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Bobby Pin Thumb Piano - finished piano

How to Make a Bobby Pin Thumb PianoMaking one of these hand held musical instruments is a great project to work on with your children. This is a guide about how to make a bobby pin thumb piano.

Pipe Cleaner Bracelets

Making Pipe Cleaner BraceletsThis is a page about making pipe cleaner bracelets. This easy craft is perfect for the kids. Using pipe cleaners also keeps the cost of this jewelry craft down.

finished chunky rainbow crayons

Making Rainbow Crayons from Broken PiecesThis is a page about make a rainbow crayon from broken pieces. Recycle old broken crayons into new pretty rainbow crayons.

Child's Crown

Making a Child's CrownThis is a page about making a child's crown. Kids love to dress up and princesses and kings are a favorite theme. Additionally, many parties have a theme that calls for a crown for the honoree or as favors.

flexible paper fish

Making a Paper FishThis is a page about making a paper fish. This cute little paper fish project is perfect for working on with your children or for keeping older kids busy.

Rainbow Rice in Glass Casserole Pan

Making Colored Play RiceThis is a page about making colored play rice. By dying uncooked rice you can make an indoor alternative to play sand.

Fingerprint Snow Globe - completed snowman snow globe project

Fingerprint Snow Globe Kids' CraftFingerprint art projects are a perfect activity for younger children. Making a cute paper and paint snow globe is a fun winter project. This is a page about fingerprint snow globe kids' craft.

Colorful Homemade Clay

Homemade Clay RecipesThis page contains homemade clay recipes. Make your own clay for kids' crafts and your own projects.

match box Jack in the box

Making a Pocket Jack-in-the-BoxThis is a page about making a pocket Jack-in-the-box. This easy kid craft is fun to make and even more fun to play with and share.

Fork Bears - white bear

How to Paint Fork BearsKids will love this fun painting activity using forks rather than a brush to create a variety of of cute bear paintings. This is a page about how to paint fork bears.

Plastic Cup Marshmallow Shooter

Making a Plastic Cup Marshmallow ShooterThis is a page about making a plastic cup marshmallow shooter. You can easily make a fun and safe projectile toy with plastic cups and marshmallows.

A young girl sewing.

4-H Craft Project IdeasThis is a page about 4-H craft project ideas. One of the activities children can participate in as a member of 4-H is making and showing craft projects.

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Pipe Cleaner Bracelets - woman wearing bracelet

How to Make Beaded Pipe Cleaner BraceletsThis is a fun but relatively easy craft that even younger kids can make. This page shows you how to make beaded pipe cleaner bracelets.

32 Paper Plate Craft Ideas

Paper Plate Craft IdeasPaper plates and inexpensive and can be used in a variety of crafts, especially crafts for this. This page features over 40 different craft ideas you can make with paper plates.

beads

Making Tri-Bead KeychainsPlastic tri-beads come in a huge variety of colors and are fun to use in craft projects. This is a page about making tri-bead keychains.

Aluminum Foil Dog Sculpture

Aluminum Foil SculpturesThis page is about aluminum foil sculptures. A simple craft for kids that you probably have a supply on hand in your kitchen.

little girl stringing beads while sitting on the couch

Jewelry Making Craft Ideas for ChildrenThis is a page about jewelry making craft ideas for children. Kids love to make jewelry and there are so many different types of craft materials that they can use.

The sun as viewed through the pinhole viewer.

Making a Pinhole Solar Eclipse ViewerThis is a page about making a pinhole solar eclipse viewer. There are several ways to safely view a solar eclipse, one is the pinhole viewer.

Paper Plate Flower - ready to hang

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.

Handmade Maracas for Children - decorated plastic cup maraca

How to Make Plastic Cup Maracas for ChildrenPlastic cups can easily be taped or glued together with beans or beads inside to make fun maracas for kids to make rhythms with. This is a page about how to make plastic cup maracas for children.

Making "Jesus" SandalsI'm in need of clever and simple ideas for how kids (ages 6-12) could make sandals similar to what Jesus wore. 30 kids will make them, so we'd need a fairly inexpensive material stronger than construction paper.

Sunday School

Sunday School Craft IdeasThis page contains Sunday school craft ideas. Having fun and providing a meaningful learning experience is the goal with these artistic projects.

Watermelon Paper Plate Supply Holder - finished watermelon paper plate holder with markers in pocket

Watermelon Paper Plate Supply HolderThese plates are cute for storing school or craft supplies.

Indoor Snowball Fight Kit

Making an Indoor Snowball Fight KitAn indoor snowball fight can be fun any season. This is a page about making an indoor snowball fight kit.

Coffee filter with tie dye color pattern.

