Can’t believe Halloween is almost here! I thought it would be fun to use a different tool to create art for the spooky season. This sponge painted jack-o’-lantern is a fun craft that only requires a few supplies. I made sure to include a FREE pumpkin template with cool faces. This project is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary aged children. Check out all the details below!
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Supplies for Sponge Painted Jack-O’-Lantern
- Sponge
- Paper plate
- Cardstock
- Scissors
- Paint
- Glue
- Paint palette (optional)
- Jack-o’-lantern template
Directions
- First, cut your sponge into strips. We used the strips to paint, but you can cut big chucks of sponge and use clothespins.
- Next, allow your kids to pick out the colors of paint they want to use for their jack-o’-lantern. Then pour a small amount of each color onto a paint palette or paper plate. I think no more than 3 colors of paint should be fine.
- Dip your sponge into the paint then dab onto the paper plate. Alternate colors until the plate is covered. Allow to dry. I have one child that likes to use her sponge like a paintbrush and tries to brush her paint onto the paper plate, always making her creations unique and her own.
- While the paint is drying, cut out your favorite jack-o’-lantern face from the template.
- Finally, glue the jack-o’-lantern face to the paper plate then glue the stem to the back of the paper plate to complete this Halloween craft.
Watch the video below to see how to make this sponge painted jack-o’-lantern to celebrate Halloween with your kids. Make sure to follow me on YouTube for more fun content!
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:
Jack-O’-Lantern Marble Painting
Cotton Ball Stamp Jack-O’-Lantern
Colorful Skull & Bones Sensory Bin
Super Simple Halloween Sensory Bin
Cotton Ball Stamped Candy Corn
