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Valentine Hugs for Preschoolers

This Valentine Hugs project is a classic, perfect to give to parents or grandparents who would love a hug. It’s […]

Felt Love Bugs

Craft up the cutest love bugs ever! These colorful critters are a fun Valentine’s Day project that sewing beginners can […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Robot

Make these charming heart robots with empty cardboard tubes. Kids will love this easy Valentine craft.

Paper Plate Reindeer

This adorable paper plate reindeer features handprint antlers. It’s a fun and easy project that is perfect for preschool-age children. 

Construction Paper Penguin Family Portrait

Create a family portrait… by imagining the people in your family as penguins! This clever project is easy to do […]

Sledding Dog Handprint Craft

This winter handprint craft is inspired by Secret, a dog who takes herself sledding, made famous in a viral video. […]

Paper Plate Penguin

Paper Plate Penguin

This adorable penguin is cut from exactly one paper plate, with no scraps left over. It’s easy enough for preschoolers […]

Standing Cardboard Tube Moose

Learn how to make an adorable moose that stands on its own. It starts with a cardboard tube and construction […]

Heart Santa Magnet

Turn wooden hearts into a delightful Santa magnet for the refrigerator. Add a hanger and it makes an awesome ornament […]

Rainbow Ribbon Turkey Decoration

Gather up your ribbon scraps and craft this Rainbow Ribbon Turkey decoration. It looks absolutely adorable sitting on the dinner […]

Heart Turkey Magnet

You can prop this adorable turkey up against a place card for Thanksgiving, then use it as a refrigerator magnet […]

Thankful Turkeys

Thankful Turkeys

Turn empty bottles into adorable turkeys for Thanksgiving. These little gobblers are proudly displaying what they are thankful for!

Tulle Turkey Treats

Tulle Turkey Treats

These sweet turkeys filled with treats and made from tulle and pipe cleaners couldn’t be cuter! Use them as favors, […]

Cardboard Tube Guy Smiley

Learn how to make everybody’s favorite game show host, Guy Smiley! This beloved Sesame Street character starts with a cardboard […]

Crayon Melt Owl

Crayon Melt Owl

Can you believe that this adorable owl started with broken crayons? Simply melt the wax on a warming tray. If […]

Felt Leaf Finger Puppets

Felt Leaf Finger Puppets

These cute finger puppets are shaped like fall leaves. They are simple to make and fun to play with!

Goofy Frankenstein Puppet

Frankenstein Paper Plate Puppet

Puppets are always fun to make and provide hours of imaginative play. This cute Frankenstein is perfect for Halloween!

Monster Math: Place Value Puppets

Monster Math: Place Value Puppets

Your child will love practicing math skills with this fun Math Monster activity! Make Place Value Puppets for older kiddos […]

Cardboard Tube Mummies

Cardboard Tube Mummies

Raid the recycling bin for cardboard tubes to create these adorable mummies. They’re a fun and easy project for Halloween. 

Handprint Bats

Handprint Bats

Turn your handprints into a vampire bat for Halloween. It’s a great craft project to do year after year to […]

Yarn-Wrapped Blue Jay

Create a beautiful blue jay using yarn and other common craft materials. What a fun project to honor our feathered […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cardboard tube scarecrow is a fun craft for fall, but it also doubles as a Wizard of Oz craft. […]

Cardboard Tube Robot

Cardboard Tube Robot

This cute little guy is made from cardboard tubes and a few other recycled items that can be found around […]

Paper Plate Hedgehog

Turn a paper plate and dried leaves into the cutest hedgehog ever. This is a great craft to do after […]

Silly Craft Stick Scarecrows

Silly Craft Stick Scarecrows

Gather your craft sticks, craft foam and other supplies to make these cute little silly scarecrows. This is a fun […]

Monster Gift Box

This cute monster-themed gift box is made from a cardboard tube. It is just the right size for holding small […]

Paper Bag Scarecrow

Celebrate fall by making this friendly scarecrow. Start with a paper bag and then let your creativity go wild!

Cardboard Tube & Coffee Filter Peacocks

Cardboard Tube & Coffee Filter Peacocks

Upcycle a cardboard tube into a beautiful peacock with the help of some coffee filters, sequins, and paint. These bright […]

Craft Stick Apple

Welcome fall with this cute craft stick apple project. The googly eyes and sparkly pipe cleaner add such a fun […]

Wacky Bookmarks

Wacky Bookmarks

These wacky bookmarks make reading even more fun. You can also use them to organize papers, clip notes, or mark […]

Paper Plate Badger

Turn a paper plate into a badger. This fun craft is a neat way to learn more about woodland animals.

