1. Paper Plate Pumpkins
Pumpkins are the quintessential Halloween symbol, and making them from paper plates is perfect for a toddler’s first craft project. Paper plates are inexpensive, easy to handle, and provide the perfect blank canvas.
Materials Needed:
- Plain white paper plates
- Non-toxic orange paint or crayons
- Green construction paper
- Glue sticks
- Safety scissors (for parent use)
Instructions:
- Give your toddler a paper plate and guide them to color it with orange paint or crayons. Finger painting works well for younger toddlers.
- Cut out a green stem from construction paper and help your child glue it to the top of the plate.
- For added fun, let your toddler glue on simple black triangle eyes and a smile to create a jack-o’-lantern face.
Parent Tip: If painting feels too messy, use orange tissue paper squares and help your child stick them on with a glue stick.