Minecraft Mob Masks

Children create their own wearable masks of popular Minecraft mobs (Creeper, Enderman, Pig, Steve/Alex).

Supplies (per child):

• Paper plates or square card (to mimic Minecraft blocky faces)

• Elastic string or popsicle sticks (to hold mask)

• Coloured card/paper (green, black, pink, peach, brown, blue, purple)

• Glue sticks, scissors, tape

• Black marker pens

• Optional: Pre-printed square templates for eyes, mouths, and noses

Steps:

1. Choose a Mob – Children decide whether to make a Creeper, Enderman, Pig, or Steve/Alex.

2. Base Plate – Give each child a paper plate or square card as the mask base.

3. Cut Eye Holes – Staff help cut out square eye holes for visibility.

4. Add Colour Blocks – Using coloured card, cut and glue small squares to create the pixelated mob face:

   • Creeper: green base with black square eyes and mouth.

   • Enderman: black base with purple rectangle eyes.

   • Pig: pink base with square snout and eyes.

   • Steve/Alex: peach/tan base with brown hair, blue eyes, mouth.

5. Attach String/Stick – Punch holes at the sides and tie elastic, or tape on a popsicle stick as a handle.

6. Show & Wear – Once complete, kids parade their mob masks!

Other Information:

• Estimated time: 30–45 minutes.

• Works well as a calmer craft activity after high-energy games.

• Encourage mixing colours for unique designs (rainbow Creeper, diamond Pig, etc.).