Making Coffee Filter ArtThis is a page about making coffee filter art. An easy, inexpensive paper craft for children of all ages can be created with coffee filters.

Finished license front.

How to Make a Kid "Drivers License"Making a drivers license for you child is a fun craft project for you and your kid to work on together. This is a page about how to make a kid "drivers license".

Popsicle Stick Toy Harmonica - finished harmonica

Making a Popsicle Stick Toy HarmonicaThis cute harmonica is made from popsicle sticks and kids will love playing with it. This is a page about making a popsicle stick toy harmonica.

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Painted well with stencil removed and design visible.

Making a Popsicle Stick Wishing WellThis is a page about making a Popsicle stick wishing well. Popsicle sticks have been used in crafts for decades.

Toilet Paper Tube Confetti Launcher

Making a Paper Tube Confetti LauncherThis is a page about making a toilet paper tube confetti launcher. With minimal supplies you and the kids can make this fun confetti launcher.

Making a Paper Lantern - finished lantern

How to Make a Simple Paper LanternColorful paper, a stapler or glue, and some cutting skills are all that is needed for this craft. With some help, even young children can get into the fun. This is a page about how to make a simple paper lantern.

Brown paper bag puppet.

Making a Paper Bag Santa PuppetThis is a page about making a paper bag Santa puppet. Making paper bag puppets is a fun activity for you and the kids to work on.

Castle made of wooden blocks.

Making a Castle Model for SchoolA school project about medieval times might be a great time to make a model of a castle. This is a page about making a castle model for school.

Making Peg (Clothes Pin) Puppets

Making Peg (Clothes Pin) PuppetsThis is a page about making peg (clothes pin) puppets. Little puppets made from clothes pins are a great kids craft that will be fun to play with.

craft stick catapult

Making a Craft Stick ShooterThis is a page about making a craft stick shooter. Beat summer boredom with this fun and easy to make toy.

Lifting paper away from the shaving cream.

Craft Uses for Shaving CreamShaving cream has its place in the craft supply cabinet. This is a page about craft uses for shaving cream.

Melted Perler Beads - bag of melted and cooled beads

Melted Perler BeadsWe have tons of Perler beads. What to do with them all? I saw this idea on a website and my kids absolutely loved it. There's something so fun about watching those tubes become flattened and widened. My kids made a bunch of bracelets and rings. They turned out so colorful and unique.

contents of CSI kit

Homemade CSI Kit for that Aspiring CSIDo you have a budding CSI in your midst? Have you recently priced a toy CSI detective kit? My 8-year-old grandson William loves to watch CSI and recently asked me to go online and find him a CSI kit.

Thanksgiving Counting Cups - cups and pieces

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.

Making A Stamp Pad at Home -pad and paper with stamped images

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.

Reindeer Handprint Antler Hat - finished hat

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.

Rainbow Name Room Decor - green pipe cleaner shaped into child's name glued below the rainbow

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.

Making Felt Wand Pointers - heart wand pointer against a drawing of North and South America

Making Felt Wand PointersI made a similar wand with scrapbook paper and cardboard for dress up/play or to complete a Halloween outfit, but here's a felt version! I can't believe I didn't think to use felt to begin with!

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Pouring Baking Soda for Balloon Experiment

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.

Rainbow and Clouds Paper Twirler Room Decor - looking down on the twirler

Rainbow and Clouds Paper Twirler Room DecorThis is a fun room decor piece you can make for your toddler's room using household essentials you probably already have at home. I made this several months ago, but forgot to post.

Paper Plate Hedgehog - cute paper plate hedgehog on a lace runner

Paper Plate HedgehogTry this fun colourful hedgehog made from a paper plate that kids will be proud to put on display. Little ones may need a bit of guidance getting the right shape and help with the cutting out, but older children should do just fine on their own.

Haunted House Math Mat - game in play

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.

Two young girls working on a craft project with wood.

Craft Ideas Using Scrap Wood in Bible SchoolWood 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.

painting using cotton fluff and paint

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.

Flower Girl Kid Collage Activity - finished artwork with butterflies glued in place

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.

Q-Tip Painted Fall Trees - tree with falling leaves

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 Stickers - finish with two larger stickers one at the top and one at the bottom

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.

Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids - finished banjo

Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids

How to Make a No Sew Mini Pouch

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.

Robin's Nest Craft - finished nest

Making a Robin's Nest CraftThis adorable robin's nest is made using peat moss from the craft store and small blue plastic eggs.

Handprint Winter Cardinals - finished painting of cardinal on snowy branch

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.

sun over water painting

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.

Glitter Art in a Ziploc Bag - finished art piece

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.

Felt Wrist Control Panel - control panel on child's wrist

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 Crown - crown on a child's head

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 - finished artwork

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' Craft - attach eyes

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' Artwork - paint the remaining squares with brown and orange and allow to dry

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.

