Paper Kids' CrownThis is an inexpensive and easy way to make a custom kid's crown with a paper plate. It is ideal for playing dress up at home, as a party hat, or to complete a Halloween costume! This concept would be fun for a kids' party for them to decorate their own hats, too!
Wood Craft Magnetic SticksMy toddler enjoys being nearby when I'm in the kitchen. She likes to play with some magnets that we have on our fridge. I thought it would be fun to make assorted wooden craft stick magnets.
Q-Tip Painted Fall TreesThe most beautiful part of fall is when the leaves begin to change colors. I think it is breathtaking! It is difficult to capture the beauty in a painting, but it's definitely fun to try. And in the classroom, a unique way to paint these fall trees is to use Q-Tips instead of brushes. It's a fun and easy activity for any age!
Ecobag Turned into a Coloring ApronThis craft is made from a white ecobag from the grocery. My brother made it himself as a gift to my son. The picture was printed into the bag first and then he transformed it into an apron which my kid enjoyed coloring and at the same time he can use it as he helps me in the kitchen.
Craft Stick BallerinaThis is a simple and cute craft stick ballerina that can be used for many purposes including bookmark, pointer when reading, puppet, or party favor.
Raised Salt Fall Kids' ArtworkLately I have started using food colorings with the kids in my art class, as it is more cost effective and adds bolder colors to the end product. Combining food colorings with salt and glue offers a great technique for kids to explore their own creativity.
Felt Wrist Control PanelI made this control panel for my 4 yr old son. He told me that he needed something that would charge his engine and control the mechanical parts of his body. He is amazingly creative and I just had to make that happen. This is what I came up with:
Fun Fall Activities For KidsIf you are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this fall season, look no further! Here is a fun sunflower coloring page and a crossword puzzle to keep them busy. A great way to celebrate the symbols usually associated with the harvest season!
Back to School Kids' Coloring PageHey kids! Celebrate the start of the new school year with this coloring page! This fun page features a reading book, an apple, a pencil, and a few letters and numbers - all the things that you can relate to when you think of school. So, grab your coloring pencils and get ready to have some fun!
Paper Bowl Pet Turtle DecorationMy little one has been wanting a pet turtle after reading a book about turtles! This is probably the closest we can do with a pet turtle and she's having a blast with her new *pet turtle*.
Colorful Doodle MonsterHere is a cute back-to-school activity for the art class. Turn twine doodles into colorful monsters! A fun way to explore creativity and to play around with colors. It can also be used at home, or as a playful activity to entertain a small group of friends.
Mini Clothespin Rainbow NecklaceI've made this necklace for my little niece because she adores rainbows. It doubles as an interactive game, as you can remove the clothespins and clip them back on in any order. She will be learning the colour order of the rainbow while putting together her own necklace. This is a great craft for kids, and a great little gift!
Toilet Roll Flower-in-a-Pot Kids CraftHere is a fun craft for the kids! Turn empty toilet rolls into flower pots. Cut flowers from cardstock and use them to fill the pots. It's a great activity to celebrate summer! Each toilet roll will make two pots, so why not fill the whole window sill with colorful flowers?
Jellyfish Piñata for KidsMake a personal and reusable piñata for your kid(s). This is a cute idea for reward or treat time without needing a party! This piñata can easily be made with items you already have at home and you can decorate with any piñata theme you wish!
Flower Girl Kid Collage ActivityHere is a collage just for the girls. It is a fun activity for the summer!
Under the Sea Kids CraftHere is a fun summer craft for the kids! Use a paper plate, an old toothbrush, and watercolor paint, and make a nice artwork of a fish swimming somewhere in the ocean.
How to Make a Shoebox TheaterThis is a cute and fun way for your child to play with puppets, theater, dolls, make believe, animals, tell stories, etc. Besides making your own characters on cardboard, you can also find pets, or animals/dolls in magazines and attach to craft sticks too!
Easy Turtle Craft for KidsMy kids enjoy having a "pet" themed art piece to accompany their book when it's story time. Last week, we read a book, from the library, so they wanted to make a turtle too.
