Do you love Halloween Activities and Halloween Food? Then you will love this fun Foam Pumpkin Halloween activity that we did when my kids were younger. Using just a little water, some foam sheets, and their imaginations, your little ones can create a whole Halloween scene that sticks like magic (and peels off just as easily!).
This Halloween craft is great for toddlers and preschoolers, working on fine motor skills.
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Kids Halloween Activities
Looking for more not-so-spooky fun? Try one of these easy Halloween activities! Whether you are looking for simple crafts or playful learning games, these ideas are perfect for keeping kids busy.
- Halloween Game - Ghost Toss
- Halloween Sensory Play
- Halloween Math Game
- Halloween Mummy Craft
- Creepy Crawly Halloween Sensory Bin
Why You'll Love This Foam Pumpkin Window Activity
- Inspires kids to use their imagination.
- Foam "sticks" to windows with just water which means no tape or mess.
- Fun way to teach spatial awareness and language skills.
- Budget-friendly craft using dollar store supplies, that is totally reusable.
Best Supplies for This Fun Halloween Craft
To bring this cute Halloween activity to life, you'll need a few simple supplies. I've linked my favorite kid-friendly picks below.
From colorful craft foam to silly googly eyes, these essentials will keep you organized, mess-free, and having fun!
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How to Make Sticky Foam Pumpkins
1. Cut out Halloween shapes from foam (ghosts, pumpkins, monsters - whatever you like!)
I cut out some green monsters, a moon, a haunted house, and a gate for our pumpkins to sit on. I bet some of you, really artistic types, can make some great stuff out of the foam.
2. Decorate with googly eyes and glue if you want to get fancy.
3. Fill a small cup with water and give kids a paintbrush.
4. Let them brush the backs of the foam pieces with water and stick them to a window.
5. Watch the magic happen - foam sticks like a decal but peels off easily!
We had a teachable moment when I asked my daughter to put one pumpkin on the top of the gate and one on the bottom of the gate. It was a great opportunity to review the top and bottom.
Don't Forget this Fun Halloween Song!
We sang Five Little Pumpkins to go with our scene. It is always a favorite this time of year.
Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate,
The first one said, Oh, my it's getting late!
The second one said, There are witches in the air!
The third one said, But we don't care!
The fourth one said, Let's run and run and run!
The fifth one said, I'm ready for some fun!
Then Wooo went the wind
And out (clap) went the lights
And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight!
Tips for Halloween Fun with Kids
Tip 1: Keep it simple. Dollar store finds go a long way - no need for fancy supplies to make magical memories.
Tip 2: Lean into the mess (a little). A towel under the table or tray on the floor makes cleanup quick, so kids can focus on play.
Tip 3: Mix play with learning. Sneak in skills like counting, sorting, or positional words while you craft and play together.
FAQS for Foam Pumpkin Halloween Activity
Another fun Foam Pumpkin Halloween Activity would be to glue magnets to the back and do some of the same activities but on a cookie sheet or refrigerator.
They shouldn't. The water might leave some marks on the window, which can be easily removed with glass cleaner.
Yes! Just let them dry flat and store them in a zip-top bag. Ours have lasted through multiple spooky seasons.
This foam pumpkin window craft is a great way to bring Halloween fun to your home. Quick to set up, mess-free, and reusable.
Foam Pumpkin Window Craft
Materials
- Craft foam sheets or foam pumpkins
- Googly eyes
- White glue
- Cup of water + paintbrush
- Tray to hold supplies
Instructions
- Cut out foam pumpkins and Halloween shapes.
- Decorate with googly eyes and glue (optional).
- Dip a paintbrush in water and paint the back of each shape.
- Stick shapes to the window and create a Halloween scene.
- Peel off and reuse again and again!
Love and Lollipops says
I agree, those pumpkins are cute...but I love the foam ghosts you created too! What a super fun and easy activity!
Georgia 🙂