A penny in the center of a circular decorated paper.

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.

Pipe Cleaner Butterfly Ring - child's hand wearing the ring

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 Game - view of the possible coins that can total 5

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 Art - turtle artwork hangin on a brick wall, pr

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.

Making a Paper Worm Race Game - get your straws and let the race begin

Making a Paper Worm Race GameAccordion folded pieces of paper and drinking straws are needed to make the paper worms for this paper worm race game. The kids will have a lot of fun sending their worms across the floor or table.

Growing Borax Crystals - hanging crystalline circular shape

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.

Butterfly Spoons - finished large and small butterfly

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 Notebook - fuzzy yellow yarn character notebook

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 Kids - cute sunflower coloring page

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.

Miniature Soap Bible

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.

DIY Paper Towel Roll Kaleidoscope - closeup of one

DIY Paper Towel Roll KaleidoscopeTake a recycled paper towel roll and some found objects to make this fun kaleidoscope. Kids can make this themselves with a little bit of assistance.

Heart Shaped Caterpillar Name Puzzle

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.

Turtle Framed Art - framed painting with decorated turtle in the center and caption on the bottom

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.

Egg Carton Pre-K Math - using a die and counting

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.

Pumpkin Craft

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.

Pattern for Tribead Keychain PeopleI'm looking for a pattern on keychain people. I'm interested in any patterns you have.

Printable Easter Bingo and Stamp Games - supplies

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 IdeasI 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.

dinosaur made out of brown playdough

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.

Paper Plate Puffer Fish - finished puffer fish

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.

Colorful Hair Tie Vases - three finished vases lying down

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.

Insect Stamping Activities - allow child to complete pattern

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.

Egg Crate Turtle Paper Weight - frog on a stack of paper

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 Game - playing the game

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 Jet - glue or tape pieces in place

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.

Simple Paper Easter Egg Match - completed game

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.

Hands-on Interactive Learning Shapes - heart and star laminated shapes

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.

Straw Flowers on Paper - leaves added to the stems

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.

Hanging white yarn bunny.

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 Toddlers - finished necklace with a dog on the front

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.

Rocket Paper Twirler Room Decor - ready to hang

Rocket Paper Twirler Room DecorThis is a fun 2-for-1, craft project and it also doubles as a piece of room decor - featuring a space theme. My son loves space and rocket ships so we made this twirler room decor.

You Blow Me Away Card - finished card

Making a "You Blow Me Away" Greeting CardMake this fun, easy card for a valentine or dance invitation. This is about making a "you blow me away card".

Cute Handprint Butterfly Craft

Making a Handprint ButterflyKids love making handprint crafts. This cute little butterfly is a great spring project. Instructions and photos found on this page will get you started; make lots, in different colors.

Craft Stick Fish - ready to decorate

How to Make a Craft Stick FishLearn how to make a fun, quick craft with your youngster. All you will need is a few supplies to make a craft stick fish.

Making Paper Ice Cream Cones - finished play cone with pom pom sprinkles

Making Paper Ice Cream ConesConstruction paper, cotton, pompoms and glue can make a cute play dessert cone for a pretend kitchen or ice cream parlor. This is about making paper ice cream cones.

#1 Dad Birthday Card

Making a #1 Dad Birthday CardAn easy expressive card can be made by your youngster with a handprint cut out and some glue. This page is about making a #1 dad birthday card.

Create Bug Art from Labels for Story Time - finished jar

Storytime Craft ActivitiesSharing stories through books, pictures, puppets and theater are fun, educational experiences for young people. This is a page about story time craft activities.

Standing Giraffe Toy - finished toy

Making a Standing Giraffe Toy from a Cardboard TubeCardboard tubes from paper towels, gift wrap or toilet paper can be useful for all sorts of craft purposes. This one is a tall giraffe toy for a toddler or preschooler. This is a page about making a standing giraffe toy from a cardboard tube.

Crafting Supplies from Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment - paper hearts lying on a piece of white paper

Crafting Supplies from Baking Soda and Vinegar ExperimentA project with baking soda and vinegar can also include paper shapes and food coloring to produce some fun decorations for making a card. This is a page about crafting supplies from baking soda and vinegar experiment.

Snail Paper Plate Craft - add eyes

Making a Paper Plate SnailThis easy toddler craft uses a white paper plate and a few craft supplies. This is a page about making a paper plate snail.

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Reindeer Puppets - puppets against wooden blinds

Reindeer PuppetsHere is a family project that is fun and cost pennies to make. With lunch bags and construction paper, you can create these fun characters. Here's how!

Religious themed cottage cheese Easter basket.

Bible School Craft IdeasThis is a page about Bible school craft ideas. Kids attending Bible school love to make crafts to accompany their studies.

