Halloween / Creepy Egg Carton Crafts
Creepy Egg Carton Crafts
Children turn egg cartons and paper into bats, spiders and other creepy critters.
How to run it
- Cut egg cartons into single or double cups ahead of time.
- Have children paint the cups black or another colour.
- Add paper wings, pipe cleaner legs and googly eyes.
- Hang the critters around the room.
You will need
- egg cartons
- paint
- paintbrushes
- pipe cleaners
- black paper
- googly eyes
- PVA glue
Make it easier or harderGive younger children pre-cut pieces; older children can design their own critter.
SafetySupervise googly eyes with younger children as they are a choking hazard.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Children reuse materials creatively and develop fine motor skills.
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