20 Witch Crafts for Kids: Easy & Fun Halloween Craft Ideas

Make Halloween extra magical with these fun witch crafts for kids! Perfect for preschoolers, elementary-aged children, and little Halloween lovers, this collection includes everything from paper plate witches and popsicle stick puppets to printable witch hats and DIY decorations. These easy and inexpensive Halloween crafts spark imagination, build creativity, and bring spooky season fun to life!

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Why I Love Witch Crafts

I’ve always been fascinated with magic and the wonder that surrounds it. As a kid, I was drawn to books filled with magical realism and stories where imagination and reality blended together. I loved the idea of being a “white witch” — someone who used magic for good.

Like so many kids, The Wizard of Oz was my favorite movie growing up. Later, as a teen and young adult, I fell in love with classics like Hocus Pocus, Harry Potter and The Craft. My love for magic has only grown stronger as an adult.

Now that I live in Hawaii, Halloween feels even more special. Instead of October having short, cold, gloomy days, spooky season comes with warm breezes and bright skies, but the sense of magic and mystery is still the same.

When my kids were little, Halloween was one of our favorite themes for crafting together. I love decorating for every season, and we usually kick things off with Halloween before carrying the decorating straight through until Easter. My kids even asked if we could have a Halloween tree this year!

Crafting for the holidays has become one of our family’s traditions, and those shared moments are now core memories for all of us. That’s why I adore these witch crafts for kids. They’re easy, low-cost projects that use supplies you probably already have at home (and if not, they’re ones you’ll use again and again for kids’ crafts). Best of all, crafting with your kids is a memory they will treasure forever.

Why Witch Crafts Are So Great For Kids

Witch crafts are not only fun, they’re full of learning opportunities too!

With these Halloween witch crafts, kids can:

• Strengthen fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and folding
• Spark imaginative play and storytelling (who doesn’t love pretending to fly on a broom?)
• Explore creativity with colors, shapes, and textures
• Build excitement for Halloween in a hands-on way
• Create decorations they can proudly display at home or in the classroom

These projects are simple enough for preschoolers but fun enough to keep older kids engaged, making them perfect for family craft nights, classroom parties, or rainy day activities.

20 Witch Crafts For Kids

These 20 witch crafts for kids are perfect for adding a little magic and mischief to any craft time. From whimsical hats to charming decorations, each Halloween craft is designed to be kid-friendly and spark imaginative play.

Magical Witch Hat Crafts

Witch hats are iconic Halloween symbols and make the perfect starting point for spooky crafting fun. These projects range from wearable hats to festive decorations, giving kids the chance to design their own magical headwear.

Easy Paper Witch Crafts

Construction paper is a kid’s crafting staple, and these witch crafts show just how far a few sheets can go. With scissors, glue, and imagination, kids can create playful witches in no time, all with simple supplies you likely already have at home. Customize the witch’s face with warts, a snaggle tooth or eyelashes to make the witch your own!

Paper Plate Witches

Paper plates aren’t just for snack time, they’re also one of the easiest ways to create cute Halloween characters. These paper plate witch craft projects transform basic plates into green-faced friends complete with pointy hats and silly hair.

Popsicle Stick Witch Projects

Popsicle sticks are perfect for building sturdy little witch puppets, ornaments, and decorations. These crafts encourage kids to think creatively while keeping hands busy with painting, gluing, and adding fun details.

Free Printable Witch Crafts

When you need a quick, no-fuss activity, printable crafts are a lifesaver! These witch-themed printables let kids cut, color, and assemble their very own Halloween creations — perfect for classroom parties or at-home fun.

Witch Handprint Keepsakes

Handprint crafts are not only adorable but also make wonderful keepsakes. These handprint witch craft projects turn little hands into brooms and cauldrons. What other witchy shapes could you make with little hands? Perhaps witch hair, a spooky spider on a spiderweb next to the witch? These projects are a great launching point for creativity! The perfect craft project for toddlers and younger kids

If you love these ideas make sure you check out our post 20+ Ghost Crafts Kids Can Make  too!

Supplies For Witch Crafts

One of the best things about witch crafts is how inexpensive they are to make. Most of these cute witch craft projects use simple supplies you already have in your craft stash.

Here are a few helpful supplies to keep on hand for Halloween crafting:

• Construction paper (black, green, orange, purple)
• Paper plates and cardboard tubes
• Safety scissors and glue sticks
• Googly eyes and pom-poms
• Craft paint and markers
• Pipe cleaners and yarn
• Popsicle sticks

👉 Check out my Amazon favorites list for must-have kids crafting supplies!

More Halloween SVGs & Cricut Crafts You Will Love

If you love crafting for spooky season then you’re in luck! I have a ton of Spooky Season Cricut inspiration and SVG files for all of your Halloween projects from Halloween decorations to spooky t-shirts!

Check them out!

Bring These Witch Crafts To Life!

Witch crafts are a magical way to celebrate Halloween and spark your child’s creativity. Whether you’re making a funny witch puppet, designing a pointy paper hat, or crafting a bubbling cauldron, these projects are sure to bring big smiles and spooky fun.

Try out your favorites and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @hellocreativefamily. I love seeing what you and your little ones create!

📌 Be sure to pin this post to your favorite Halloween craft board so you can come back to it year after year.