Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year in the United States. Many parents, teachers, and librarians spend hours creating elaborate displays weeks in advance. However, some folks can’t plan in advance for a variety of reasons. No worries! We’ve got you covered when it comes to last-minute Halloween decorating or costume ideas.
Here’s a quick roundup of Halloween crafts that are easy to make, and perfect for kid lit friends.
Storybook Pumpkin Literacy Activity
The activity created by Educator’s Spin On It guest blogger Becky Morales encourages children to bring their favorite characters to life via pumpkins. Grab a pumpkin, your favorite children’s book, a few art supplies — throw in your imagination — and you’re good to go.
Celebrate literacy and creativity with this hands-on collaborative storybook pumpkin activity.
Becky’s kid-lit-inspired pumpkins are perfect tabletop, porch, or lawn decorations. Click here for tips and tricks, and a little pumpkin-flavored inspiration.
Kid Lit Inspired Masks
A few weeks ago we created three masks inspired by StoryMakers guests. Each mask receives a different treatment to reflect the illustrative elements found in the books which inspired their creation. Don’t be dismayed by the length of the instructions … we're simply walking crafters through every single last step.
Have You Seen My Monster/Have You Seen My Dragon mask mashup
The masks are inspired by the following books; Little Elliot, Have You Seen My Monster, Have You Seen My Dragon, and Wolfie the Bunny, and are suitable to be worn by everyone. However, some masks require more supervision than others, to be made.
60 Favorite Book Character Costumes
Believe it or not, there is at least one Halloween costume waiting to happen in everyone’s closet. With this list of 60 book-themed Halloween costumes you’re bound to find a costume for everyone.
While some of the links take you to sites including Amazon, there is nothing stopping you from making your own upcycled and low-cost costumes. For instance, all you need is a yellow shirt, black paint, a brush, and a steady hand to create a Charlie Brown costume. You don’t have to create a traditional costume for yourself or a child. Let your imagination soar!
Do you have any favorite DIY costumes you’d like to show off? Post a link below.
Happy trick-or-treating!
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