Making A Stamp Pad at Home -pad and paper with stamped images

Making A Stamp Pad at HomeThe other day, I was making rubber stamps on bottle caps. Today's project is connected to that, but actually, I got the idea of making rubber stamps because of this. My son's school required them to bring a stamp pad and it was too late for me to get one when I realized that the stores are closed on Sundays. So, I tried looking for a remedy to the situation.

Reindeer Handprint Antler Hat - finished hat

Reindeer Handprint Antler HatHere is another cute, fun and festive hat you can make with your child. My daughter enjoys dressing up especially with hats! Here is a Christmas themed hat you could make with your child.

Making a Paper Butterfly Puppet - finished butterfly

Making a Paper Butterfly PuppetToday, I'm making a fun craft for my son and his two cousins. They love it when I make paper toys for them. I'm glad I can make them smile with simple handmade toys.

How to Make A Pipe Cleaner Crown - crown on a child's head

How to Make A Pipe Cleaner CrownWith just pipe cleaners, you can make this cute toddler girl's crown. To personalize the crown even further, I added gems using hot glue. Feel free to use any other crafting items you may have on hand like ribbons or pom poms.

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Felt Christmas Light Garland

Felt Christmas Light GarlandThis cute kids' craft uses felt to make a safe garland of brightly colored Christmas light bulbs on a string. Learn how to make the garland in this short video.

No-Cook Playdoh

No-Cook PlaydohKids love playdoh and it is easy to make at home. Learn how to make it in this short video.

Butternut Squash Print Vase

Butternut Squash Print VaseHere is a fun fall craft using a butternut squash. Lean how to make this print with this short video.

A child's hand in a container of pink flubber.

Homemade FlubberThis homemade flubber is a great toy for a preschooler. It can be used over and over again. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A bunch of puppets made from popsicle sticks.

Popsicle Stick PuppetsSave popsicle sticks from summer treats and make these cute puppets. Learn how to make them in this short video.

Paper Tube Marshmallow Launcher

Paper Tube Marshmallow LauncherThese decorated marshmallow launchers are a great summer craft for kids. Learn how to make them in this short video.

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Feed the Monster Math Game - view of the possible coins that can total 5

Feed the Monster Math GameThis is a fun and free addition math game. This concept could be applied to many different types of games including: subtraction, division, alphabets, etc., but here's my example teaching my daughter addition - adding to #5.

Rainbow Name Room Decor - green pipe cleaner shaped into child's name glued below the rainbow

Rainbow Name Room DecorHere is a cute room decor sign my son made on his own. It is perfect to put in a playroom, your child's room, or hang outside your child's room. I only helped hand-forming his name in cursive with pipe cleaners.

Blow and Bud Painting Using a Straw and Q-tip - finished painting

Blow and Bud Painting Using a Straw and Q-tipLearn how to paint without a paint brush. There are many things you can use for painting, you can even use your bare hands. Today I'm teaching my kid a simple art technique using cotton buds and a drinking straw.

Personalized Turtle Wall Art Using Old Art - turtle artwork hangin on a brick wall, pr

Personalized Turtle Wall Art Using Old ArtMy daughter loves making art especially with her dot markers. I was able to repurpose her beautiful artwork into this personalized turtle as wall art.

Fizzy Hidden Colors - muffin pan with fizzy contents

Fizzy Hidden ColorsThis is a fun and educational activity to do with young children. They can develop their fine motor skills by squeezing the bottle, learn their colors, and learn basic chemical reactions.

Several cut cardboard pieces in a drawer.

Reusing Cardboard Pieces as Sturdy Art CanvasMy kids like to save cardboard pieces from boxes that are shipped to our home. Cardboard is sturdy enough for the kids to glue or use hot glue without the cardboard bending - like with paper.

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Homemade BubblesI know there is an exact formula for making homemade bubbles, but can't remember what it is, can you help?

Craft Ideas for a 5 Year OldI'm looking for a craft for my 5 year old to make to take to the local assistant living facility. My grandfather had a stroke 2 years ago and he loved when my son try's to help him and visit during his recovery over 14 hours away!

Making Popsicle Stick PuppetsHow do you make Popsicle stick puppets?

Crafts for Young ChildrenWhat are some things both a one year old and 3 year old would enjoy?

Catholic Crafts for KidsI teach a Catholic religion class. Does anyone have any craft ideas for religion classes? I teach grades 1 and 3.

Molding Plaster of Paris in Dixie Waxed Paper BowlsI am hosting a bday party and was thinking of using regular Dixie waxed paper bowls as a mold for a plaster of Paris memento craft for the kids. Would the finished project release OK from the paper bowl or would the waxed paper plate stick to the project?

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