Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Bug Collector Quiet Book

Your tot will love discovering bugs hiding behind plants, examining them with a “magnifying glass” and keeping them safe in […]

Goldfish Graphing

Turn snack time into an opportunity for learning with Goldfish Graphing. A fun activity to do for Dr. Seuss Day […]

Finger Paint Valentines

Using a doily or die cut as a reverse stencil, my toddler made these Valentines for his grandparents with finger […]

Dr. Seuss I-Spy Bag

Travel time will pass quickly when the kids play with Dr. Seuss themed I-Spy bags. This project is a bit […]

Garden Quiet Book

Create a beautiful Quiet Book page featuring a vegetable garden. A wonderful sewing project that isn’t too difficult.

Cheerios Giraffe

Young children can practice their motor skills by gluing Cheerios to a paper giraffe. Consider extending the lesson by having […]

Puzzle in a Box

Make your kiddos their own puzzle using wooden pieces and an empty cardboard box!

Band-aid Butterflies

Turn first aid supplies into adorable, easy-to-make butterflies. A great project for young children.

Reindeer Handprint Thank-You Cards

Help your children show their appreciation for the gifts they received by making these cute reindeer thank-you cards. This project […]

Fingerprint Nativity

This scene of Baby Jesus in the manger is made entirely made out of fingerprints. Make it as is or […]

Bear and the Falling Leaves

Make this wonderful craft based on the book with the bear watching the leaves fall from the trees! All you need […]

Bubble Wrap Print Corn Shakers

Making bubble wrap print corn shakers is great for sensory and fine-motor development! This adorable craft is great for fall […]

Masking Tape Mummy

This mummy craft is perfect for the youngest of crafters. Not only is it fun, but it helps develop fine-motor […]

Mr. Pumpkin Head

If your kids love Mr. Potato Head, they are sure to love Mr. Pumpkin head too!

Tape Resist Pumpkin Window Art

Fun color mixing experience that makes beautiful window art for your home! Easy enough for toddlers to paint with the […]

Busy Bag Popsicles

These cute fabric popsicles are a fun busy bag activity that your child will love. Use them as a color […]

Homemade Colored Play Dough

Delight your children with home made play dough just as bright and vibrant as the store bought kind. Homemade recipe!

Dinosaur Shoes

Help your preschooler make dinosaur shoes from craft foam. Then use the shoes for a fun and educational alphabet game. […]

Spooky Pudding Cups

Spooky pudding cups your kids will love! Have fun and make a Monster, Ghost, Frankenstein and Jack O’Lantern!

Button Sorting Cups

This is a fun and easy projects toddlers and preschoolers will love. A great way to define their motor skills […]

Five Little Firefighters

Turn a handprint into an adorable Five Little Firefighters project, perfect for Fire Prevention Week or any study of Community […]

Ice Cube Painting

Make ice cube paints and keep cool and make art all at the same time! A great indoor activity too, […]

Bathtub Monsters

Cut colorful craft foam into shapes and use them to make cool monsters on the bathtub tile. A great way […]

Glittered Pasta Pumpkin

Turn wagon wheel pasta and macaroni into a glittery Pasta Pumpkin. A fun project for fall the kids will have […]

Toddler Art Coat Rack

Make your own toddler painted wooden coat rack. A perfect way to keep organized and showcase your toddler’s art work!

Clay Snails

Make cute snails from polymer clay. There are several other snail activities on this post as well, including a recipe […]

Stamped Sugar Cookies

I thought of ways on how to personalize cookies so I did an experiment using my rubber stamps. This is […]

Peek-a-Boo Farm Animals

Fun to play peek-a-boo game with farm animals for toddlers! The printable is free, so head over and download it.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Make a cute bear-themed lunch, then head outdoors for a teddy bear picnic. Invite some friends and be sure everyone […]

Interactive Color Book

Create a beautiful and interactive color book. Your little one can match colorful stamped images with the color words on […]

Toddler Chemistry Lab

Your child will LOVE playing chemist with these kid-safe materials. The fun will last as long as the supplies do!

Treasure Hunt

This fun treasure excavation is a great party activity for little pirates of all ages! They will have a blast […]

Sparkle Bottles

Turn glue and glitter into a visually mesmerizing project. Even the most rambunctious boys will get a kick out of […]

Handprint Pigeons

If your kids love Mo Willems’ pigeon books, this is the perfect craft for you. It incorporates stamping (the handprint […]

Straw Sculpture

Grab some play-doh and wacky straws to create a simple craft for kids that is all about imagination and creativity. […]

Mud Dough

Kids will love getting their hands into this gooey mud dough with simple ingredients found in the kitchen. Add some […]

Circle Shape Monster

This cute circle monster is a great shape craft for preschoolers. Use the printable template or cut your own shapes. […]

Handprint & Footprint Apron

Make an adorable garden-themed apron featuring your child’s handprints and footprints. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day or any other […]

Handprint Hen

Transform your child’s handprint into a cute little hen. Fun, easy and inexpensive and great for a farm unit or […]

Handprint Rooster

This rooster is easy to make and uses materials you probably have already. Perfect for R Week or for everyday […]

Pond of Thumbprint Ducks

Paint a lake and make several ducks with your thumbprints. Add beaks and eyes with markers or paint.

Cotton Ball Sheep

Make an adorable flock of sheep using construction paper, cotton balls and markers. A cute farm themed craft.

Fingerprint Farmland

Make a rows of growing farm land using paint and your fingers. Allows kids explore what we harvest from the […]

Thumbprint Bugs on Leaves

Make cute little bugs from your child’s thumbprints and use paper leaves as your backdrop. A fun project, especially for […]

Moon with Craters

Make this moon craft using flour & white paint for the moon and a bottle cap to create the craters. […]

Picnic Friends Coloring Page

This cute printable coloring page shows a little boy having a picnic with his friend the bear! Great for little […]

Picnic Basket Coloring Page

Summertime is all about picnics and being outside with family and friends. This fun printable coloring page of a picnic […]

Liquid Fireworks

For most kids, Fourth of July fireworks are a highlight of the holiday. Who doesn’t love those magnificent and exciting […]

Night Sky Craft

Make this fun paper craft using glue, gold dust and stars. Talk about the night sky and all the stars […]

Invisible Letters and Numbers

Use hot glue to make ‘invisible’ letters and numbers. Add them to a sensory bin for hours of educational play! […]

Toeprint Caterpillar

Take off your shoes and socks and make a toe print caterpillar on a leaf. Instructions complete with printable leaf.

Stars & Stripes T-Shirt

Create this fun and festive holiday shirt with just some ribbon, freezer paper and fabric spray paint! A fun way […]

Superman Dad Painting

Any toddler can be an artist and create dad a super card to celebrate Father’s Day. A cute way to […]

Handprint Campfire

Use construction paper and handprints to make this campfire craft. It’s fun, easy, needs few materials, and each is one-of-a-kind.