Ghostly Fun!!

I've never met a ghost and I never want too, but I can't resist a cute little ghost like Casper or Halloween ghosts that are smiling instead of looking freakishly scary. So if you are looking for scary ghost ideas, sorry! My ghostly ideas are for little ones who don't enjoy nightmares, but still like a little bit of Halloween fun!

Pop Up Ghost Puppet
Materials
Paper cup
Popsicle stick
White construction paper or white foam board
Black marker
Scissors
Optional: googly eyes and glue

Directions
Cut out a small ghost from white paper or foam board.
Draw or glue eyes on the ghost.
Glue to the top of the Popsicle stick.
Cut a small slit in the bottom of a cup.
Insert the bottom of the stick through the cup.
Now you can hide your little ghost in the cup and have him play peek-a-boo!!

Tootsie Pop Ghost
Materials
Tootsie Pop or other favorite lolly!
White Tissue
Black marker
Yarn or ribbon

Directions
Put lollipop in middle of tissue(s). Tie the tissue around the lollipop. Put a ghostly face on with marker.

Visit Preschool Playbook to see her student's ghostly treats!! (Back to School Night Post)

Visit the following links for more ghostly fun!

Ghostly Garland
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/halloween/string/
This looks like an easy and fun way to decorate. I'm going to try to make some garland this week for my mantle!!

Ghost Necklaces
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/Glueghost.html
Will definitely have to do this with my girls! My 6 year old LOVES glue! The more the better!!

Bootiful Treat Bags
Visit my Halloween Article at ParentingPink.com(article of the week) for this fun ghost craft!!

For more Halloween activities, check out this book from Usborne Books!










Have a "Boo"tiful Day! (o.k. I know it is corny, but I couldn't resist!!)

Jen