Halloween crafts and decorating ideas for kids and classrooms in North America

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With Halloween approaching, one of the most eagerly awaited days for children is near—filled with trivia, fun scares, and the playful tradition of trick-or-treating that continues to grow year after year. In this season, kids unleash imagination and creativity through entertaining Halloween crafts, and these activities are perfect for decorating homes or classrooms alike.

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Because of that, there are plenty of Halloween decorating ideas for classrooms or homes where a playful plan can surprise the little ones with crafts.

Halloween decorating ideas for a kids’ classroom or your home

Crafts for Halloween: Spider web from sticks

With a few simple polo sticks and some glue, one can create charming spider webs to brighten walls with colored wool. Glue three sticks together, then paint them with vibrant hues. Once dry, cut a length of yarn, tie it to one stick, and begin weaving it into a spider web pattern.

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halloween decoration for kids classroom: hanging bats

This simple craft uses toilet paper tubes, paints, cardboard, and chenille or pipe cleaners. Start by painting the tubes black. Then cut out wing and ear shapes from cardboard, glue them on, and add a bat face with moving eyes if available. Finally, punch two holes near the bottom of the tube to thread a hanging string or chenille to display the finished bat.

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Halloween decoration for kids class: Friendly ghosts.

To craft a friendly ghost, white fabric is cut into small squares. Shaped scissors can add a playful edge for children. Edges can be accented by painting lines or dots. A cork ball serves as the body, wrapped with fabric and tied at the neck with a bow. The final touches are painting eyes and suspending the ghost with a clear thread to flutter in the breeze.

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Halloween decoration for kid’s class: Wool pumpkin.

The pumpkin craft can be a touch more involved, but following simple steps yields delightful results. Inflate a few balloons of different sizes; smaller shapes work best. Mix orange wool with glue and water, optionally thickened with a pinch of flour. Wrap the yarn around the balloons, allow them to dry, and hang them outside while they finish. When completely dry, pop the balloons and decorate the pumpkins with green chenille stems.

Halloween Classroom Decor: Spooky Glowing Jars

A few jars, glittery dark paint, and fluorescent accents create a striking centerpiece. Paint the inside with fluorescent drops, fill with water, and let the kids marvel at the glow—an incredibly simple, captivating decoration.

Halloween decoration for children’s classroom: Wool ghosts.

Cut white wool into strips and wrap around cardboard to form about 20 turns. Tie a second piece of wool beneath the wrapped yarn to secure the knot. Turn the cardboard and cut the loops in half. Finish by adding orange bows, eyes, and a simple mouth to create playful ghosts.

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The smallest in the house will love homemade Halloween decorations. To create a tiny ghost, use a bottle, a small ball, fabric scraps, and a spray starch to set the cloth. The ghost’s structure can be shaped, and it can be finished with moving eyes for a bit of whimsy.

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