Easy Frankenstein Craft - Free Printable Frankenstein

Looking for an easy Frankenstein craft to make with the kids this Halloween? This simple build-a-Frankenstein activity is a fun way to keep little hands busy while creating a very cute little monster for the spooky season.

All you need to do is print the free printable template, cut out the pieces, and glue Frankenstein's face together. The printable includes the green face, Frankenstein's hair, eyes, eyebrow, mouth, scar and side bolts, so there is very little preparation involved.

It's an easy craft for home, school, Halloween parties or a quiet afternoon activity during the Halloween season. Cutting and positioning the different pieces is also a great hands-on way for young children to practice fine motor skills.

Easy Frankenstein Craft for Kids

There's something about Frankenstein that makes him perfect for kids crafts. He looks spooky enough for Halloween, but this version is much more friendly than frightening.

This paper Frankenstein craft is particularly good for younger kids because there are no complicated supplies or fiddly instructions. Older kids can cut everything out independently, while little kids may need some help with the smaller pieces and Frankenstein's hair.

And while we tend to call the character "Frankenstein," a little bit of Halloween trivia is that in the original story of Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein is the scientist and the creature is actually Frankenstein's monster.

Either way, this big green monster makes a perfect Halloween craft!

Why You'll Love This Frankenstein Craft

This friendly Frankenstein craft is:

• Quick and easy to make with a handful of supplies.
• A fun activity for several age groups.
• Great for developing fine motor skills and scissor practice.
• An inexpensive Halloween activity with no additional cost once you have basic craft supplies.
• A great way to get kids involved in Halloween festivities.
• Easy to use at home, at school or during Halloween parties.
• Lots of fun for kids of all ages.

Best of all, the printable does most of the work for you.

Supplies Needed

You will need:

• Frankenstein template printed on white paper or light cardstock
• Safe scissors
• Glue stick or craft glue

Optional supplies include a black marker or black Sharpie for adding extra details, and googly eyes if your child would rather create their own silly expression.

You could also print the template in black and white and let children use green paint and black paint, or use green paper, black paper and construction paper to recreate the different parts.

How to Make This Frankenstein Craft

The printable is a two-page craft. One page contains the facial details, including the eyes, eyebrow, mouth, scar and bolts, while the second page contains the large green face and black hair section.

Here are the step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Print the Frankenstein Template

Download the free template and print both pages.

Regular printer paper works, but slightly thicker white paper or cardstock will make the finished Frankenstein sturdier.

If you're making this with several children at a Halloween party or in a classroom, print a copy for each child ahead of time.

Step 2: Cut Out the Pieces

Carefully cut around all of the pieces.

You should have the large green face, Frankenstein's hair, two eyes, the long eyebrow, Frankenstein's mouth, the scar and the two side bolts.

Young children may need an adult to help with the smaller shapes. Using safe scissors gives younger kids a chance to do some of the cutting with their own hands, which is a great way to work on hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Step 3: Add Frankenstein's Hair

Place the black hair piece along the top of the green face.

Position it so the pointed sections of Frankenstein's hair hang down over the forehead.

Once you are happy with the position, glue it in place.

Step 4: Add the Eyes

Glue the two eyes underneath the hair.

The half-closed eyes give this Frankenstein monster his funny, slightly grumpy expression.

You can follow the picture of the completed project or encourage kids to move the eyes around and make their own monsters look completely different.

For an extra silly version, swap the printable eyes for googly eyes.

Step 5: Glue on the Eyebrow

Add the long black eyebrow above the eyes.

You can glue it straight across like the example or tilt it slightly to change Frankenstein's expression.

This is a fun way for children to see how changing just one part of Frankenstein's face can make him look grumpy, sleepy or surprised.

Step 6: Add the Mouth and Scar

Glue the small black piece in place for Frankenstein's mouth, followed by the stitched scar on his cheek.

Children can also use a black marker to add extra stitches, freckles, a big smile or any other details they like.

Step 7: Add Frankenstein's Bolts

Finally, glue one bolt onto each side of the green face.

Try positioning part of each bolt behind the head so it looks as though the bolts are sticking out from the sides.

Allow the glue to dry and your Frankenstein craft is finished!

