Skeleton Hands Cotton Swab Craft
Looking for a simple, spooky-themed fine motor activity that’s perfect for October? Try this Skeleton Hands Cotton Swab Craft! This fun, low-mess art project helps children develop hand-eye coordination, bilateral integration, and fine motor precision.
What You’ll Need
Black or dark-colored construction paper
White chalk or crayon
Cotton swabs
Scissors
Glue stick or liquid glue
How to Make It
Trace Hands: Have your child place one or both hands on the paper and trace around them with white chalk or crayon.
Cut Cotton Swabs: Trim some swabs in half to make “finger bones” of different lengths if needed.
Assemble the Skeleton: Glue the swabs inside the traced hand outlines to represent bones. Use longer swabs for the palms and shorter ones for the fingers.
Let It Dry: Once everything is glued down, allow the artwork to dry completely before displaying.
Make It Your Own
Add glow-in-the-dark paint or glitter glue for a magical twist!
Use black cardstock and white paint (or paint pen) instead of chalk for a bolder contrast.
Create a full skeleton collage by adding arm or leg bones next.
Therapeutic Benefits
Fine Motor Control: Strengthens small hand muscles while cutting, gluing, and positioning the swabs.
Visual-Motor Integration: Encourages careful placement and spatial awareness.
Bilateral Coordination: Requires both hands to work together, one to hold the swab, one to glue.
Sensory Engagement: Combines tactile and visual input in a seasonal, creative activity.
