Looking for a fun Halloween craft that kids will love? Try making a skull paper craft!
This simple yet exciting activity allows children to express their creativity and embrace the spooky spirit of Halloween.
Our skull paper hat craft is perfect for home, classroom or even daycare settings for October or Halloween.
The skull headband comes in one pre-made white and black style that is designed to look like a fun, spooky skeleton.
The skull paper crown craft is simple and perfectly suited for classroom, daycare, or home settings. It is ideal for preschoolers, kindergartners or older kids due to its simplistic design and easy to follow instructions.
Benefits of creating this hat with kids
By cutting and assembling pieces of paper, children can create their own unique skull hat to wear.
The advantage of scissors cutting the paper hat is not only the development of fine motor skills but also the opportunity to practice hand-eye coordination.
As kids carefully cut along the lines, they enhance their dexterity and learn the importance of precision. This enjoyable craft is not only an amusing way to celebrate Halloween but also a valuable learning experience for little ones.
With step-by-step instructions, kids can dive into the Halloween spirit for a Halloween party or a Halloween-themed lesson plan.
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If you would like to incorporate this particular craft into a lesson plan, you could pair it with facts about skeletons to help kids learn more about the skeletal system in a fun way. If you’re opting to use the craft as part of a Halloween party or fun day, then consider putting on a Halloween movie or matching it up with a fun book that’s also skeleton themed.
Save with Bundles
This mummy headband is part of an amazing 12 Halloween paper hat bundle.
Paper hats are a fun craft for children of all ages, since they are easy to make and can be worn afterwards. Our skeleton paper hat craft is perfect for classroom or home settings and is a great choice if you’re looking for something fun to do in the classroom or at home with the kids during the upcoming Halloween season.
Skull Paper Hat
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Supplies:
- Skull template
- 65lb white cardstock paper
- Colored pencils (optional)
- Scissors
- Tape
How to Make the Skull Headband
Print the headband on white paper.
Tape two side panels to the front panel.
Bend the headband into a circle. Wrap it around the kid’s head to check for fit. Tape the ends together.