Make Halloween extra fun with this super cute and not-scary haunted house art project! Your little ones will enjoy creating not-so-spooky haunted houses using foam blocks, paint, and tons of silly eyes.
- This haunted house art project is an ADORABLE preschool Halloween craft
- Explore printmaking with this haunted house art project
- Materials
- Directions
- 8 tips and tricks for your haunted house art project
- Math skills learned from this haunted house art project
- Why eyeball stickers are even better than googly eyes
- Printmaking with kids is a blast
- Frequently Asked Questions
This haunted house art project is an ADORABLE preschool Halloween craft
Are you ready to get spooky without being scary?
I first made haunted house art with my preschoolers back in 2019 and it was one of *the most* successful, popular, and engaging art projects that I have ever done. The kids went CRAZY for them.
These sweet little artists about lost their minds when I told them we were making haunted houses and they asked to do this project immediately. The energy was a level 10.
Who would have known that haunted houses were SUCH a kit with kids?! 😂
Explore printmaking with this haunted house art project
We have been printmaking with foam blocks for years, and this easy art project is a fun, creative, Halloween twist!
Printmaking is a fabulous, easy art technique where kids create designs by pressing materials onto paper (think stamping).
In this haunted house craft, your little artists will use foam blocks to “build” their haunted houses by stamping them onto paper.
It’s an easy and creative way to introduce art concepts, and kids absolutely love it.
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Materials
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- Foam blocks
- Kids’ paint
- White paper
- Googly eyes or eye stickers
- Shallow paint plates
- Markers or crayons – optional
Directions
- Pour a shallow amount of paint into a plate.
- Add foam blocks to the paint.
- Invite your child to stamp the foam blocks onto white paper, “building” the shape of their haunted house.
- Let the paint dry completely.
- Once dry, add googly eyes or eye stickers to the haunted house for extra fun.
- Use markers to add details like ghosts, pumpkins, bats, or even silly faces on the haunted house.
- Display the artwork for everyone to enjoy!
8 tips and tricks for your haunted house art project
Try some of these easy twists to make your haunted house crafting even more fun.
- Add glitter to the paint for a shimmering haunted effect (if you sprinkle the glitter on while the paint is still wet, it will dry in the paint without needing glue).
- Use different shapes of foam blocks to create unique architectural details.
- Create a haunted neighborhood by connecting multiple pieces of paper or a large piece of butcher paper.
- Incorporate glow-in-the-dark paint for a spooky nighttime reveal.
- Use stamps or stencils to add Halloween creatures like spiders and cats.
- Add textured materials like cotton balls for “ghost smoke” or tissue paper for windows.
- Frame the artwork and use it as Halloween décor at home or in the classroom.
- Encourage kids to make haunted house “families” by adding extra houses and residents.
💡 Teacher tip: While I love all of these ideas, I am most excited about idea #3 and making a haunted neighborhood on an XL piece of white butcher paper. I LOVE the idea of setting it out as a project kids can revisit for many days in a row. Sooo cute!
Math skills learned from this haunted house art project
- Geometry: Kids explore basic geometric concepts by using foam blocks of various shapes to “build” their haunted house.
- Measuring space: As they stamp their designs, children learn how to estimate and measure space between different elements of their house.
- Symmetry: Through the arrangement of foam block stamps, kids can experiment with creating symmetrical designs, such as balanced windows or door placements.
- Identifying sizes: By working with foam blocks of different sizes, children learn how to compare big and small shapes in their artwork.
- Creating patterns: Kids use repetition in stamping to create patterns of shapes, reinforcing early math concepts.
Why eyeball stickers are even better than googly eyes
Eye stickers come on a roll with thousands of eyes for usually around $5-6. Because there are so many stickers, it’s easy to let kids add tons and tons without worrying about the cost.
If our preschoolers could, they would use every googly eye we had on hand with just one project.
Eye stickers allow them to use a bunch without costing $12,000,000 per year.
Plus, no glue is needed so there’s no need to wait for dry time.
Printmaking with kids is a blast
Printmaking is a fantastic way for kids to explore different textures and shapes.
It’s like playing with stamps, but with endless possibilities.
Plus, kids get to experiment with different colors and designs, which makes it a great activity to unleash their inner artist.
We love printmaking and have tons of other fun printmaking projects for kids.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can also use small sponges, stamps, or even old toy blocks.
Washable kids’ paint works best for little hands and easy cleanup off of the blocks.
Absolutely! While black is a classic, any colors would be fun.
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