Want to build creative and happy kids? Time for some crafting! I just love doing crafts with my kids, and I always have, which is precisely why you will find so many crafts and art activities on this blog of mine. Fun crafts for kids are the absolute best—those types of crafts that really
Looking for the perfect craft tutorial or activity to entertain the kids with at home? Check out these cardboard crafts! #DIY #Kids #Art
Pop, sparkle and reflect on the year with New Year's crafts for kids. Discover fun activities for counting down the days until January 1.
Next time you go out for a walk in the nature do gather some twigs, as we're showing a fun tutorial on how to make a lovely twig boat craft today. I do love recycled
These fun drama games and activity ideas are sure to bring hours of fun and laughter to the drama team or department. These games can be used as warm-ups,
This paper roll wizard craft is SO MUCH FUN. And with the free printable template, it's also really easy to make! We love making kids crafts that you can actually play with when you're done. Every time I make something that needs cut out pieces - like this paper roll wizard - I scan the pieces so I can make it again afterwards. I gave my 9 and 7 year olds the print outs with all the pieces (I'll include a link to the printable template below) and they made wizards for themselves without my help! And you know I
Paper plate weaving is a fun kids' craft activity that's perfect for practicing fine motor skills and keeping hands busy!
During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand
These adorable Dancing Princesses are the cutest Pipe Cleaner Craft for kids, are mess free, great for imaginary play and make sweetest room decorations.
This is the BEST paper tube Koi Fish, and one of several other Lunar New Year Animal inspired art lessons that we offer. This fun DIY craft is an original idea from ART CAMP Studio. It's a great year round project for all ages.
Teach your kids how to make their very own marshmallow catapult using common household supplies. How to construct a marshmallow launcher.
Weaving paper was one of my favorite crafts to do as a kid. It was really fun to see ordinary paper transformed into a paper weaving masterpiece!
This fire breathing dragon made from a toilet paper roll is an easy kids craft that uses simple craft supplies. When you blow into the end of the tube the tissue paper looks like flames coming out of the dragon's mouth! Fire Breathing Dragon Craft Add this activity to your crafty bucket list, because it's SO MUCH FUN! And it's ridiculously simple to make. Kids, toddlers and preschoolers will love to see the dragon blowing fire! The photos make me smile, just looking at them. Watch the Video Tutorial Here: (Or scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial and printable
Here’s how to make a rainstick using a cardboard tube and some crafting materials. The kids loved making this homemade instrument and using it to explore sound! Follow our Crafts for Kids Pinterest board! Homemade rainsticks make a great craft for kids and a fun science activity too. The kids love the creative freedom of …
Use newsprint as a building material for kids and teens to create some awesome crafts & DIY engineering projects!
Ah, nothing holds more creative possibilities than an empty cardboard box. Come on, that’s not really a box. Sure, it is a shipping parcel, but it can be so much more. It’s…
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Daffodils are blooming, the grass is green, and children in our town are happily trading homework, backpacks, and reading logs for spring
There is less than a month and our festive New Year spirit is rising again. Just like a sleeping fire dragon, who is raising from a volcano. Yes, it is
Fun and easy crafts for kids to make when bored at home! These cute little pipe cleaner animals are so simple to make with cheap supplies that you probably already have. A super creative craft project for older kids and teenagers! Full tutorial included on how to make these cute pipe cleaner animals.
We love Arts and Crafts for Kids and Salt Painting does not disappoint. Salt Art is so pretty and kids will love glue painting. It's inexpensive and so fun!
It’s not quite Halloween yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t throw a little monster mash for your little ones! We love this inventive DIY Monster Jaws craft from It’s Always Autumn – it transforms simple cereal boxes and craft supplies into a chompin’ good time. Find other great craft ideas in Design Studio, or explore …
Learn all about sound in this super-fun science twist on the classic tin can telephone activity. This version is even more kid-friendly because it uses Styrofoam cups. After making your string telephone, read the string telephone explanation with your kids to discover why it works! String Telephone Explanation: How Sound Waves Travel Learn how sound waves
Today I'm going to show you how to make pinwheels - they are so pretty and they really spin! These are a simple, summertime craft project you can make with household materials. Since I wanted to make these for my kids, I really needed to find a way to make sure the pinwheel wouldn't break apart and send pieces flying everywhere! This method works beautifully! I had posted another pinwheel project before, but I just wasn't happy with the results. You can check out my other paper pinwheels tutorial here, but keep in mind that I much prefer this new
RAINBOW PAPER PLATE TAMBOURINES - A fab homemade musical instrument to inspire creativity and fun.
This article contains crafts ideas using paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls. Perfect paper roll projects for adults and kids!
Did you know you can make an origami cat, dog, and even Santa Claus? Find out more about such exciting concepts and ideas about origami craft for kids.
I've been making these colourful paper garlands to brighten up our new home. They are really easy and very inexpensive. All you need are some long strips of paper and a few dabs of glue. If you stick or draw some eyes on the end they also make great paper snakes/catterpillars. My three year old
Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my …
Get more than 80 great recycled craft ideas from common supplies like tin cans, plastic bottles, cardboard, glass jars are more. These are perfect for celebrating earth day at home or at school.
Connect with your kids and teach binary coding at the same time in this fun coding bracelets activity for kids! This is one of our favorite technology activities for kids! “What if the other kids
Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living. Creative ideas and crafts for the kids over summer plus some out of the box ideas to make a memorable summer!
Next time you are looking for a simple way to entertain the kids, try this fun puppet activity shared by Valerie, from Inner Child Fun. Follow Valerie’s suggestions and you can create your ow…
17+ fun and creative crafts and activities to help you introduce and learn Canadian symbols as well as celebrate Canada Day with your kids!
Teaching rocks for kids can be fun, interactive and even yummy with these creative ideas. These 15 activities and ideas are perfect for teaching science about rocks that includes the rock cycle, the types of rocks and more! You'll even love how these ideas integrate food {yum!}, creativity and songs to meet all learners. Rocks for Kids 1. Rock Formations Worksheet - Students can take what they know about rocks and use them creatively to create rock formations. This is a more artistic way to work with rocks for kids and makes a great display next to a classroom anchor chart. {Free
If your child loves telling and writing stories use these free printable story cubes to inspire creativity and get your stories started.
