Mummy Facts for Kids
Before we start with our Crafts about mummies let’s check out some facts for kids first.
What Are Mummies?
A mummy can be a person or animal whose body has been dried and preserved after death.
Why Were Bodies Mummified in Ancient Egypt?
Egyptians could think of no better life than the present. They believed in life after death. So they mummified their bodies as a home for their souls and spirits. If the body was destroyed, they believed the spirit might be lost (source).
7 Fun Mummy Facts
- The practice did not start in Egypt.
- The Egyptians took 70 Days to mummify bodies.
- They didn’t take the heart out.
- Egyptians mummified animals as well.
- Mummies only weighed A Few Pounds.
- The mouths were often left open.
- Mummification businesses made good money.
According to reports, an ancient South American culture (Chinchorro) was the first to mummify 2000 years before the Egyptians formed their own technique.
It took the Egyptians 70 days for their technique. They also left the heart in place and the mouth open.
Since they believed the heart was the “center of a person’s being and intelligence”. The mouth on the other hand was opened in a special ceremony so the dead still can eat and drink in their afterlife.
Did you know a mummy only weighs 5 pounds? That’s not much, isn’t it?
These and more facts about mummies can be found here.
Mummy Books for Kids
So now that we learned a little bit more about mummies, let’s have a look at some great books about mummies next.
Mummy Crafts for Halloween
25 Spooky Mummy Crafts for Preschoolers
Free Printable Mummy Craft Template
Time to get spooky with this super easy preschool mummy craft. Go get your free printable here.
Halloween Mummy Clay Pot Craft
Are you looking for a fun mummy art project for Halloween? So why not turn clay pots into fun mummies or other Halloween creatures.
Mummy Mason Jars
Instead of clay pots, you could also recycle old pasta jars and turn them into mummies.
By the way, mummies don't always have to be white. They look stunning in black and gold.
Easy Toilet Roll Mummy Craft for Preschoolers
You could also download these fun mummy printables and turn old toilet rolls into mummies for Halloween. They look pretty spooky, don't they?
Mummy Paper Puppet Printable
These printable mummies on the other hand make fun puppets. You can download them at the following link.
Water Bottles Craft Mummies
If you have a Halloween party planned, why not turn the water bottles for kids into mommies? If you use colored or glow-in-the-dark googly eyes they will love it.
Mummy Treat Boxes
What would Halloween be without treats? Try this mummy treat boxes out of paper rolls next.
Mini Puppet Mummy Craft
Do your kids like to play with puppets? Then make your own mini mummy puppets out of them. Green pipe cleaners here are used as arms.
Mummy Craft for Preschool
This is an easy preschool mummy craft. With only a couple of steps, they can make their own mummies. Read all about it here.
Simple Mummy Rock Nature Craft for Halloween
Do you like to paint rocks? In this case that is not even necessary. With help of googly eyes and dental floss, you can turn rocks into Halloween mummies.
Paper Plate Mummy Craft for Preschoolers (Free Template)
Time for some paper plate fun. Here you can learn how to make colorful paper plate mummies. Go check it out.
Mummy Paper Plate Lacing Craft
This paper plate mummy on the other hand is a lacing project which helps your children to work on their motor skills. I recommend this mummy craft for pre-k 4 and up.
Mummy Bowling
Do you like Halloween games? Then learn here how to make your own mummy game and get ready for your next Halloween party.
Free Printable Mummy Craft Idea: Pillow Boxes
Aren't these mummy pillow boxes cute? They are also free, so go and check them out here.
Front Porch Mummies
Did you decorate your house yet? If you are still looking for a fun front porch Halloween idea, go check out these mummy boards and let your children help you paint and decorate them.
Mummpy Candy Apple
Time for some Halloween treats. Here is a great mummy recipe for caramel apples. They look so delicious!
Mummy Door Decoration
If you didn't like the mummy front porch boards, you might like these mummy front door decorations. I thought it looks pretty cool.
Halloween Mummy Balloons
Every party should have some balloons. When it comes to Halloween these fun mummy balloons are easy enough to make. If you use glow-in-the-dark googly eyes they even light up at night. Spooky!
DIY Mummy Craft Cards
Do you like to send Halloween cards? Then check out this mummy card tutorial below.
And don't forget to check out these 25 Best Halloween Quotes for your cards afterward. f
Mummy Halloween Jar Craft
If you like it more colorful I like to recommend this mummy jar project. You can use which color you like but these bright colors look pretty amazing to me.
How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Preschool Mummy Craft
Green it is for this toilet paper roll preschool mummy craft. After coloring your toilet rolls let your preschool students roll and turn them into monster-looking mummies.
Yarn Wrapped Mummy Craft
If you didn't like any of our mummy arts and crafts so far, go try this yarn wrapping mummy project with your toddler next.
After cutting your mummy use yarn and wrap it around them. It will help your kids to work on their motor skills.
Moving Eyes Paper Plate Mummy Craft
This paper plate mummy is actually pretty cool. With an easy trick, you can make moving eyes and let your children scare others.
Mummy Jar Candle DIY
Time to light up the dark fall nights with this fun mummy candle jar. Learn how to turn jars into Halloween candles and place them in your window or on the front porch.
Preschool Mummy Craft: Candy Bars
Why not wrap your candy bar and turn them into mummies for trick or treat. Let your children help you and make a competition out of your mummy project. See who is the fastest.
Easy Mummy Pumpkin For Halloween
Last but not least you can also turn your pumpkins into mummies. I like this Halloween project since you do not have to carve and it is safer for smaller children.
Here are more No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas. Go check them out!