To help you have a happy – and suitably spooky – Halloween, read our craft roundup for kids. We take a look at Halloween arts and craft ideas, with easy Halloween crafts for preschoolers and creative projects for older children.

Spooky Eye Wreath

Ever feel like someone’s watching you? You will with this fun Halloween eye wreath. More eye-deas over on A Beautiful Mess.

Halloween Paper Plate Crafting

A fun Halloween craft for preschoolers, use paper plates to make Halloween-inspired shapes with this easy Halloween craft. More ideas on the Childhood Magic blog.

DIY Ghost Leaf

Make these simple Halloween decorations using autumnal leaves. Combine with a trip to the park to gather supplies.

Spooky Spider Craft

Who’s afraid of spiders? If the real things give you the shivers, make this fun spider play craft with your little ones this Halloween instead.

3D Eyes For Your House Plants

If you’re decorating the house for Halloween, deck out your plants with these fun googly eyes for plants. More info over on A Baby On Board.

Painted Pumpkins

Carving pumpkins can be tricky for preschoolers. Why not paint them instead? We love these colourful painted pumpkin ideas. It's OK if yours don't look this perfect though!

Halloween Card Making

A simple Halloween craft for preschoolers, these Halloween cards look cute and are a lovely keepsake for relatives that are sure to brighten up their day this gloomy autumn.

Hand Printed Spiders

Another handprint keepsake, these spider cards are simple to make using paint.

Once You've Read Our Halloween Craft Roundup:

• Read our recycled object craft round-up
• And read Ten facts about October babies