Before Halloween, supply children with craft materials and let their imaginations run wild as they create their own costumes with this open-ended activity from The GIANT Encyclopedia of Monthly Activities For Children 3 to 6.
Materials
- crepe paper
 - large grocery bags and trash bags
 - markers and crayons
 - craft materials
 - tape
 - glue
 
What to Do
- Provide crepe paper, large paper grocery bags, trash bags, tape, crayons, markers, and a variety of craft materials.
 - Encourage the children to design their own capes and costumes.
 
*Safety Note: Closely supervise this activity so children do not put plastic bags on their heads or around their necks.