Description
Create a spooky and adorable skeleton paper garland for Halloween with this fun and easy craft.
Ingredients
- White construction paper (for the skeletons)
- Black construction paper (for the background and optional decoration)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Black markers or crayons
- String or yarn (for hanging the garland)
- Hole puncher (optional)
- Plastic tray (for easier cleanup)
Instructions
- Begin by drawing skeleton templates on the white construction paper. Aim for about 6-10 skeletons.
- Carefully cut out the skeleton shapes, assisting younger children with safety scissors.
- Let kids decorate the skeletons using black markers or crayons with spooky details.
- Use a hole puncher to create holes at the top of each skeleton’s head, with adult supervision.
- Cut a long piece of string or yarn for hanging the garland.
- String the skeletons through the holes, spacing them evenly and tying knots to keep them in place.
- Hang the garland in your chosen spot and admire your decoration!
Notes
- Encourage creativity and personalization in decorating the skeletons.
- Safety scissors are recommended for younger children.
- Experiment with different shapes and sizes of skeletons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Paper Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A