Let's make a fidget spinner! Fidget spinners are the latest fad, but you don't have to buy one. We are going to show you how to make a new fidget spinner

I'm super excited to announce the launch of my new hello, Wonderful craft kits! The kits are planet-friendly, creative and of course, super fun!

Looking for a natural easy kids craft for earth day? All you need is a few plants or flowers and some clay. Roll the imprint of the spring flowers into the clay for a beautiful impression. This is a project you will want to try!

Make a tissue paper jellyfish craft that lights up in the dark – just like a real bioluminous jellyfish! This is a fun and easy ocean animal craft for kids

Brighten up your space with an adorable plastic bottle butterfly. This recycled craft is SO FUN to make! Who knew you could create such a pretty butterfly from a recycled bottle?! Use our free butterfly templates (find the links below!) and some paint markers to breathe new life into an everyday soda bottle. Transform your recycled pop bottle into a colourful butterfly. It's a great spring and summer craft for the whole family! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. How to

In this easy DIY maracas craft, you'll learn how to make your own musical instruments with inexpensive items and in less than 30 minutes with your little one! Step by step instruct

Make a gorgeous yarn butterfly craft for Spring using this simple weaving technique. The finished yarn butterflies look so pretty!

There's little better than getting kids out in nature and letting them explore. Chances are, they'll soon have a pocket full of treasures they collected; things that caught their attention and delighted them in some way. Today, we’re combining recycled cardboard with collected treasures from nature to make fun nature crowns for kids! Here’s how to make them! How to Make a DIY Nature Crown for Kids Step 1. Gather Supplies. Supplies Needed: Flexible Cardboard Masking Tape Hot Glue and Glue Gun Nature Items: pine cones, acorns, leaves, bark, twigs, pine needles etc. Step 2. Measure head size, cut cardboard

Learn how to build a catapult! This STEM activity is so fun for kids and needs just a few simple supplies! Plus learn history in the process.

Popsicles are the most easily available craft item which if you store every time after having a popsicle you may not even have to buy them from a craft store. And here I have curated many ideas of putting them to some creative use.

I’m volunteering for a summer camp next week, and have been asked to come up with three morning crafts and two for the afternoons. I’ve taught crafts at this camp before, though I could…

Welcome campers and parents! My girls and I are thrilled to have you visit us during "Let's Go Camping" week of Summer Fun Camp 2013. I was a Girl Scout

Learn the tips and tricks of how to make string art EASILY!! this is a fun rainbow heart string art project great for kids and teens and adults alike!

There’s nothing more creative than putting together your own little town full of our sweet Cardboard Roll House Craft. Fun and easy, too!

Looking for a fun craft to make with the kids this week for Shark Week? I've got you covered!

Bible Base – Daniel 3 2 Different king’s 2 Different Laws king Neb with a big head the 1 True God who’s law is good. Who Will you Worship? King Neb, with a big head, made a MASSIV…

Learning How to Make a Kaleidoscope doesn't have to be a difficult activity, especially when your kids want to make one themselves. Easy kids' crafts like this one are perfect for letting your little ones show their creativity. They will have a blast creating their own unique kaleidoscope using toilet paper roll crafts and fun colored paper. There are just so many different ways that they can make their kaleidoscope, and this activity is also a great science project that will have your kids learning about the refraction of light off of a mirrored surface.

If you liked our previous paper rings or rolled paper flower ideas, you are going to love these adorable flower paper rings (and we have a handy template to make these easy peasy). These are

Learn all about Australian landmarks, culture, and food through crafts, activities, and recipes with these fun Australia activities for kids.

This is a simple craft that is great for preschoolers and up. I love that we’ve made use of all of the plastic lids we’ve been collecting from yoghurt tubs, and my kids are always up for any craft involving glitter so this one was a hit! You will need • Plastic clear lids • Tacky craft glue (or PVA if you don’t have tacky glue) • Loose glitter •

Clothespins are used mainly for hanging laundry out to dry but nowadays there are many more uses for them. Clothespins can be used to create adorable crafts, decor and can be useful in other ways. Today I will be sharing some Clothespin Crafts for Adults and Kids that will inspire you with a fun craft

Use these materials to make an easy diy paint brush - or a bunch of them! An easy way to use natural materials to make art supplies. A must-see!

