Last Updated on August 12, 2026 by Amanda Leemis
Our free printable skeleton craft is the perfect hands-on activity for Halloween, a human body unit, or anytime little learners want to explore how our bones help us move! Simply print the free template, cut out the pieces, and assemble your very own friendly skeleton while building fine motor skills, practicing scissor skills, and having lots of creative fun. Be sure to check out our Halloween Learning Hub for tons of spooky fun!
The Best Skeleton Craft for Pre-K!
Materials Needed: paper plate, cardstock paper, scissors, glue stick, glitter white tissue paper, markers, free skeleton cutouts
Step 1: Print your free skeleton cutouts onto cardstock paper. Next, cover your paper plate with tissue paper squares. I decided to use a white tissue with glitter! You can make your skeleton any color you ilke!
Step 2: Use your scissors to cut out your skeleton pieces. Next, use markers or crayons to color your eyes and teeth. If you’re excited about Halloween crafting, check out our Ghost Craft and Witch Craft!
Step 3: Use a glue stick to paste the pieces to the paper plate. Yay! You’re done! Be sure to hang your skeleton somewhere that needs a bit of spooky cheer! Don’t forget to print your ghost coloring pages
The Best Skeleton Books for Preschool
Take a look at some great skeleton books to go along with your skeleton craft! Read The Skeleton and the Cat, Skeletons are Not Spooky, and If You Ever Meet a Skeleton. Readin with your little ones is a great way to bond this spooky season, plus you’ll learn some fun Halloween vocabulary words!
Shake Those Bones! Skeleton Movement Game
After making your skeleton craft, it’s time to get up and shake those bones! Put on your favorite kid-friendly Halloween songs and invite little learners to dance along. This simple movement activity helps preschoolers practice body awareness, listening skills, coordination, and gross motor skills! For an extra challenge, pause the music and yell “Freeze those bones!” Everyone has to freeze like a silly skeleton until the music starts again.
As the music plays, call out different bones and body parts for your little ones to move:
- Shake your hands!
- Wiggle your fingers!
- Stomp your feet!
- Bend your knees!
- Roll your shoulders!
- Shake your whole skeleton!
Click below to print your free skeleton craft cutouts!
