👻 This Mummy is on a Roll
15 minutes
3-5 years old
Supplies Needed
- Toilet paper roll
- Paper towels
- White glue
- Googly eyes
- Scissors
- Black marker (optional)
Instructions
- Tear the paper towels into strips, making sure they’re a bit jagged to look like mummy wrappings
- Take the toilet paper roll and cover it with a thin layer of white glue
- Wrap the torn paper towels around the toilet paper roll, overlapping as you go, until the roll is covered like a mummy
- Glue the googly eyes onto the front of the roll
- Use a black marker to draw a mouth or other details to give your mummy more character
- Allow the glue to dry for a few minutes, then your spooky mummy is ready!
Details
The Fun Behind It
This simple Halloween craft helps kids practice fine motor skills as they tear, wrap, and glue. The torn paper towels create a fun, textured look for the mummy, and the googly eyes add a playful, spooky touch. It’s a perfect way for kids to bring a little spooky charm to their Halloween decorations. Plus, it can be turned into a fun puppet or a spooky addition to a Halloween display!
Variations
- Add extra decorations like small ribbons or buttons to dress up your mummy
- Make a whole family of mummies by creating several rolls with different sizes