Printable Halloween Crafts for Preschool
A bat, a mummy, and a cat in a witch hat are just a few of the characters kids can make with these Halloween cut and paste crafts!
Add a few to your October activity plans or let kids choose their favorites for a classroom Halloween party.
Along with the printable templates, all you’ll need are crayons or markers, scissors, a glue stick, and a piece of construction paper for the background.
All 10 crafts are included in the Halloween craft bundle or you can grab your favorites individually below!
If you’re looking for more fun crafts for October, you might also like this disguise a pumpkin bundle.

Build a Halloween Cat

This cat already has its Halloween costume picked out! It’s a cute choice for kids who would pick a cat over a monster.
See how easy it is to build this one here!
Build a Jack-o’-Lantern

People carved jack-o’-lanterns from turnips before pumpkins became the usual choice. This paper version skips the scooping, but still gives kids a jack-o’-lantern to display!
Get the jack-o’-lantern template
Build a Bat

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly! This cute bat fits right in with your Halloween activities, but you can also use it when you’re teaching about nocturnal animals.
Build a Spider

Count those legs! Spiders have eight, while insects have six. With so many legs to cut out and glue in place, this spider craft gives kids a little more of a challenge!
Build a Witch

This witch is ready for Halloween in her pointed hat! Pair her with the cat in a witch hat for a matching set.
Build a Haunted House

Pair this haunted house with a couple of the other crafts for a Halloween display. They would be super cute for a bulletin board or in a window at home!
Build a Mummy

This mummy is all wrapped up for Halloween! It’s a cute option for a classroom party or an October craft day at home.
Build a Friendly Monster

Kids get to decide what kind of monster this one will be. Give it a name and a funny habit, like eating socks for breakfast or sneezing bubbles!
Build a Candy Bucket

This candy bucket brings a familiar part of trick-or-treating to craft time. Make it before Halloween while kids look forward to collecting their own treats!
Build a Frankenstein’s Monster

Did you know Frankenstein is actually the name of the scientist who creates the monster in Mary Shelley’s story? Make your own version with this craft template!
If you like all of these Halloween craft ideas, they’re all available in the Halloween craft bundle.