Homemade Paint PaletteYou can make your own handheld paint palette using a plastic lid and plastic bottle caps. Use one larger bottle cap in the center to mix colours. I used a Cool Whip lid, water bottle caps, and one sports drink cap. Once you cut the hole for them, this can be a great palette for kids to make and use while they paint!
DIY Fur Covered NotebookMake your notebooks fancy with this back to school notebook idea. I like it because it's like a 3D cover design and it's always up to you to put up what kind of animal or character to use as a concept or theme. And it is something you could enjoy doing with kids.
Movable Reading CardI came up with this idea when I observed my little boy struggle with his reading. I created an improvised reading tool to make it easier for him to read and pronounce the sounds of different letters.
String Art PaintingsAnother type of fun painting is string art. The designs formed look mostly like flowers.
Blow PaintingYou might not appreciate the finished product of this presentation, but this is just to show you guys that even in the simplest way, art - specifically painting can be done.
Crayon EtchingTeach your kids with simple crafts even using their old crayons. What I like most about this craft is that the materials are easy to find and for me it's refreshing to the mind.
Funny Whale CraftThis was originally created on one of my kid's favorite art shows. It was inspired by the story of Jonah in the bible who was eaten by a whale. So what I did was add a little humor in it just to entertain some other kids around.
Oil and Food Colouring Marble ArtThis is a fun way to marblize paper with food colouring and oil, using no harmful chemicals. Since oil and water don't mix, the food colouring only stains the paper where the oil doesn't settle, creating beautiful and exciting scenes. This is a fantastic and low-cost craft to do with kids.
Bubble ArtBlowing a mixture of liquid soap, paint, and water through a straw make colourful bubbles that can turn a surface into beautiful art when popped. This is a craft I like to do with my little nieces and nephews, but I blow the bubbles so they don't accidentally ingest anything. This can also be done with water soluble food colouring.
Making a Mini Wreath with StickersThis adorable mini wreath is great fun for children to make and is so pretty. There are so many sticker designs available so don't just limit yourself to flowers, hearts, and butterflies. Or even better choose 3D stickers or sticky gems.
Colorful Spring Bird Kids ArtworkHere is a cute craft for the kids, just in time for the spring season! Use crepe paper, colored chalk, and felt-tip pens to create a colorful artwork. This project can also be done with a group of children in an art class.
Pipe Cleaner Snake Toddler CraftThis is a fun indoor activity for your toddler to do. This activity also serves as a hand-eye coordination lesson. Your child will be focusing on putting the beads on and once in awhile you can ask for a certain color or shape too to double up the lesson.
Alligator ClothespinsThis is a fun and easy way to turn regular old clothespins into little biting alligators. Using a couple shades of green and dotting techniques will give these little guys their osteoderms, also known as alligator bumps! This is a great craft for all ages!
How to Make a Heart Shaped Paper GroundhogThis is a page about how to make a heart shaped paper groundhog. It doesn't have to be Groundhog Day to make this cute craft with your kids. Cut out paper heart shapes and get started.
Kid's Name Painter's Tape Art ProjectThis is a fun way of incorporating your child's name into their art work. Lay out painter's tape on a piece of paper spelling their name and allow your child to paint. When you peel the painter's tape off you get a beautiful work of art with their name included that can be framed.
Tulip Art for KidsChildren will be thrilled to bits when they see how easy it is to draw and colour in pictures of tulips. Any child who can write the letters of the alphabet can do this, and turn it into a picture to hang on the wall or a pretty greetings card
100th Day of School Paper Plate Gumball MachinesThe 100th day of school is often celebrated with games, activities, art projects, costumes, and parties. I think it started because the 100th day is when Kindergarten students get around to counting to that number. One enjoyable craft for the occasion is making these paper plate gumball machines.
Paper Snowman Dry-Erase Tic-Tac-Toe & Dots and Boxes BoardsI live where snow tends to hit us the hardest during the first three months of the year. On these days, kids need indoor activities to keep them occupied, like these snowman dry-erase games.
