Making a Child's Felt BookUse pre-cut sheets of felt to create a unique book. The pages can be decorated with any of you previous crafts and kid crafts that you desire. Here is an idea to start from.
Making a Rainbow and Clouds Paper Twirler Room DecorTransform a painted paper plate into this rainbow and cloud twirling hanging for your child's room. They can help with the painting and assembly.
DIY Party Hat Volcano Experiment for KidsBaking soda and vinegar make a dramatic foaming volcano to make with your kids. Save a party hat for the classic cone shape or make one yourself.
Making Wood Craft Magnetic SticksDyed craft sticks work well for making your young child some fun magnetic strips. They can create on the fridge front while you work in the kitchen.
How to Make a Ribbon WandThis pretty ribbon wand is easy to make with supplies you may already have at home. This is a great project to do with your kids.
DIY Foil Cheering Pom PomsIf you have a young cheerleader in your home, make a set of these sparkly foil pom poms. They can be customized to match any school or professional sports team.
Making a Jellyfish Piñata for KidsIf you have bored kids or are planning a party, make these cute little jellyfish piñatas. They also make adorable decorations.
Making Planetary ArtworkRecreate the entire solar system with supplies you probably already have at home. It's a great way to decorate a child's room and learn about the planets.
Paper Plate Clock for Teaching TimeTransform a paper plate into an inexpensive teaching tool. Follow the steps below to make a paper plate clock for teaching your little ones how to tell time.
Homemade Air Dry ClayMake this easy air dry clay to help amuse your kids during school vacations. This clay is made with ingredients you may already have at home and will stay soft and flexible.
Paper Mosaic Art for KidsWhen you or your children craft using construction paper there are inevitably scraps. Turn them into fun mosaic art projects with your children. See how this technique was used to make a rocket ship and a jet.
Making Woven Coconut Leaf ShrimpTeaching kids to improve their motor skills was the impetus for this fun craft. We have a tutorial to help you make woven coconut leaf shrimp. They are fun to make, play with, and perhaps even to use as outdoor decor.
Making a Lion Spoon PuppetKids love to play with stick puppets. Turn a plastic spoon into this cute lion by following the simple steps in the project provided here.
Making a Paper Plate HedgehogCute little hedgehogs are a fun craft motif for children. In this paper plate project you will be shown how to make this colorful guy to display in your child's room. Older children can make it themselves. Little ones may need help cutting.
Making Felt Wand PointersCut out felt shapes such as hearts and stars and glue onto dowels to make felt wand pointers. Instructions follow.
Creating a Colorful Doodle MonsterGlue pieces of twine to a sheet of paper to create doodles. Younger kids can draw a meandering doodle with a marker. Then fill in the spaces with watercolors. Add one or multiple eyes to create your own unique doodle monster.
Making a Paper Bowl Pet Turtle DecorationTransform a paper bowl into a cute pet turtle for your little one. The list of supplies used and instructions follow.
How to Make a Pasta and Bead BraceletPaint dry elbow macaroni with watercolors. When dry, cut in half and string pasta and beads onto nylon string to create colorful bracelets. The kids will really enjoy helping to make these for themselves and to give to family and friends.
Making a Clothespin Flying ButterflyA spring clip style clothespin, scissors, construction paper, glue, a pipe cleaner, googly eyes, and a marker or other decorative embellishments are what you will need to make this fun flying butterfly with your toddler. Give it a try following the steps below.
Making Teeny Tiny Dolly SlippersThese teeny tiny slippers are a fun craft for kids to make for their dolls. Gather the supplies listed below and make a pair. If you are looking for a cute baby shower decoration consider scattering some of these about on the main table.
Making a Handprint Giraffe BookmarkYour child's handprint becomes a delightful paper giraffe bookmark. You will need construction paper, scissors, a dot marker, googly eyes, glue, and a Sharpie to create a fun kids' art project that also serves as a bookmark.
