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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 […]

Fall Leaves Wall Hanging

Fall Leaves Wall Hanging

This craft starts with a nature walk and ends with a beautiful wall hanging made with fall leaves. It’s a […]

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 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, […]

Valentine Mailbox

Valentine Mailbox

Transform a dollar store find into a beautiful Valentine’s Day mailbox. Filled with candy or other treats, this is the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Abstract Planet Collage

Abstract Planet Collage

Here’s an activity that brings together art, science, music, and creativity. Your kids will love making abstract paintings and turning […]

Twine Carrots

Twine Carrots

Turn newspaper, tape and twine into carrots to decorate the house for Easter. A fun project for school age kids […]

Edible Easter Basket

Edible Easter Basket

Instead of just filling a basket with Easter goodies, try making the basket from candies! School age children and teens […]

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 […]

Sandwich Book

Sandwich Book

This clever book looks like a sandwich! Follow the directions to make it like the picture, or be creative and […]

Heart Character Valentines

Heart Character Valentines

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

Valentine's Day Lunch Boxes

Valentine’s Day Lunch Boxes

Decorate a Valentine mailbox to hold your Valentine’s Day lunch and a treat. A fun way to make a special […]

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 […]

Cork Gingerbread Man Ornaments

Cork Gingerbread Man Ornaments

An easy ornament to make with your kids to decorate your Christmas tree! Makes a fun gift for grandparents too.

Nativity Silhouette

Nativity Silhouette

This stunning Nativity project requires just paint and paper. Suitable for school-age children or older.

Missing Sign Math Game

Missing Sign Math Game

Print and cut the game board and problem cards of the Missing Sign Math Game and let the fun begin! […]

Friendship Bracelet Watch

Friendship Bracelet Watch

Are you a fan of friendship bracelets? Choose your favorite colors and make a cool watch that’s really fun to […]

Toddler Chemistry Lab

Toddler Chemistry Lab

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

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 […]

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. […]

All About Me Printable School Binder

All About Me Printable School Binder

Use these printables to make an awesome school binder that will provide memories for years to come. A great way […]

DIY Foam Stamps

DIY Foam Stamps

Stamping is so much fun and it’s even better when you make your own foam stamps! They’re quick and easy […]

Scrabble Tile Pendant

Scrabble Tile Pendant

Turn old Scrabble tiles into wearable art! These pendants are so popular right now. You can also purchase scrabble tiles […]

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. […]

Easy Finger Puppets

Easy Finger Puppets

Make quick and easy finger puppets from an ordinary sheet of paper, then decorate with yarn, googly eyes, or anything […]

'Thanks for Helping Me Grow' Flowerpot

‘Thanks for Helping Me Grow’ Flowerpot

Here’s a great project to tell that special teacher, “Thanks for helping me grow!” Personalize it with his or her […]

Galaxy Playdough

Galaxy Playdough

Follow this recipe to make your own galaxy playdough. Kids will have a great time adding stars and planets to […]

Jellyfish Watercolors

Jellyfish Watercolors

Make a beautiful and colorful jellyfish painting. All you need is watered down paint to create this fun project. A […]

Make Your Own Sponge Blocks

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. […]

Magnetic Sandpaper and Yarn Travel Activity

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 […]

Button-Eyed Owl

Button-Eyed Owl

Knowing how to sew a button is an important skill. Make these cute button-eyed owls to help your child learn […]

Backyard Bird Egg Display

Backyard Bird Egg Display

Help your child learn about the birds local to your area by doing an egg identification project. The finished display […]

Van Gogh Easter Eggs

Van Gogh Easter Eggs

Create beautiful Easter eggs inspired by the works of Van Gogh. You could easily adapt it to various artists. What […]

Paint and Eat Easter Waffles

Paint and Eat Easter Waffles

Use a cookie cutter to give waffles an egg shape, then decorate the eggs by painting on food color. A […]

Origami Bunny

Origami Bunny

It only takes 6 folds to make an adorable origami bunny. All you need is plain paper and a black […]

Stamped and Painted Easter Eggs

Stamped and Painted Easter Eggs

Are you looking for a new twist on traditional egg dyeing? Use solvent-based ink to stamp images on an egg, […]

Queen's Crown

Queen’s Crown

Does your little princess want to be the queen? Make a queen’s (or king’s) crown for hours of dress-up fun! […]

Perry the Platypus Puppet

Perry the Platypus Puppet

Anyone who loves Perry (or platypuses in general) will enjoy making this cute puppet. It’s fun to make and then […]

Bunny Hair Bows

Bunny Hair Bows

These bunny hair bows couldn’t be more darling… or any easier to make. What a fun craft that any little […]

Watercolor Easter Eggs

Watercolor Easter Eggs

Watercolor your Easter eggs with beautiful results! A fun (and less messy) alternative to dyeing eggs. The kids will love […]

Punch Box

Punch Box

Make a Punch Box as an alternative to a pinata. Instead of beating on a pinata with a stick, each […]

Stamping with Yarn

Stamping with Yarn

Make your own stamps using yarn and white glue! Then use your stamps to add images to cards, scrapbook pages, […]

Juice Box Boats

Juice Box Boats

Don’t throw away those empty juice boxes just yet – turn them into boats! They float really well and the […]

Outdoor Color Match

Outdoor Color Match

Make an outdoor color matching game using paint chips. Makes a great boredom buster for any time of the year. […]

Paper Mache Earth

Paper Mache Earth

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with a paper mache Earth? This project takes multiple days, but the […]

Paper Plate Animals

Paper Plate Animals

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

Lucky Gold Hunt

Lucky Gold Hunt

Send your child on a Lucky Gold Hunt that they’re sure to enjoy! This is a fun way to celebrate […]

Indoor Hopscotch

Indoor Hopscotch

Start saving your pizza boxes, jumbo cereal boxes, or any other good-sized pieces of thin cardboard. This indoor hopscotch project […]

Finger Weaving

Finger Weaving

Use loops to finger weave fun and colorful accessories. This is a great boredom buster and a very travel-friendly craft. […]

Polka Dot Glitter Eggs

Polka Dot Glitter Eggs

The glittery eggs will brighten any Easter celebration! The secret is using double-sided adhesive dots and rolling them in glitter. […]

Blossoming Popcorn Trees

Blossoming Popcorn Trees

These beautiful trees really say spring! This project teaches a basic tech­nique for painting trees. Adding pop­corn also provides the […]

Pig Pen

Pig Pen Topper

Transform an ordinary pen into a fun Pig Pen! The adorable pom-pom piglet is very easy to make and is […]

Little Piggies

Little Piggies

Here’s a simple and cute pig craft using construction paper, pom poms, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. Each pig has […]

CD Pig Craft

CD Pig Craft

Turn an old CD into a super cute pig! All you need is felt, googly eyes, and a pom pom, […]

Water Bottle Pig

Water Bottle Pig

Transform a water bottle and construction paper into this cute little pig! This was designed as a Sunday School project, […]

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