Number 1 Fan Valentine ProjectHere is a kid-friendly project for Valentine's Day! Turn a paper plate into a cute hand held fan. Adorned with the words "Your nr 1 fan," this fan is sure to steal someone's heart! The project is suitable for both boys and girls.
How to Make Milk ArtTry this fun activity with your little ones. Pour milk into a shallow bowl, add food colors, and swirl. This is a page about how to make milk art.
Hot Air Balloon DecorationThis decoration is easy and fun to make and looks cheerful and colourful in a child's room. It is a great rainy day project for children to make themselves. Decorate it however you wish. You don't have to use marker pens. You could try decoupage or collage, stickers, or fancy sticky tape instead.
Furry KeychainThis craft was taught to us back in the 5th grade and I used to display this cute little furry thing on my bags as a keychain. This project is shared with us at school to let the kids know that there are simple craft ideas that we can use or sell. It's actually a good idea for crafty entrepreneurs.
Making a Paper LanternThis is so simple to make. It is a simple craft for you and your kids to have fun making and a bonding time as mother and child work together. You may need to assist your little when making this paper lantern.
How to Make Shaving Cream Snow DoughMix shaving cream and baking soda to make this fun to play with dough. This is a page about how to make shaving cream snow dough.
Shaving Cream ArtShaving cream, latex paint, and white cardstock are the main supplies needed for creating beautiful abstract artwork. The kids will love this project and so will you. This is a page about shaving cream art.
Egg Carton Bulletin BoardEgg cartons are great for repurposing into many organizing and craft uses. This is a page about egg carton bulletin board.
Paper Plate Jelly Fish DecorationFun for children and adults to make. These look pretty hanging in the house, or even better on a sunny day blowing in a gentle breeze in the garden.
Making a Popsicle Stick Toy HarmonicaThis cute harmonica is made from popsicle sticks and kids will love playing with it. This is a page about making a popsicle stick toy harmonica.
Dried Beans and Grains Owl MosaicAn inexpensive, fun collage to make with the kids using dried foods for color and texture. This is a page about dried beans and grains owl mosaic.
Love Bugs Kids' CraftIf you are looking for an easy Valentine's craft for younger children, this is a great choice. You only need some basic items to make these adorable love bugs. And on top of a fun activity, kids will be practicing their fine motor skills by using scissors and pulling up small stickers.
How to Make Pattern StripsOne skill used to foster cognitive development is patterns. Children learn to recognize, complete, and create patterns beginning in preschool. You can either make your own pattern strips or print them from numerous education sites.
Making an Indoor SandboxDuring the winter and on rainy days your child will enjoy playing in this indoor sandbox. This is a page about making an indoor sandbox.
Making a Bear Gift BagThis is a page about making a bear gift bag. This unbearably adorable gift bag is sure to be loved by anyone receiving it.
Making Homemade FlubberThis is a page about making homemade flubber. Kids will love to play with this easy to make homemade flubber.
Indoor SandboxThe weather is rainy and cold here. My son was starting to miss the outdoor activities that he loves, like playing in the sandbox. So I decided to bring the sandbox to him!
Rorschach SnowflakesGrowing up, you hear that every snowflake is unique. Whether this is true or not, this craft is perfect for demonstrating that. No matter how many times you do this craft, each flake looks different from the previous one. Kids of all ages have fun creating these symmetric patterns.
Homemade FlubberHomemade flubber is easy to make and provides hours of fun for your little ones.
Heart Shaped Paper PenguinThis craft is perfect for preschoolers who need a simple, quick, and fun art project. Making these penguins will allow children to develop their fine motor skills by cutting out the shapes. There are also many book choices for this topic, including National Geographic KIDS "Penguins".
Making A Drinking Straw NecklaceThis is a page about making a drinking straw necklace. Use colorful recycled straws to make this pretty necklace, great for kids.