How to Make a Recycled Paper Bag Doodle BookUsing recycled paper bags, a piece of cardboard, looseleaf rings, and some decorations such as stickers or photos cut from magazines you can make a great doodle book for you children. The kids can help in the creation step as well. What a fun way for them to while away the hours on a rainy day, in the car, or anytime.
Making a Drinking Straw Space RocketMake a space rocket from construction paper. Use the straw to propel it skyward. This is a fun indoor toy and would make an excellent party favor. Or you could have the kids each construct one as part of a group craft project at a child's birthday party.
Making a Paper Hand Shaped Flower BookmarkUse a traced outline of your child's hand to create this cute paper, hand shaped flower, bookmark. It is very quick and easy to make following the instructions on this page.
Making a Rocket Paper TwirlerMake a specialized paper plater twirler. Decorate with paint and then add a construction paper rocket ship and space elements for an excellent bit of decor for your child's room. They can help with the design and construction.
Carrot Counting Activity for ToddlersTeach your young child how to count by making this cute carrot counting activity. Toddlers will have fun placing the correct number of paper leaves into the carrot pockets to match the number on the carrot.
How to Make a Toilet Paper Tube OctopusThis is a fun indoor project for the kids. Younger ones might need help with the cutting. Use your choice of colored paper to cover the tube. Here is another crafting use for the stash of TP tubes. Make several of these friendly TP tube octopi or octopodes.
Making a Door HangerDoor hangers are a quick and easy way to decorate for almost any occasion. You can customize them for any holiday and to your own decorating style.
Making Mini ScarecrowsStuff toddler clothing with newspaper or other stuffing material and add balloon heads to make these fun mini scarecrows. Kids will love creating this project. It is perfect for after school programs or daycare centers.
Making a Toilet Roll Flower-in-a-PotGet with your kids or students and make these cute TP roll potted flowers. The instructions, supplies list, and helpful photos can be found below.
Making a Ladybug PotDecorate a clay flower pot with images of ladybugs to create seed planters, fun holders for pencils, etc. This is a fun kids' craft. With a polyurethane finish they could be left outside.
How to Make 3D Hand ArtThis is a fun project for both kids and adults. Follow these instructions to turn a simple tracing of your hand into an awesome piece of 3-D art.
Making Edible Standing RainbowsTo make a fun edible standing rainbow, all you need is Fruit Loops cereal, marshmallows, and pipe cleaners. This is a good kids' craft to learn about colors and threading with a pipe cleaner.
Making A Stamp Pad at HomeStart with a shallow plastic container, a thin sheet of foam or a sponge, some powdered dye, and rubbing alcohol. Then follow the instructions below to make your own stamp pad.
Making a Reindeer Handprint Antler HatIf your child loves to dress up with homemade hats, try this fun to make reindeer handprint antler hat. It is made using simple supplies such as construction paper, googly eyes, tape, a pom pom, and fancy pipe cleaners.
Making Thanksgiving Counting CupsLaminate seasonal graphic designs, then mark the outside of a paper or plastic cups with numbers appropriate to the age of the kids. This project results in Thanksgiving counting cups. Use them at a preschool or family gathering, fun and learning combined.
DIY Rainbow Name Room DecorThis craft was made by a child using recycled cardboard, sheet foam, and pipe cleaners. It is a fun project that can then be hung in their room. Learn how he did it from the instructions provided below.
Experiments with Baking Soda and VinegarMany of us have had fun at home and school mixing vinegar and baking soda to create that excellent fizzing effect. This page contains some ideas or experiments that use baking soda and vinegar.
Haunted House Math MatUsing a printable page of haunted houses and some seasonal erasers you can put together this fun math game to help younger children learn their numbers. They will have fun playing with this haunted house math mat.
Craft Ideas Using Scrap Wood in Bible School?Wood scraps lend themselves to a wide variety of fun and useful crafts. This page contains many excellent ideas for Bible school craft ideas that use scrap wood.
Making a Sculpture PaintingMix craft glue and paint in a bowl and swirl pieces of cotton around to color it. Then adhere to a sheet of paper, spreading the cotton out to create your 3-D painting.
