Frankenstein Friday is the last Friday of October. He’s such a classic Halloween character and a family favorite. Celebrate by making this adorable paper plate Frankenstein with your kids. It’s the perfect craft for preschoolers and elementary aged children. Check out all the details below!

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Supplies for Paper Plate Frankenstein
- Paper plate
- Glue
- Black marker
- Paintbrush
- Green paint
- Black cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Wiggle eyes
- Frankenstein template

Directions
- First, download the Frankenstein template, print and cut out the pieces you want to use. You can print it or trace it on black paper.
- Next, paint the paper plate with a thin coat of green paint then set it aside to dry completely.
- Once the paper plate is dry, glue Frankenstein’s hair at the top of the paper plate. See picture below.
- Glue the eyebrow (long rectangle) just below the hairline. Now glue the wiggle eyes under the eyebrow.
- Place the bolts near the middle of the plate then glue in place.
- Finally, draw on a few stitches using a black marker on Frankenstein’s face.




I had the pleasure of sharing this paper plate Frankenstein craft with viewers of Great Day Live Tampa Bay. It was such a fun segment! Click the video below!
You can find these adorable books about Halloween on Amazon (As an Amazon Associate, I’ll earn a commission, at no additional cost to you. This only applies if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for your support!), your local library or visit your local book shop.
- No Such Thing by Ella Bailey
- Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
- Bonaparte Falls Apart by Margery Cuyler
- Gilbert the Ghost by Guido Van Genechten
- Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago
- Halloween in the Orchard by Phyllis Alsdurf
- At the Old Haunted House by Helen Ketteman
- That Monster on the Block by Sue Ganz-Schmitt
- The Spooky Wheels on the Bus by J. Elizabeth Mills
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schulz










Check out these Halloween digital products from my ETSY shop. Your kids will have a great time with these worksheets.
Looking for more ways to celebrate Halloween? Make sure to check out these fun Halloween activities and treats:
Cotton Ball Stamped Jack-O’-Lantern
Jack-O’-Lantern Marble Painting
Colorful Skull & Bones Sensory Bin
Super Simple Halloween Sensory Bin

