This craft is perfect for children of various ages, from toddlers to teenagers. It's a versatile and fun activity that can be adapted to suit the skill level of each child.
Materials:
White paper bags (lunch-sized)
LED tea lights (for safety)
Black marker
Craft materials (optional, for older kids)
Colored tissue paper
Glue
Scissors
Instructions:
For Toddlers (Age 2-4):
With the help of an adult, let the toddler draw spooky faces on the paper bags using the black marker. Keep it simple with basic shapes like circles for eyes and a wavy line for a mouth.
Insert an LED tea light into each bag. Make sure it's secure and the flameless candle is switched on.
You now have a safe and friendly ghost lantern!
For Children (Age 5-10):
Invite your child to create spooky faces on the paper bags using the black marker. They can be as creative as they like, adding unique expressions to each ghost.
Cut out shapes from colored tissue paper, like eyes, mouths, or additional features for their ghosts. Using glue, attach these shapes to the bags to give the ghosts a more elaborate appearance.
Insert an LED tea light into each bag. Make sure it's secure and turned on.
The children will be proud of their customized ghost lanterns.
For Teenagers (Age 11-17):
Encourage your teenager to take their ghost lanterns to the next level. They can design intricate faces and details on the paper bags, or even create a themed set of ghosts.
Experiment with different colored tissue paper and craft supplies to make the lanterns as creative and unique as possible.
Insert an LED tea light into each bag, ensuring it's securely in place and turned on.
These older kids can take their ghost lanterns to the next level, possibly creating a whole spooky scene with several lanterns.
This craft is a fantastic way to involve children of all ages in Halloween preparations. It's adaptable, safe, and allows for creativity at various levels. Plus, once they're finished, the lanterns can be used as spooky decorations for Halloween night!