Make Your Own Frankenstein's Monster

One of the nicest things about this easy craft is that children don't have to copy the example exactly.

Let them create their own Frankenstein's monster by changing the position of the eyes, drawing a different mouth or adding extra scars with a black marker.

You could even set out scraps of construction paper and let older kids add eyebrows, ears or extra hair.

For a different version, cut 2-inch strips of black paper and glue them along the top instead of using the printable hair. Children could leave the strips straight, curl them around a pencil or snip the ends into different shapes.

There is no need for every child's project to look the same - creating their own monsters is part of the fun.

Ways to Use Your Finished Frankenstein

Once the glue has dried, there are lots of ways to use this cute little monster.

Hang several together as Halloween decorations, display them on a classroom wall, or add them to a Halloween bulletin board.

They would also make a fun activity station at a Halloween party. Put out the printed pieces, scissors and glue and let children assemble their Frankenstein between party games.

You could even use the finished characters to decorate a pretend haunted house or add craft sticks to the backs and turn them into simple puppets for some spooky fun on Halloween night.

Frankenstein Craft Ideas

If your kids enjoy this printable, you can use the same idea as inspiration for even more Frankenstein craft ideas.

Try making a paper bag puppet, a paper plate Frankenstein mask, a toilet paper roll Frankenstein or a Frankenstein handprint craft using green paint.

Another fun option is to cut a head shape from green construction paper and make the hair from black paper. Add googly eyes, draw Frankenstein's mouth with a black Sharpie and finish with paper bolts.

For older kids, craft sticks can be glued together and painted green and black to make another version of the character.

These kinds of fun Halloween crafts are a perfect way to spend a rainy October afternoon.

Turn It Into a Halloween Learning Activity

For preschoolers and younger kids, you can easily turn this fun craft into a simple learning activity.

Talk about colors and shapes as you assemble the pieces, count Frankenstein's eyes and bolts, or practice letter recognition by talking about the letter F for Frankenstein.

You could also pair the activity with Halloween coloring sheets, simple dot printables or a short Halloween children's book.

For little kids who don't enjoy anything too frightening, choose stories with friendly monsters and timid ghosts rather than scary characters. A short 5-minute spooky story followed by a craft can make a lovely Halloween afternoon activity.

Make It Part of a Halloween Party

This craft also works well for Halloween parties because it doesn't require lots of messy materials.

Print the templates before guests arrive and place scissors and glue at the table. Kids can cut and assemble their Frankenstein while adults prepare the next activity.

You could serve simple Halloween treats such as Frankenstein cookie pops, play Halloween music and display everyone's finished monsters together.

It can also be a fun activity for Frankenstein Friday if your school, homeschool group or family celebrates themed days during October.

More Freaky Frankenstein Crafts

Once you start making Frankenstein crafts, there are plenty of directions you can take them.

An avid kids crafter might want to try a paper plate version, a handprint Frankenstein, a paper bag puppet or a monster built from recycled cardboard.

Using seasonal crafts like these is a great time to let children experiment rather than worrying about creating something perfect. Give them the basic pieces and let them decide what their little monster should look like.

Whether you're preparing for a Halloween party, decorating for the spooky holiday or simply looking for a quick afternoon project, Frankenstein crafts are an easy way to get into the Halloween spirit.

Download the Free Printable Frankenstein Template

Ready to make your own?

Download the free printable template, print the two pages and follow the easy steps above to make your own Frankenstein.

DOWNLOAD THE FREE FRANKENSTEIN PRINTABLE

The printable contains the pieces needed to recreate the Frankenstein shown in this tutorial, including the green head, black hair and facial features.

This file is for personal use only. You may not alter, or re-sell this product.

Easy Frankenstein Craft - Free Printable Frankenstein

This simple Frankenstein craft is one of those Halloween activities you can pull together without lots of preparation. Print, cut, glue and your little monster is ready.

It's a hands-on way to encourage creativity, practice fine motor skills and enjoy some spooky season crafting without anything being too scary.

And because every child can arrange the pieces a little differently, you'll end up with a whole group of funny Frankenstein monsters rather than identical projects - which is half the fun.

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