Toddler Activities Lollipop Ghost

This is so cute for Halloween and uses just a few materials. Even the youngest children can make these with a little assistance. Cute lollipop favors or Halloween party decorations. Perfect for a preschool or kindergarten class activity or to make to hand out at Halloween.

Materials

Tootsie Roll Pops (these are the best sized pops and easier to work with than smaller lollipops.
2 Kleenex tissues recommended (the thicker tissues are much easier to work with)
Tiny hair elastics. If you don't have elastics, a 6" piece of white yarn will work as well.
Pair of wiggly eyes or a Sharpie black marker
Bow (optional) but very cute! Use yarn or ribbon. They have mini premade options as well in the craft sections.
Elmer's Glue if using wiggly eyes.

Helpful Items

Newspaper to work on
If this is a class activity, it is helpful to have a parent working with individuals for kindergarten and small groups for older kids.

Steps to make Halloween Lollipop Ghosts

Center Lollipop on 2 Pieces of Kleenex

Lay two sheets of tissue on a flat surface so that you see 8 corners.
Place the lollipop in the center, candy side down. (See Photo)
Place the lollipop with the tissues into the palm of your child's hand. Help your child bunch up the tissue around the lollipop.
Using a tiny hair elastic, slip in over the candy part of the lollipop. If you don't have elastics you can you a piece of white yarn and tie it snugly around the base of the candy to form the head of your ghost. Tie firmly but be careful as it is delicate and can tear easily.
Glue on wiggly eyes or use the marker to make the eyes and mouth. If using a marker or sharper, don't hold the pen for a long time so it doesn't bleed.
Add a bow if desired.

Gather up the tissue around the lollipop

Tips and Suggestions

I like the Tootsie Roll pops because it is larger and easier to work with although Dum Dum pops will work as well. I'd use one sheet of tissue for the smaller lollipops.
Easiest way to make bow is to get 1/8 inch ribbon to tie with and 1/4 inch ribbon for the bow. Form bow with the 1/4 inch decorative ribbon and tie in the middle with a double knot with a piece 1/8 inch ribbon about six inches long. Use the remainder of the ribbon to tie around the "neck" of the ghost.