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Paper Plate Nest of Birds

Paper Plate Nest of Birds

This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]

Letter D Dinosaur

Letter D Dinosaur

Turn a capital D into a cute dinosaur that kids will love to make. Perfect for “D” Week or a […]

Q is for Quail

Are you looking for a craft for Q Week? Or perhaps you’re studying about state symbols? Maybe you’re just a […]

Paper Plate Animals

Making paper plate animals is so much fun! This tutorial includes instructions for the elephant, zebra, and giraffe shown, plus […]

Mosaic Heart

Mosaic Heart

You can make this mosaic heart with nothing more than some construction paper, old magazines or catalogs, and a glue […]

Printable Christmas Letter Tracing Worksheets

Download and print the Christmas Word Trace and Color PDF. It includes three simple designs to color with three practice […]

Paper Plate Lion

Paper Plate Lion

The paper plate lion is a great decoration for a zoo or jungle-themed party, or for everyday fun!

ABC Paper Chain

ABC Paper Chain

This easy craft makes learning the alphabet fun. You can use the same concept to practice spelling words for older […]

Paper Graduation Cap

Paper Graduation Cap

Celebrate graduation day with this easy paper graduation cap. Attach it to a card, add a stick to make a […]

Paper Plate Graduates

Preschool and kindergarten graduates will love making paper plate versions of themselves. It’s a wonderful keepsake for parents to remember […]

Umbrella with Raindrops

Umbrella with Raindrops

Spend your rainy day making this adorable umbrella craft, complete with glue raindrops! All you need is construction paper, scissors […]

Mixed Media Volcano craft

Mixed Media Volcano

These volcanoes are made with watercolors, construction paper, tissue paper, and cotton balls. Make these with young children studying the […]

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 […]

Backyard Fishing

Backyard Fishing

This backyard fishing activity is perfect for a birthday party game or just some everyday summer fun! It’s a great […]

Very Hungry Egg Carton Caterpillar

Very Hungry Egg Carton Caterpillar

Turn an empty egg carton into an Eric Carle book classic- The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It’s easy to do and […]

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 […]

Easter Chick Cookies

Easter Chick Cookies

Make these cute Easter chick cookies for a fun springtime treat! They are surprisingly easy to make, with only three […]

Paper Plate Umbrella

Paper Plate Umbrella

What’s the perfect craft for a rainy day? These paper plate umbrellas, of course! The construction paper raindrops are such […]

Beary Cute Cookies

Beary Cute Cookies

These cheery bear cookies are fun to eat and so easy to make. Serve them at a teddy bear picnic […]

Paper Bag Stick Horse

Paper Bag Stick Horse

Turn common household recyclables into hobby horse that’s perfect for indoor play. Add a paper bag vest and your little […]

Chicken Egg Cups

Chicken Egg Cups

Don’t throw out those egg cartons – save them to make these adorable chicken egg cups! They’re simple, cute, and […]

Presidents Day Snack

President’s Day Snack

This is a quick and easy snack that will help teach young kids American history with a tasty twist! This […]

Cardboard Tube Snake

Cardboard Tube Snake

These cute snakes couldn’t be easier! Paint, cut and decorate your way to a fun and colorful snake, perfect for […]

Lobster Prints

Use your little one’s hands & foot to create this happy little keepsake lobster. What fun!

torn mouse

3 Torn Mice

Tear white cardstock or construction paper to make these adorable mice. Tearing an oval can be difficult for many young […]

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

Turn band-aids and googly eyes into adorable lightning bugs. A fun project for the youngest of crafters.

Cereal Turkey

Make a fun and easy turkey craft for Thanksgiving. It’s great for preschoolers who are working on fine motor control.

Preschool Graduation Cap

This easy to make graduation cap is terrific for kids to make for a preschool graduation. It’s made from inexpensive […]

Morning Chart for Preschoolers

Morning Chart for Preschoolers

This printable morning chart helps young children start their days off right. Kids move the icon to the smiley face when […]

Counting Activity Busy Bag

Counting Activity Busy Bag

Work on 1 to 1 correspondence in a fun way with this busy bag activity. It will keep preschoolers quiet […]

Shape Bingo

Shape Bingo

This printable Shape Bingo is great for preschoolers learning their shapes and colors. It’s equally fun for older kids who […]

Kid’s Graduation Cap

Help your preschooler or kindergartener make their own graduation cap. A fun way to celebrate a special milestone and also […]

Potato Masher Easter Eggs

Potato Masher Easter Eggs

Print beautiful Easter eggs using a tool you probably have on hand- a potato masher! Fun for kids of all […]

Valentine Hug Cards

Valentine Hug Cards

This classic craft has been a Valentine staple for many years. A great project for the littles this Valentine’s Day!

Cheerios Giraffe

Cheerios Giraffe

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

Heart Character Valentines

Heart Character Valentines

These heart characters deliver up candy and loads of personality. A fun and easy homemade Valentine.

Band-aid Butterflies

Band-aid Butterflies

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

AaBbCc Spoons

AaBbCc Spoons

This simple activity is easy to make and provides excellent practice for a little one who is learning letters. Consider […]

Christmas Light Garland

Christmas Light Garland

A garland of paper Christmas lights add festive cheer to any room. An excellent project for young crafters who need […]

Santa Star Ornaments

Santa Star Ornaments

Santa Claus is a star! Make an easy paper santa ornament to decorate on your Christmas tree!

Cardboard tube reindeers

Cardboard Tube Reindeer

Make your own Rudolf the reindeer with a cardbord tube! An easy & fun christmas craft for kids!

Dyed Backpack

Dyed Backpack

Transform a dull canvas back pack into an exciting adventure for your preschooler using colorful dye.

Bear & the Falling Leaves

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 […]

Masking Tape Mummy

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

Mr. Pumpkin Head

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

Bacon and an Egg with a Yellow Yarn Yolk

Bacon and an Egg with a Yellow Yarn Yolk

Here’s a fun and easy craft made from paper and yarn. Talk about the Yellow Yarn Yolk during “Y-Week” or […]

Craft Foam Iguana

Craft Foam Iguana

Here’s a fun craft for “I” week. This iguana starts as a capital I. A great way to learn the […]

Dinosaur Shoes

Dinosaur Shoes

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

Interactive Color Book

Interactive Color Book

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

Owl Babies

Owl Babies

This adorable craft was inspired by Martin Waddell’s book, “Owl Babies.” Perfect for an owl unit in the classroom or […]

Mr. Shark Alphabet Chomper

Mr. Shark Alphabet Chomper

Make a letter-chomping shark from a business-sized envelope! The project is fun to make and preschoolers will love ‘feeding’ letters […]

Straw Sculpture

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

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

Circle Shape Monster

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

Invisible Letters and Numbers

Invisible Letters and Numbers

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

Frozen Paint

Frozen Paint

Let your kids create masterpieces on paper and themselves as they create using the “cool” frozen paint! Recipe included!

Monsters Inc Inspired Slime

Monsters Inc Inspired Slime

Let your kids enjoy some sensory fun as they create monsters and watch the slime ooze. A fun science project […]

Lace Princess Crowns

Lace Princess Crowns

Make lacy, glittery crowns for your little princess. They’re sure to be a dress-up favorite for years to come! Great […]

Flamingo Handprint Craft

Flamingo Handprint Craft

Make beautiful flamingoes from your child’s handprints. This is perfect for a study of birds, during “F Week” or just […]

Outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen

Outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen

Kids love making mud pies! Set up an outdoor mud pie kitchen that will keep your children entertained for hours. […]

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