These Halloween finger puppets are such a fun craft to make with your kids, and then you get to play with them afterward. We use ours for spooky little storytelling sessions.
This is such a great halloween activity for kids. You can make these super cute Halloween finger puppets and then use them for storytelling. You can tell stories with with them and then have your child make up there own story. It doesn’t take a much time or materials to make these finger puppets.
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What you Need
- Felt (orange, white, black, a scrap of green) — You could also use Craft Foam instead!
- Hot Glue Gun
- Sharpie Marker
- Wiggle Eyes
- Halloween Finger Puppet Pattern
Instructions
First, print off the Halloween finger puppet patterns and cut out each piece.
Lay them onto the correct color of felt and trace around the pattern with a sharpie marker.
Cut out each of the felt pieces.
Separate all of the “body” pieces from the other pieces. Hot glue around the edges and top, but NOT around the bottom.
Press the front and back pieces together. Try to put the side that has sharpie marker on the inside so that it cannot be seen.
For the bat, put hot glue on the middle of the wings, then press it onto the back of the body.
Glue googly eyes onto the front of the bat and ghost.
For the pumpkins, put hot glue on the backs of the pumpkins, and then press them onto the front of the body.
For the bigger pumpkins, you might want to put hot glue on the body and then press the pumpkin onto it because the pumpkin is bigger than the body.
Glue on a stem, then draw on a face.
How to Play
For storytelling, I simply told the stories of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs, but I changed them up a little.
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It was The Flying Bat and the Three Pumpkins and The Three Building Pumpkins. So basically the exact same stories as Goldilocks and The Three Little Pigs, but with new characters.
We also pulled out the book Five Little Pumpkins and used the pumpkin finger puppets to tell that story.
For more holiday activities check out other posts like:
- Seasonal Toddler Activity — Pumpkin Themed Toddler Trays
- Halloween Toddler Tray
- Thanksgiving Toddler Tray
- 15 Toddler Activities Using Table Scatter
- Christmas Toddler Tray
For the bigger picture, take a look at our full toddler learning activities guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these crafts and activities for?
Most work well for toddlers and preschoolers, roughly 18 months through age 4. You can simplify the steps for younger kids or add detail for older ones.
Do I need special supplies?
Usually not. Most of these use things you already have at home or simple items from the dollar store.
How do I do crafts with a toddler without it being a disaster?
Keep the steps simple, cover your surface, and focus on the fun over the finished product. A little mess is part of the process at this age.