Making a Flower Girl Kid CollageDraw the form of a girl and allow the kids to use fabric scraps, punched paper flowers, colored pens, wiggly eyes, rhinestones, and more to create this cute flower girl. This collage activity can be altered to to fit your needs and the materials you might already have. This page includes, instructions, a supplies list, and a download of the pattern needed to work on the project.
Making Q-Tip Painted Fall TreesThe kids can make these pretty fall trees using Q-tips instead of brushes to paint the leaves. Learn how on this page.
Making a Mini Wreath with StickersA fun child's craft is making a mini wreath with stickers. There are so many kinds of sticker designs that you can make them for the season or a specific holiday.
How to Make a No Sew Mini PouchTrace a circle onto a piece of felt, then punch small holes around the outer edge. Thread a bit of yarn through the holes and pull it up. You have made a cute no-sew mini pouch. Get for the kids to store found items such as rocks, favorite beads, etc.
Making a Robin's Nest CraftThis adorable robin's nest is made using peat moss from the craft store and small blue plastic eggs.
How to Make Handprint Winter CardinalsMake these cute winter cardinals with your child's handprint. It's a great way to create a momento to send to family members.
Making Huichol Style Yarn or Thread PaintingsLearn how to make a Huichol style yarn or thread painting. The Huichol are an indigenous people who live in four states in Mexico including Jalisco and Durango. Their traditional folk art is characterized by colorful designs dating back centuries. This style can be tailored to various projects including yarn art crafts for children.
Creating Glitter Art in a Ziploc BagKids love to create with glitter glue, but it can be quite messy. Try this solution. Place a piece of paper and some glue in a ziplock bag. They can smear the glue about creating an artwork. Later when the glue dries it is time to display their creation.
Making a Child's Felt Wrist Control PanelUse your crafting skills to enhance your child's imagination. If they need a wristband control panel to charge their batteries or for performing other functions, get out your felt, button, and thread. This version even has its own charging cord; a very important accessory.
How to Make A Pipe Cleaner CrownThe young royals in your family will have fun wearing and perhaps helping to make these cute pipe cleaner crowns. Add a few craft jewels and their reign is set to begin.
Blow Painting IdeasThis page contains some fun blow painting craft projects for the kids. You will need craft paint or water colors and a drinking straw. Other easy to find paint applicators can include Q-tips for a different effect.
Paper Acorn Kids' CraftsFall is the time for beautiful leaf colors and acorns. Let the kids get into the season with paper acorn crafts that they can make and display.
Raised Salt Fall Kids' ArtworkYour kids or students will love creating these fun fall leaves. You will need glue, salt, and food coloring plus a few more supplies. Get started and then move on to other shapes and colors.
Making a Penny SpinnerGive food packaging a second use by making a free and fun toy penny spinner. This is a very easy to make toy that will entertain younger children for quite awhile.
How to Make a Pipe Cleaner Butterfly RingPipe cleaners have been a favorite toy and craft supply for decades. Fashion colored pipe cleaners into a cute butterfly ring following the instructions found on this page.
Feed the Monster Math GameThis cute paper bag craft is the basis for a math game that will make learning addition fun. It can be tailored for different ages and skills. Make this fun 'feed the monster' math game using the instructions and photos provided below.
Personalized Turtle Wall ArtThink about using a piece of your child's art to make a bit of wall art. Here we see a painting transformed into a personalized turtle wall art piece.
Growing Borax CrystalsUsing a mix of borax and water, you and the kids can create unique crystals that you grow on shaped pipe cleaners. Let us show you how to grow borax crystals.
Making Butterfly SpoonsTrace your child's handprint onto colorful paper. Add a painted plastic spoon and paper antennae to create these butterfly spoons.
DIY Fur Covered NotebookYou can easily make your own interpretation of this cute yarn, fur, covered notebook for school or work. It is 3D and will definitely brighten your day. Try this DIY fur covered notebook.
