Story Stones
These story stones provide a super opportunity for imaginative play, and there’s some great sensory stuff going on too: the…
Bathtub Paint
To jazz up bath time a bit, try homemade bath paint. Unlike some store-bought bath paints, these wash away easily…
Coffee Filter Umbrellas
Make cute umbrellas using coffee filters and markers. They’re simple, not very time consuming, inexpensive, and not very messy- the…
Make Your Own Sponge Blocks
Use a pair of scissors to cut ordinary dry household sponges into interesting shapes. Kids will love building with these….
Parts of a Flower
Here’s a fun science craft for your toddler or preschooler to do this spring. Use Do-a-Dot markers to make a…
Paper Bag Apples
Turn an old paper bag into a cute apple! This fun and easy craft will delight kids of all ages….
Ziploc Bag Book
Turn Ziploc bags into customized books! After assembling the bags into a book, simply slip photos into the pages and…
Magnetic Sandpaper and Yarn Travel Activity
Sandpaper and yarn are a great combination for creative play If you add a magnetic backing to the sandpaper, it…
Puffy Paint Earth
Spend Earth Day making a puffy paint Earth! It’s so simple even young toddlers could do this with minimal adult…
Miniature Earth Craft
Transform an empty cereal box and a used paper bag into a miniature Earth. This is a fun way to…
Toddler Thank You Notes
Make these sweet, keepsake thank you notes with your toddler to give to family and friends. These would also make…
Framed Felt Board
You can make a framed felt board with an old frame, some cardboard, and different colors of felt. Perfect for…
Candy Corn Sensory Seek
Make your sensory play even more fun by playing a hide and seek Halloween game. candy corns are synonymous with…
Dish Towel Apron for Toddlers
Can you say super cuteness?? These adorable aprons were fashioned from dish towels, great for the toddler set who loves…
Finger Paint for Babies
This is a 5 minutes recipe for non-toxic baby paint. It’s made from edible materials, so if your little one…
Baby Lotion Body Paint
Have some fun with some safe homemade body paint that’s made using baby lotion! This would be great for a…
No-Sew Fabric Playhouse
Make a playhouse that lays over a card table — and it’s no-sew! A great way to encourage imaginative play…
Glow in the Dark Ring Toss
Play a fun game of ring toss…in the dark! Simply use glow in the dark bracelets for this fun nighttime…
Sea Creature Sand Castle Cans
A great craft for Play in the Sand Day (8/11) or anytime your kids want to dig in the sand….
Felt Tools
Soft felt tools make the perfect toy for your baby or toddler. They also make special gifts for your favorite…
A Veritable Virtuoso
An adorable toddler masterpiece that’s great for gift giving. Makes a treasured keepsake for years to come.
Family Photo Stick Puppets
Using photos of the family, stick them on popsicle sticks, and let your toddlers put on the perfect puppet show!…
Bunny Mobile
Hang a colorful felt bunny mobile to twirl around above your little one’s crib. With basic sewing skills you can…
Marshmallow Catapults
When it’s too cold to play outside, challenge the family to see who can catapult mini marshmallows to hit targets!…
Comb Painting
Turn cheap plastic combs and paint into a day of painting fun! A fun “hand on” (or in!) project for…
Cotton Ball Snowman
A cute snowman for cold winter days! We use colorful cotton balls to make the body and white fingerpaint for…
Bottle Top Stamps
Foam stickers and bottle caps are all that’s needed to make stamps! The stamps can be used with paint or…
Cardboard Tube Binoculars
Make a pair of binoculars with some things you probably already have. All you’ll need is cardboard tubes, glue and…
Paper Plate Pumpkins
Looking for an easy and inexpensive Halloween craft, suitable for all ages? Paper Plate Pumpkins!
Fabric Tea Set
This tea set is perfect for babies – toddlers. It is soft and can even be washed in the washing…
Matching/Memory Game
This is a tutorial for making a fun little Matching/Memory Game. It is a quick and easy project for parents…
Homemade Sidewalk Paint
Make some sidewalk paint using simple ingredients such as cornstarch, water, and food coloring. Easy to make and provides hours…
How to Make Rainbow Ice
Beat the summer heat and make your own Rainbow Ice for the water table or kiddie pool! Extra credit: kids…
Ponytail Ribbons
Add some sparkle to a plain jane ponytail using ribbons from your craft closet! Simple instructions to follow. Make adorable…
