October Halloween Costume Decorating Freebie – Creative Writing and Fine Motor Art Activity for Kids

This October decorate your Halloween costume freebie combines creativity, writing, and fine motor practice in one fun seasonal activity. Students design and decorate their own costume, then write about it using a simple sentence starter or descriptive prompt. The activity encourages imagination, coloring, and fine motor coordination while reinforcing writing skills — perfect for pre-K through 2nd grade.

Ideas for use:

• Add to October writing centers or morning tubs for a creative activity.

• Use as a whole-group art and writing project during Halloween week.

• Pair with crayons, markers, or craft materials for hands-on costume decorating.

• Encourage descriptive writing by having students share and label their costumes.

• Display finished pages for a classroom “Halloween Costume Parade” bulletin board.

What’s Included:

• Printable decorate-your-own Halloween costume template

• Writing section for students to describe their costume

• Open-ended design to promote creativity and self-expression

• Supports fine motor skill development through coloring and drawing

• Low-prep, print-and-go seasonal resource