Fun Fall Activities For KidsWith the arrival of fall it is fun to have a few seasonal activities for the kids. This page contains fall activities such as a coloring page and a crossword puzzle.
Making a Miniature Soap BibleVacation bible school teachers will love making this craft with the kids. This page contains instructions for making a miniature soap bible from a bar of Ivory soap.
Heart Shaped Caterpillar Name PuzzleUse paper hearts to make this fun and educational caterpillar name puzzle. Your child will love learning to spell their name with this cute game.
Handprint Turtle Framed ArtKids love to create artworks using their handprint as the basis. The steps and photos found on this page will help you to create a handprint turtle framed art project with your child.
Making a Pumpkin Toilet Paper Roll CraftEven a roll of toilet paper can be dressed up for autumn or Halloween. Use a piece of an orange plastic tablecloth and a bit of green paper to transform a roll of TP into a cute pumpkin decoration.
Egg Carton Pre-K Math ActivityIt is not too early to begin teaching your pre-k children math. Using an egg carton and plastic eggs you can design a variety of math activities for this age group. This page offers several possible activities to help get you started.
Pattern for Tribead Keychain People?I'm looking for a pattern on keychain people. I'm interested in any patterns you have.
Printable Easter Number Bingo and Stamp GamesHere's instructions for Easter themed bingo and stamp educational games that you can print and play with youngsters.
Freedom School Summer Program Craft Project Ideas?I am working with a Freedom School program this summer, and once a week I'll be doing crafts with the K-2nd grade group. This normally wouldn't be a big issue for me, but they need something that'll last 90 min. I know, it's crazy. I want to have one big craft and one smaller craft each week.
Chocolate Scented PlaydoughAdd cocoa to your homemade playdough recipe for a fun, fragrant modeling mixture for the kids and adults to create with. Learn how to make chocolate scented playdough here.
How to Make a Paper Plate Puffer FishThis paper plate kids' craft is sure to be a hit with your little ones. This page contains photos and instructions for making a paper plate puffer fish.
How to Make Colorful Hair Tie VasesUse brightly colored elastic hair ties to decorate glass vases. They create a striped pattern that resembles painted glass lines.
Pre-K Insect Stamping ActivitiesPreschoolers love insects and rubber stamps are a good way to create an activity or lesson about them. They can be stamped in different colors or colored in after stamping.
Making an Egg Crate Turtle Paper WeightYou can help the kids make decorative paper weights by recycling part of a egg carton with a few other crafting supplies. Here is a turtle, but you can use this concept to create other creature paper weights.
Bee 1:1 Correspondence Math GameThis bee 1:1 game is a simple, yet educational game. Younger kids get practice counting each dot and number of bees that match each roll. It's easy to make and good for different learning settings.
Making a Paper JetA fun toy to make for in or outdoor play is a paper jet. All you need is construction paper, tape, glue, and a toy jet to model from.
How to Make a Paper Plate FlowerThe paper plate is a ubiquitous craft supply for kids' crafting. Trim the plate to create petals and then let them have at it with crayons, paints, or markers to make a paper plate flower.
Simple Paper Easter Egg MatchKids love matching games and they are an excellent learning tool as well. For the holiday or anytime, laminate some decorated eggs from the internet or make your own, to create a simple paper Easter egg matching activity.
Making a Paper Straw Flower ArtworkDecorate your fridge or a wall with these cute flowers made from paper straws and construction paper and then mounted to a paper background. Learn how to help your child make this cute paper straw flower artwork.
Making Hands-on Interactive Learning ShapesMake hands-on interactive learning shapes for your child. Laminate the printouts and even add Velcro dots to make this learning experience more fun.
How to Make a Yarn BunnyTry this pretty easy, fun craft to make with a child for an Easter toy. This page is about how to make a yarn bunny.
How to Make a Bottle Cap Necklace for ToddlersPlastic bottle caps, stickers and gems can be hot glued to make a fun necklace for your little one. This is a page about how to make a bottle cap necklace for toddlers.