If your looking for ideas to make your meeting more fun while discovering the technology behind entertainment, you have come to the right place. Using some of these activities below your girls will start understanding the ins and outs of things like amusement park rides, sound effects, video games and animations. Below are a few ideas to get you started. Entertainment Technology Activity Booklet Before jumping into a few ideas, do you want to skip all the planning? If so, use this Activity Booklet with activities that are hands on to keep the girls engaged while digging into the science behind all the types of entertainment that we love to use today such as amusement park rides, sound effects, video games and animations. This badge will teach your girls more about these things using a variety of games, experiments and activities. With a step by step activities, you can’t ask for a easier way to run your meeting. Learn more and get yours today! Be sure to also checkout these other activities your girls will love: Creative Writing Fun: Scribe Activities Shop The Smarter Way: Savvy Shopper Activities Focus On What Matters: Staying Fit Activities How To Be A Amazing Detective Activities Other Fun Activities To Try Fun with Acoustics Have your girls pick out a song that they all like. Then take them to different areas of meeting space: outside, small bathroom, large room, smaller room. In each space play the music first with ears uncovered, then have them cover their ears with piece of paper and play it again. Talk about how the sounds are different both with and without paper and depending on the space your in that your playing the music. Learning More About Animation If your girls are very interested in making their very own slow motion animation. I highly recommend this how to book called Animation Lab For Kids. It has so many hands on projects the girls can run their own meeting because nothing requires prior experience. They could make their own zoetrope or flip book, and there are explanations on different methods of shooting. The girls could experiment with different art material like clay and paper. The book even covers how they can plan a film, write the script, make the storyboards and create the set. Honestly it covers much of what this badge is all about. Marble Run Ideas Have your girls gather up old paper towel and toilet paper rolls and make their very own marble run track. They can paint them and design them anyway they want. Below is a variation to just a simple marble run track. Create a Roller Coaster as a Group What you need: Marbles, Oak tag, thin cardboard, or tagboard, Tape, Books, Cups, Scissors, Paper, Writing utensils image credit: frugalfun4boys.com/ How to do activity: Depending on number of girls either do as one group or split into pairs depending on girls there Explain to the girls that they are going to explore amusement parks by building their own roller coasters. The marble will be the “car” and the other materials can be used to build the track. Girls should work together in their groups to build a roller coaster from the given supplies. They can plan their coaster before they start building using the paper and writing utensils. You may need to help girls with some of the more difficult building aspects. Encourage girls to try to make u-turns, loops, and hills. For an extra challenge, girls can try to get the marble to fly through the air into the cup. Have girls demonstrate their coasters to other groups when they are finished. Sound Effect Hunt Have all the girls sit down and close their eyes. One at a time, using the directions in the chart below, make the sound effects and ask the girls to guess the sound you are simulating. Remind the girls that they are trying to guess what the sound could be, not what the sound is. Sound Bingo This is a fun game of bingo that uses sounds instead of telling you want to cover. This game comes with 4 bingo boards so you can put your girls into teams if you have more than 4 girls. It has 48 different sounds so lots of chances to guess the sounds. Get yours here: Sound Bingo Game If you don’t want to spend the time planning, our Activity Booklet has step-by-step instructions with activities that don’t require any planning other than gathering supplies and printing booklets. What do we do after your girls complete the activities? Well of course give them the badge to display proudly on their vest, they earned it! Additionally If you are like many leaders we want to award our girls when they complete something even beyond just the patch. One great way to show achievement is with a certificate. Don’t worry you don’t have to make them, I found a resource that has done all the work for you and all you have to do is print them and customize the certificates with each girl’s name, badge or award earned, date, and troop leader. Editable certificates perfect for awarding girls after earning a badge. Organize Your Troop Parties This Year with a 25+ page Leader Planner This Leader Planner is from another amazing blogger named Jen her blog is called “I am StrawjenBerry” With the help of Jen I wrote a blog post explaining everything you will get in this planner. It has everything you need to plan your troop year. The planner contains your calendar, meeting planners, rosters and badge trackers in one safe place for when you need it. Read more Enjoy every minute being a leader and continue to inspire your girls!

I teach students about art, creativity, and visual problem solving at Carthage Junior High. My wife is also an art teacher, and my three kids are all into their own arts, music, drama, imaginary unicorn development!

Paper beads (or magazine beads) are a fun and simple craft to make with your child! Step-by-step instructions and tips included.

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Simple 3D cardboard birds.

Toilet paper roll sculptures by Junior Fritz Jacquet

This is the third in a series of posts on the Craft and Tinker Badges. I previously wrote about the Daisy and Brownie plans. I did th...

Use marbles and natural acorn caps to make acorn pendants for a necklace with this acorn marble necklace DIY jewelry-making tutorial.

Easy and colourful geometric tissue paper lanterns kids can make. Upcycle plastic containers into beautiful DIY night lights!

Die Schraubenfigur ist auch ein schönes Vatertagsgeschenk. Schnell, günstig, besonders und kann von den Kleinsten für Papa gemacht werden.

I made these easy Sun Catchers a few weeks ago when we did actually have sun. They are so easy to make and look really pretty and cheerful hanging up... I love…

they are full of color!

Making string art can be extremely relaxing and mesmerizing. This form of art isn't reserved just for big kids, this flower string art is perfect for younger kids to make and it looks adorable. This

Add some extra jingle and sparkle to your backyard this year with a handmade beaded wind chime with bells.

Creating colorful art using old magazines and construction paper. A simple project for a summer day!

Make homemade spinning tops out of cardboard and marbles! These tops are fun to create, and they spin REALLY well. Great craft for kids!

The anatomy of our hands is complex and intricate. To explore how our fingers on our hands are able to move, build a robot hand with your kid!

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 …

For this Cherry Blossom Craft we're using good old tissue paper to create beautiful, Spring blossoms.Here I've used two tones of pinks

Creative crafts to keep teens and tweens busy. Easy craft projects for teens to work on with their friends.