Magnetic Flower Butterflies

Magnetic Flower Butterflies

Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to decorate with everyone’s favorite, butterflies. They’re fun and cute and the kids will […]

Torn Construction Paper Kitten

Raid the bathroom for the secret supply you need to making a ‘furry’ construction paper kitten. This is a fun […]

Colorful Craft Stick Insects

Each of the seven insect crafts (bee, grasshopper, beetle, spider, snail, butterfly, and ladybug ) starts with a basic popsicle […]

Rainbow Jellyfish

Rainbow Jellyfish

It’s so easy to make a collection of jellyfish in vibrant colors. This is a fun way to teach kids […]

Paper Plate Shark

Paper Plate Shark

These paper plate sharks are easy to make and suitable for even the youngest of crafters. Each shark is one-of-a-kind […]

Salt Dough Skunk

Use salt dough or clay to make these cute skunk sculptures. This project is a fun addition to a study […]

Colorful Tropical Fish

Colorful Tropical Fish

These pretty fish are so bright and cheerful! They would make a great decoration for an ocean themed birthday party […]

Paper Plate Hippo

Turn two paper plates into the cutest smiling hippo ever. It’s a fun project for kids interested in this amazing […]

Origami Parakeet

Origami Parakeet

Simple enough for preschoolers to do, these folded paper parakeets introduces young crafters to the ancient craft of paper folding […]

Cardboard Tube Shark

Turn a cardboard tube into a jumping shark. This easy craft can be made as friendly or scary as you […]

Cereal Box Panda

Turn an empty cereal box into an adorable panda. This easy project is a lot of fun for young crafters.

Paper Bag Badger Puppet

Turn a paper bag into a badger puppet in just a few steps. Then have a puppet show!

Paper Bag Fish

Paper Bag Fish

Little hands can work on this paper bag fish with little or no trouble. It’s an easy craft for a […]

Popcorn Box Clown

Decorate a popcorn box to look like a clown, then fill it with a rainbow treat! It’s a fun dessert […]

Cardboard Tube Coiled Snakes

These cute little snakes are made from cardboard tubes. Be realistic or creative with the colors and patterns you choose!

Paper Plate Swan

Paper Plate Swan

Turn a paper plate into a beautiful and elegant swan. A great companion craft for ‘The Ugly Duckling.’

Cardboard Tube People

Cardboard Tube People

Recycle cardboard tubes into cops & robbers or a whole pirate family! Youngsters will have hours of fun playing with […]

Cereal Box Black Bear

Turn an empty cereal box into a black bear with just a few easy steps. The black bear is found […]

Animal Hair Clips

Make these sweet animal hair clips for your little girl. These fun barrettes can be customized with your favorite colors […]

Tissue Box Critter

Tissue Box Critter

This adorable critter is actually a tissue box cover! Make this cute little guy from decorative paper and other fun […]

Pencil Birds

Pencil Birds

These friendly little pencil birds are straight out of Wonderland. Encourage kids to use their imaginations to come up with […]

Corduroy Shape Craft

Make an adorable craft inspired by Don Freeman’s classic, Corduroy. This fun project helps kids work on shape identification.

Craft Foam Worm

Craft Foam Worm

This clever worm craft will hold its shape when bent. A cute project for a rainy day (when worms are […]

Bee-Themed Number Matching Game

Bee-Themed Number Matching Game

Transform pipe cleaners, googly eyes, clothespins and a few other basic craft materials into adorable bees. Use the bees to […]

Paper Plate Bluebird

Paper Plate Bluebird

Make your own flock of birds out of paper plates and paint. Kids will love creating these pretty bluebirds, but […]

Clay Pot Bee

Clay Pot Bee

This terra cotta pot bee is such a fun craft for kids. It’s so bright and cheery, perfect for spring. 

Paper Plate Ladybug

Use paper plates to create these adorable ladybugs. It’s a fun and easy spring craft for kids.

Wooden Spoon Puppets

Wooden Spoon Puppets

Put those old wooden spoons to a new use (or you can always buy a new set for this fun […]

Duck Handprint Craft

This fun duck handprint craft is so cute! Incorporate it into lessons about birds, ducks, riparian habitats, and more.

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