (like a witches hat, bats or spider webs).
This simple and enjoyable paper plate pumpkin craft is an excellent way to engage preschoolers in creative activities while celebrating the fall season.
It encourages fine motor skills, creativity, and artistic expression in a playful and age-appropriate manner.
More Pumpkin Craft for Preschoolers:
For more pumpkin themed crafty fun to enjoy with your preschoolers and Arty Crafty Kids, take a look at these simple and fun pumpkin art and craft ideas – Ideal for fall, thanksgiving and Halloween!
