Build a Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Craft

Create a simple Halloween craft with your kids using this free printable build a jack-O-lantern pumpkin. Simply, color, cut, and glue the pieces together for a fall decoration. Perfect for home, classrooms, or library story time.

Looking for an easy Halloween craft to do with your kids? My build a jack-O-lantern pumpkin craft is just what you need. The printable includes a pumpkin and a pumpkin face that kids can color, cut out, and glue together. It’s a great way to get into the Halloween spirit without too much mess.

I love spending time crafting with my kids. Crafting gives us the chance to sit down, talk, and enjoy some quality time together. Plus, it’s so fun to see the different ways they choose to decorate their pumpkins.

This craft is perfect for home, but it’s also a great option for classrooms or library story time. Teachers can print out the template for each student, and after a lesson on Halloween traditions or pumpkins, the kids can color and assemble their jack-o-lanterns. At the library, it’s a fun follow-up activity after reading a Halloween-themed story.

At home, it’s as easy as printing the template, gathering some crayons, scissors, and glue, and letting the kids start coloring. Once they’re done, you can display their jack-o-lanterns on the fridge or hang them up as Halloween decorations.

This build a Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin craft is an easy way to get into the Halloween spirit with your kids. It’s perfect for a creative afternoon at home, in the classroom, or during library story time. Once the pumpkins are complete, you’ll have adorable decorations to display.

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How to Make the Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin

Step 1: Print
Please see the link below to download and print the template.

Step 2: Color

Color the pumpkin and the face pieces.

Pumpkin craft colored in with crayons.

Step 3: Cut

Carefully cut out the pumpkin and the face pieces.

Step 4: Glue

Glue the stem on top of the pumpkin. Then, glue the face pieces onto the pumpkin to create your jack-o-lantern.

Completed paper pumpkin craft

I hope you enjoy making this pumpkin craft with your kids.

Free Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Craft

The free jack-o-lantern template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold.

Free build a jack-o-lantern pumpkin printable

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