Crafts for Kids
6 Fun Summer Crafts for Kids (+30 Ideas)
School is out and you need to entertain the little ones. Check out these easy summer crafts to keep the herd of kids amused!
Spring Flower Activities for Preschoolers
Four flower-themed springtime activities to try with your preschoolers! Use these in the home or in the classroom. These activities are memorable and creative (and help kids stay entertained indoors).
5 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Day Crafts for Kids
Keep the kids busy and involved all Thanksgiving week with these easy craft ideas.
4 Easy Crafts for Young Kids and Uncrafty Parents
Learn how to create four easy and fun crafts. Even parents who aren't great at crafting can still do these with their young children.
How to Make a Stress Ball From a Plushie
A fun summer craft to make with the kids!
DIY Kids Craft: How to Make a Paper Plate Rainbow With Yarn
Easy and fun intro to basic weaving techniques that uses only household materials and creativity. Kids will enjoy watching their rainbow appear before their eyes!
“F” Is for Falcon (Alphabet Paper Craft for Kids)
This is an easy and educational craft for kids. Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to create this fun “F” is for Falcon. You can use the pieces you create as a template to make more pieces for multiple falcons, or you could just make one. Promote learning with a fun crafting exercise.
"E" Is for Elk (Alphabet Paper Craft for Kids)
Have a fun learning experience while crafting this happy elk. This craft with the letter “E” helps children want to learn the sound the letter makes and what words begin with "E."
"D" Is for Duck (Alphabet Paper Craft for Kids)
Creating this "D" is for Duck is such a fun learning experience for kids. Capture their interest in learning about the sound the letter makes. Challenge them to come up with other animals that begin with the letter "D."
"B" Is for Bunny (Alphabet Paper Craft for Kids)
"B" is for Bunny is an easy-to-follow craft for all ages to enjoy. It can also be used as a learning tool for children. Step-by-step directions are included.
"A" Is for Alligator (Alphabet Paper Craft for Kids)
This is a fun and easy craft for kids. Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to create this alligator craft. You can use the pieces you create as a template to create many more pieces for multiple alligators—or just make one. It helps promote learning in a fun crafting experience.
Easy Spider Web Craft for Halloween
This is a fun and spooky craft that anyone can do. It's not just for kids! You get some great decorations out of it, and you don't have to do it just for Halloween.
How to Make Flowers From Bread Clay (Gift Pin Step-by-Step)
This clay is made from white bread and white glue, dries rock hard, and can be used for pins, decorations, and jewelry. Perfect for children and adults to play and craft with.
How to Make DIY Harry Potter Bookmarks
Crafting a house colored bookmark is a lot of fun for any Harry Potter fan. Here are three tutorials for making Harry Potter bookmarks.
5 Easy Slime Recipes
Kids love making and playing with slime! Five different recipes here for stretchy, putty, fluffy, glittery, and physics-defying slimes. These easy recipes will keep kids busy for hours.
3 Easy DIY Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids to Make
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with those you love. It’s also a great time to do fun crafts with kids. These simple crafts are super easy to make and even more enjoyable to play with and show off to the rest of the family!
How to Do Leaf Rubbings: Fall Crafts With Kids
Making leaf rubbings is a fun and quick craft you can do with kids, and you most likely have the supplies at home and in your backyard!
3 Spooky Jack-o'-Lantern Bookmarks: Fun Halloween Crafts
These three DIY Halloween bookmarks are easy to make and a lot of fun.
DIY Pumpkin or Sugar Skull Halloween Treat Jar
These Halloween treat jars are a fun crafting project to celebrate this spooky season. The pumpkin jar is an easy project for young children, and making the sugar skull jar is a fun way to teach children about Day of the Dead.
13 Cheap and Easy Fall Craft Ideas for Kids
I just love the fall, and we like to celebrate it with tons of great crafts. But sometimes doing crafts with your kids can get really expensive. With these 13 cheap and easy fall craft ideas for kids, you can do some amazing crafts with your kids for pennies with just a few basic items.
Cats Personified: 10 Free Cat Coloring Pages for Kids
These adorable coloring pages featuring personified cats are fun for children of all ages. These printable coloring pages are great fun for a rainy day for any cat lover!
Make a Simple and Inexpensive Pet or Doll Bow in 20 Minutes
Try this engaging craft project for younger children. They'll learn how to make a homemade ribbon or bow. The end result is a fun design they can use to add variety to their doll's outfits or try on a pet's head!
How to Make Silly Putty at Home
Here are a few tried-and-true recipes for making silly putty at home with your kids or just as a relaxing screen-free activity.
