Build Your Own Monster Masks: Printable Cut and Paste Halloween Craft

This monster mask craft gives kids 6 friendly monsters to cut, build, and wear. Each mask comes with its own matching pieces, so children simply cut them out and glue them on: eyes, horns, noses, hair, and even a silly tongue. The result is a monster costume they made themselves!

Who it's for: Kindergarten to Grade 2 (preschool with adult help), homeschool, class parties, and dress-up play at home.

What kids do

• Pick one of 6 monster masks, from one-eyed to three-eyed
• Cut out the mask and its matching pieces
• Glue the eyes, horns, nose, and hair or tongue in place
• Attach the strap pieces and wear their mask

Three ways to use it

• Ready in color: less prep, great for younger kids or a quick party station
• Black and white: kids color their own monster
• Draw Your Own: blank masks and pieces for kids who want to invent something new

What's included (37 pages)

• 6 color monster masks, each with its own eyes, horns, nose, and hair or tongue
• Strap pieces so each mask fits any head
• Black and white version of all 6 masks
• Draw Your Own blank masks and pieces
• Step-by-step picture instructions

Supplies: printer, card stock or regular paper, scissors, glue stick, crayons or markers.

What kids practice: cutting and gluing (fine motor skills), following directions, and pretend play.

Why not-so-scary? Every monster is friendly and silly, so it's a gentle way to enjoy Halloween with kids who find monsters a little too spooky.

Tip: card stock makes the masks sturdier for parties and parades.

Pair it with Build Your Own Monster and the Monster Windsock for a full monster week.

Instant digital download. Letter size (8.5 x 11 in). Personal and single-classroom use.