Use rimmed paper plates and blocks to create an awesome marble track. Build very simple tracks with younger children. With […]
Pirate Ship Art
This project combines many techniques: drawing, cutting and shaping with paper, painting waves and composition. This activity works well for […]
Cardboard Tube Cars
Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]
Milk Jug Garage
Kids will have as much fun building this car garage as they will have playing with it. The best part […]
Super Sci-Fi Rocket Jet Pack
Send your space man on a trip with jet packs made from recycled materials. Easy to make from items you […]
Egg Cup Ships
Egg Cup Ships This Columbus Day, make your own mini versions of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria! This […]
Egg Carton School Bus
If you have little ones starting school this year, get them excited to ride the bus with this back-to-school school […]
DIY Viking Ship
Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]
Magnetic Airplane Clip
This fun airplane is made from clothespins and craft sticks. A great craft for boys!
Milk Carton Pirate Ship
Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]
Cargo Ship
Just cut off a corner of a plastic file, put a toothpick through it to keep the shape, and put […]
Ice Cube Boats
The kids will have so much fun making these ice cube sail boats from a cup, a straw, and some […]
Cardboard Tube Bulldozer
Made from a few recycled items from around the house, these dutiful dozers will be ready to hit the road […]
Footprint Rocket
This Footprint Rocket makes the perfect outer space craft! It also doubles as a fun, out-of-this-world keepsake!
Cork Boats
Make boats from corks, craft sticks and craft foam. If the weather is warm, sail them in a pool or […]
Mini Space Shuttle Cakes
5..4..3..2..1.. Lift off into the kitchen with your little astronauts to make these tasty space shuttle cakes. A perfect snack […]
Toy Car Bridge and Tunnel
Entertain your kids with a simple but fun project! They’ll love playing with this easy-to-make toy bridge and tunnel.
Shoebox Train Craft
Turn empty shoeboxes into train that holds dolls or stuffed animals. Little ones will have a lot of fun pulling […]
Golden Gate Bridge Pinewood Derby Car
If you need ideas for creative Pinewood Derby cars, look no further! This tutorial shows how to make a car […]
Paper Plate Traffic Lights
Paper plates and construction paper become traffic lights. This craft is perfect to do during Transportation Week.
Dump Truck Craft
Turn an empty CD case and construction paper scraps into an adorable dump truck! There is so much room for […]
Police Car
Enhance a study of Community Helpers with this fun police car craft. It’s easy to do with just a little […]
Amish Buggy Art
This Amish Buggy Art is inspired by the buggies of eastern Ohio. Sharpen your pencil and get started!
Cardboard Airport
Create an airport out of cardboard for hours of pretend play! You can even add lights, just like a real […]
Rubber Band Car
Turn a paper towel tube and some rubber bands into an awesome car to race with friends! It’s so much […]
Snoopy-Inspired Clothespin Airplanes
These cute clothespin airplanes are inspired by everyone’s favorite beagle, Snoopy! Make the planes then help Snoopy battle the Red Baron.
Gyrocopters
Discover how helicopters work with this fun, easy, and inexpensive science experiment. All you need are paper, scissors, and paperclips!
Thomas and Friends Costumes
Make Thomas, James, Percy and the rest of the gang from Sodor! Â These toddler-friendly costumes are easy to make and […]
Egg Carton Bus
This recycled egg carton bus is a fun craft created by a six year old with her Mom’s help.
Printable Train Tracks
This printable train track project is the perfect activity for your kids. Click through and find out how to make […]
Printable Road Maps for Toy Cars
Printable road maps are fun and inexpensive entertainment for kids. Get step-by-step instructions and a free PDF for the whole […]
Tow Mater Cookie Treat
Decorated with candies and marshmallows, these cookie treats pay tribute to the Tow Mater, who is always willing to lend […]
Space Ship Pinata
Turn an ice cream cone pinata into a space ship at warp speed. Great for a birthday party.
Sponge and Duct Tape Sailboats
Turn sponges and duct tape into fun sailboats. Perfect for the bathtub or outdoor play.
Tissue Box Steamboat
Turn a tissue box into a paddle wheel steamboat! A great craft for when they are stuck at home with […]
Thanksgiving Paper Plate Boat
The kids will have fun making and playing with these fun boats for Thanksgiving. Made from paper plates they are […]
Dry Erase Thanksgiving Mats
These dry erase Thanksgiving mats are fast to make and are perfect for wiggly kids at the Thanksgiving dinner table. […]
Egg Carton Fire Truck
Turn your empty egg cartons into fun fire trucks, featuring your child as the driver! Great for Fire Prevention Week […]
Cardboard Skyscraper and Parking Garage
Don’t recycle those cardboard boxes just yet! Use them to make an awesome skyscraper and parking garage that the kids […]
Egg Carton Train
This awesome train is made entirely from recycled packaging and other household castoffs. What a wonderful way to turn trash […]
Airplane Movie Snack Tray
Transform an empty cereal box into an awesome snack tray, perfect for Family Movie Night at home. A great activity […]
Foil River with Bottle Cap Boats
Need a quick and inexpensive way to entertain your kids on a hot summer day? Try making a foil river! […]
Colorful Ships
Paint the sea with watercolor, the beach with sponge prints and then paint ships in different sizes and then glue […]
Paper Tractor
Make a tractor from shapes and teach kids about farming, harvesting and of course, the different shapes that were used. […]
Felt Road Track Set
A re-usable set of felt track pieces that are easy to take on-the-go. Pieces allow for hours of hands-on play. […]
Recycled Car City
Use empty containers and craft foam to create an awesome city. Add some cars and it is perfect for hours […]
Hot Wheels Car Jump
You can turn an old cardboard box and a rain gutter into an awesome jump for your toy Matchbox or […]
Cardboard Box Cars
Create a car from Cardboard boxes and let the kids “drive” them to their own drive-in movie! A perfect summer […]
DIY Outdoor Road
All you need is paving stones and some chalk to create an outdoor road that the kids will love! It […]
Tractor Footprint Card
Turn your child’s footprint into an adorable tractor card. This is a perfect project for Father’s Day or Gradparent’s Day, […]
Freight Train Fingerprint Art
Make a cute fingerprint freight train, inspired by Donald Crew’s classic book. There are suggestions on the site for many […]
Hot Air Balloon Art
Introduce the concept of analogous colors and warm/cool colors with this beautiful hot air balloon project. Each is one-of-a-kind and […]
Rocket Straws
Make these rocket straws using little more than an envelope and a straw. Easy and inexpensive to make, this craft […]
Plastic Lid Sailboats
A craft and activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids will LOVE it! A […]
Fingerprint Balloons
This simple and fun kid’s fingerprint craft uses acrylic paints and picture of a bike to create a huge and […]
Cardboard Cars for a Homemade Drive-In Theater
Make cars out of cardboard boxes, duct tape, spray paint and paper plates. Then pop some corn, climb into the […]
Cardboard Box Toys
Turn your old cardboard boxes into a fun car and gas pump, perfect for hours of pretend play. There are […]
Color Matching Car Game
For toddlers who love anything to do with wheels, this DIY color matching game will be a hit. You can […]
Juice Box Boats
Don’t throw away those empty juice boxes just yet – turn them into boats! They float really well and the […]
Balloon Propelled Lego Car
Sit your child down and build a car from Legos that is propelled by a balloon! Great fun for boys […]