Try These Simple DIY Kindness Rock Project Ideas
This rock project shows anyone how to create a kindess rock and share it. You'll find the materials, instructions, and ideas on how to create them below!
How to Make a Pirate Paper Boat That Floats: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
Kids love making paper boats that float. Learn how to make one using these simple steps.
An Easy Cooked Playdough Recipe
A fully customizable homemade playdough recipe that will have your child giggling with excitement! With this recipe you can make playdough that is bright, glow-in-the-dark, sparkly, scented, and more!
How to Make Slime With a Glue Stick
If you want a fun activity to do with your kid, why not make some homemade slime using glue sticks?! This is a great activity your child can participate in, and they might even learn something in the process.
How to Make Slime With Borax and Glue
Making homemade slime with your kids is an easy, fun, and educational activity that can be done with simple ingredients found at home! Borax and glue are the main ingredients for this project.
Printable Dog Patterns With Simple Shapes for Kids' Crafts
Contains easy, printable dog craft templates to make cute paper dogs. Busy teachers and parents can print these patterns for kids.
How to Make "Under the Sea" Slime
Another fun slime recipe for you! This one is titled "Under the Sea." If you're looking for a new way to have gooey, slimy fun, then you should love this article!
How to Make Simple Sparkle Slime
This Simple Sparkle Slime recipe is easy and fun to do! Whether you are new to the slime craze or you're looking for a new flashy recipe, this article will not disappoint!
How to Make Glitter Slime
Who doesn't love slime?! It is one of the most fun things you can make with your kiddos. Here is my recipe to make your own slime but this time it's glitter slime!
How to Make Slime With Just Two Ingredients
An easy DIY recipe for no-mess slime.
How to Make a Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Card
DIY heart-shaped Valentine's Day card you can make with your kids. This is a step-by-step written and picture tutorial showing you how to make this special card.
How to Make a 3D Paper House—An Easy Craft for Kids
Learn how to make a paper house easily with this step-by-step explanation.
Tie Dye Coffee Filter Monster Halloween Craft
An easy, fun Halloween craft to make with the kids!
Kids DIY Star Wars Helmet Tutorial
Learn how to make Luke Skywalker's famous X-Wing Fighter Pilot's helmet in this easy to follow DIY craft tutorial.
Corrugated Cardboard Printmaking for Children
If you want to expose your child to some fun and different artistic expressions, you have to try this method of block printing. Creative and fun. Good for printing T-shirts and fabric as well as paper.
How to Make an Easy and Inexpensive Peeps Diorama
This article offers lots of practical tips for making a great Peeps diorama from start to finish, including how to make props and backgrounds.
How to Make Fun Faux Stained Glass Art
You’ll love the enameled look of this faux stained glass art. It's a lovely paper craft that can keep kids (and adults) entertained for a while!
Valentine's Day Activities for Toddlers
Find simple Valentine's Day craft ideas, games, and activities to teach preschoolers about friendship and caring.
How to Do Batik for Kids (With Glue)
Kids can create awesome items with this simple batiking process. All you need is glue, paint, fabric, and this step-by-step guide—and the kids provide the imagination.
How to Make a Simple Loom Band Bracelet Without a Loom
Here are simple step-by-step instructions to make a loom band bracelet in under ten minutes—all without having to buy a loom!
How to Make Your Own Personalized Melted Crayon Art
Have you seen or heard of the new crayon art craze? Wondering how to make your own? It's super easy and this tutorial will make it even simpler.
10 Fun Halloween Crafts to Do With Your Kids
Holidays and children just seem to go together. It's so easy to get wrapped up in everyday life and forget how to truly let go and have fun.
How to Make Rubber Band Bracelets Without a Loom!
It's easy to make rubber band bracelets without using a loom! This article shows how to make several different rubber band bracelet designs and includes various video tutorials.
Making Your Own Washable Paint in the Kitchen
Make your own washable paint using common ingredients from your kitchen. This is a great project to do with your kids on a rainy, snowy or cold weekend. This also works well for college students.
How to Make a Ladybug Craft With Egg Cartons
Learn how to use an egg carton to create 12 ladybugs (or other bugs) of all kinds and colors, real or imagined!
Tissue Paper Suncatcher Craft Project for Toddlers and Children
Step-by-step instructions and photos are provided in this easy tissue paper suncatcher craft tutorial. It's perfect for kids of all ages.
How to Paint With Marbles
Learn marble painting! This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions with photos and includes an instructional video.