Halloween pranks: 13 ideas to entertain the kids

Although Halloween is not traditionally celebrated in Brazil, it is still a date that can be very lively for those who have children at home. Below you can see a list of different Halloween pranks, to leave October 31st – or whenever you prefer! – even more fun.

10 Halloween pranks to do at home

Using simple materials it is possible to make very interesting games, which stimulate creativity and even the senses of the little ones. Choose your favorite and have fun!

1. Artistic ghosts

How about combining some school supplies with other different items you have at home? The idea of ​​this game is to make drawings of figures that have to do with Halloween, such as ghosts, pumpkins and bats. Download templates from the internet, draw on cardboard and let the kids let their imaginations run wild. It’s worth creating textures with rice, sand, pebbles, pasta or whatever you have available.

2. Wrapping the mummy

This game involves speed and you will need toilet paper rolls – one for each pair. The idea is for one partner to wrap the other in toilet paper, forming a mummy. The duo that finishes the toilet paper first is the grand champion. The kids love this mess. It’s worth buying cheap rolls to play with without compromising the budget of the house.

3. Pile of cans

Here the game is two in one: first you recycle cans you already have at home, then make a pile for the little ones to drop with balls. You can decorate the cans with paper or paint them using spray or PVA paint. The little ones can participate throughout the process – and, on top of that, they already learn the importance of reusing objects that would normally go to the trash.

4. Sweet Hunt

Remember those “it’s hot” and “it’s cold” games? The proposal here is for you to hide some goodies at home and guide the child while he looks for them. The closer you are to the hidden place, the “warmer” it will be. It is cool to put the sweets inside a small cauldron, to make the activity even more themed.

5. Sensory box

A game that helps stimulate the senses: how about making a sensory box within the Halloween theme? In a cardboard box, mix a variety of items: from beans and pebbles to dry leaves and toys – all within the spooky theme, prioritizing colors like orange, purple and black. Important: keep an eye on the game if the children are small, as they can end up putting the materials in their mouths.

6. Falling into the web

Using masking tape, create a spider web on a doorframe, crossing the tape from one side to the other. There is no right or wrong, the proposal is to create a sticky web. Once ready, the challenge for the little ones is to hit objects in the web, such as cotton balls or newspaper, balls or miniature toys. A competition can be made to see who hits the most objects in the web.

7. Scary rolls

One more activity suggestion to reuse objects you already have at home: toilet paper rolls, markers, fabric scraps, thread, glue and scissors. Each child must create their scary character using these materials. Afterwards, the dolls can be used to play theater.

8. The Pumpkin That Turned Orange

In the United States, pumpkin decoration is very common at this time of year. How about using more Brazilian delicacies on Halloween? Using permanent pens, invite the children to make the decoration in oranges! It’s worth making the scariest faces you can. And then it all ends up in a delicious juice – discarding the painted shells.

9. Decorated cookies

Cooking time can also end up being a fun game – and, of course, very tasty. How about making cookies decorated with ghosts, pumpkins, bats and vampires? Little ones will love to help decorate the treats. In addition to cookies, it is worth making cupcakes and cakes, which also do not present much difficulty.

10. Hitting the Witch’s Wart

Draw a little witch on a piece of card stock – it can be the entire body or just the face. Blindfolded, the child must place the wart on the witch’s nose. The wart, in this case, can be made with a ball of duct tape. If you have more than one child at home, there can be a competition and the one who puts the wart closest to the right place wins.

See how it doesn’t take anything too elaborate to guarantee some fun moments?

Videos about Halloween pranks

If it’s tutorials with more Halloween games and homemade activities you’re looking for, the videos in the selection below have great ideas.

Easy-to-make balloon runner

With just 3 materials you can create a fun Halloween runner: balloons, crepe paper and masking tape. The idea is to hang the balloons on strips of paper that are attached to the ceiling. It may seem simple, but little ones will love running down this aisle. Try it!

Sensory toy for Halloween

Imagine having to put your hand inside a mystery box and discover, through touch, what’s inside it? That’s the idea of ​​the sensory box, which can give you goosebumps and bring many surprises. See in the video.

Creepy Slime for Halloween

If slime is already a hit with kids, imagine when it has a Halloween theme? The materials needed are glue, boric water, baking soda, food coloring and toy spiders. Slimy and fun!

As cool as playtime is time to have a good snack. Indulge in this list of Halloween foods, with tasty and sinister recipes.