Halloween crafting is always more fun when there’s a little surprise involved! We have a cute paper ghost craft with a fun Boo surprise that kids will love making and playing with this Halloween.
Open the ghost craft to see its mouth open and reveal a spooky “BOO!”. Close it back up and open it again to watch the mouth open once more. Kids will love the fun surprise and have a great time playing with this easy interactive paper craft.
It’s a fun Halloween activity to make with preschoolers, toddlers, kindergartners, and young elementary kids. The craft comes with a printable template, making it easy to prepare at home or in the classroom.
If you love this friendly paper ghost craft, you may also want to check out our paper straw monster craft!
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Supplies You Need to Make a Paper Ghost Craft
- Paper ghost craft printable template (Enter your details in the form within the instructions below to access the template)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Three sheets of white construction paper (US Letter size) or thin cardstock for printing the template
- Markers
How to Make a Paper Ghost Craft with a Boo Surprise
Ready to make your paper ghost craft? Follow the simple step-by-step instructions below to create your spooky ghost with a fun “BOO!” surprise.
Step 1
Download the Boo surprise ghost craft printable template. Print Pages 1, 2, and 3 on white construction paper or thin cardstock.
Step 2
Cut out all the pieces, including the eyes you want for your ghost. We’ve included three different eye designs for the ghost. One is left blank so kids can color and decorate it however they like.
Step 3
Color the “BOO!” lettering using your favorite Halloween colors.
Step 4
Next, fold the piece with the “BOO!” lettering in half. Then, fold the two tabs on either side backward, as shown below.
Step 5
Next, glue the top curved piece onto the top tab, keeping the tab folded backward. This will form the top of the ghost.
Step 6
Now, glue the bottom part of the ghost onto the second tab.
Step 7
Next, glue the two eyes onto the top of the ghost. Then, use markers to add two cute cheeks.
Step 8
Finally, glue the two hands behind the head or the middle piece, one on each side.
Your easy paper ghost craft with is ready! Fold the top and bottom parts of the ghost together to cover the middle piece. Then, open the ghost to reveal the “BOO!” surprise inside.
More Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids
If you enjoyed making this paper ghost craft, you may also want to check out some of our other favorite Halloween crafts!
This handprint bat craft is a fun Halloween flying puppet that kids can make using their own handprints. The printable bat template makes the craft easy to put together, while a popsicle stick lets kids move the bat back and forth to make its wings flap. It’s a simple Halloween activity for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and elementary-age kids.
Printable Halloween preschool activities
Get ready for 32 pages of Halloween fun and early learning! This printable preschool activity bundle is packed with engaging activities like scissor practice, patterns, puzzles, mazes, I Spy, spot-the-difference, color-by-number, matching, tracing, counting, simple addition, and Halloween-themed letters and words.
Pair learning with spooky fun and keep little hands busy with a variety of playful activities they’ll love!
This adorable paper bowl cat craft is a fun and easy Halloween craft for kids! Turn a simple paper bowl into a cute spooky kitty with a few basic craft supplies and a printable template. It’s a great Halloween activity for classrooms, craft time, or a fun afternoon of crafting at home. Kids can personalize their cats with different colors and creative details.
This easy paper spider craft is a fun and non-scary Halloween craft for kids! With a printable template, kids can color, fold, and assemble their own colorful 3D spider with eight paper legs. It’s a great hands-on Halloween activity that can also be turned into a fun puppet or hung up as spooky Halloween decor.
Halloween-themed Books to pair with this craft
How to Make Friends with a Ghost
A charming and whimsical story about making friends with a ghost! Follow funny and imaginative tips for taking care of a ghost. Serve its favorite snacks, read bedtime stories, and make sure no one mistakes it for whipped cream or a marshmallow.
With quirky humor and sweet illustrations, this delightful story explores friendship, growing up, and sharing life with an unusual companion.
This sweet and imaginative story follows Gustavo, a shy little ghost who loves playing music on his violin. He finds it difficult to make friends. As the story unfolds, Gustavo discovers a way to share something he loves with others. With a heartwarming message about courage, friendship, and connection, it’s a fantastic book to pair with this paper ghost craft.
The Berenstain Bears Go on a Ghost Walk
This funny Halloween story follows Papa Bear as he takes charge of the Bear Country School’s Ghost Walk. He plans a spooky night with cobwebs, jack-o’-lanterns, and silly monsters. But Papa Bear ends up scaring himself! It’s a fun, not-too-spooky book to pair with this paper ghost craft for Halloween storytime and crafting.
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots more than anything. But one day, he starts to think the carrots are following him! This funny and slightly spooky story is full of humor and surprises. It’s a great read for kids who enjoy silly, spooky tales with a playful twist.
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