Easy Marble MazeThese would make a fun addition to any Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom. You could incorporate it into the manipulative or quiet centers, as well as make it an art activity. Children can help make their own mazes. Let them choose how the pathways should be spread out and then they can test it after!
Christmas Sticker Memory GameChildren love to be a part of everything! And with this game, they can choose their own stickers and create their own cards to play with! It will be more exciting to play a game they made. It can be tailored for individual or small group play and for Pre-K and up.
Fingerprint Christmas LightsThis craft is simple, easy, and fun for kids and adults of all ages! You can create these lights for handmade Christmas cards, gift tags, T-shirts, or in the classroom. You can paint them on cardstock and place in a frame or use a canvas. They would make excellent gifts for parents, grandparents, or teachers.
Making No-Cook PlaydohThis is a page about making no-cook playdoh. An easy recipe for play dough that doesn't need to be cooked and can provide lots of creative fun for youngsters.
Baby Jesus in Manger Fingerprint CraftWhen we think about Christmas, we also think about Jesus. This craft is perfect for kids who are learning about baby Jesus. It can be used in Sunday school, Bible study, or simply at home. They will only need a few supplies to create this babe in a manager, which will definitely become a family keepsake.
Markers and Coffee Filter Spray ArtThis is a fun art project which is simple. First, a coffee filter is colored with markers, (not permanent) in no particular design and sprayed with a spray bottle filled with water.
Making Leaf FoxesThis is a page about making leaf foxes. Here is a great fall forest craft for kids.
Mini MaracasThese are great fun for children to make and play with. Younger children can wrap the maracas in pretty tape instead of using the strong glue. Use the plastic eggs with a lid that little toys often come packed in. Mine is from the centre of a chocolate egg.
Making a Butternut Squash Print PaintingThis is a page about making a butternut squash print painting. Cut vegetables can be used to make fun prints that you can use as part of a larger painting or to decorate cards, fabric, and more.
Making Rainbow Crayons from Broken PiecesThis is a page about make a rainbow crayon from broken pieces. Recycle old broken crayons into new pretty rainbow crayons.
Cake Case (Muffin Cup) Flower Greetings CardCake cases come in many sizes, colors, and patterns. Use a selection of different ones to make this delightful and pretty greetings card for a friend or relative.
Pocket Jack-in-the-BoxThis is so cute and super easy to make. Children will love to keep this in their pocket to show others at school. Older children can make one themselves. In fact even adults think this simple toy is totally awesome. Everyone who sees Jack's happy face pop out can't help smiling.
Making a Paper Bag TurkeyThis is a page about making a paper bag turkey. An easy, inexpensive project for young kids to make for Thanksgiving decorations and puppet fun.
Leaf FoxesIf you decide to incorporate a winter animal theme into your classroom, foxes would fit perfectly. It seems that they tend to make more appearances during the colder months. It is probably because foxes do not hibernate and are looking for shelter to stay warm. One craft that is very easy to make is the leaf fox.
Bat SilhouetteIf you are looking for a unique and fun craft, this bat silhouette is just the thing. Kids of all ages will enjoy creating their bat outlines. And as a teacher or parent, you can incorporate this craft into the Halloween theme, learning about nocturnal animals, or studying the letter 'B'.
Leaf PuppetsThis craft is great to use after reading the book, "Louie the Leaf", by Jeff VanGetson. The story is about love, family, and friendship and how change is nothing to be afraid of. Children will enjoy making their own "Louie", as well as other characters from the book.
Monster Clothespin ClipsThese monster clips are very easy to make and have many uses around the house. Before your child helps you make them, you can choose a 'nice' book about monsters to read. Two of my favorites are, "Leonardo the Terrible Monster", by Mo Willems and "My Friend the Monster", by Eleanor Taylor.
Felt WristbandUse felt in a bright bold colour to make this simple neat and attractive wristband. If you like you can sew more beads and buttons to bling it up a bit, but the simplicity of just one button is so much more elegant
Making a Pinhole Solar Eclipse ViewerThis is a page about making a pinhole solar eclipse viewer. There are several ways to safely view a solar eclipse, one is the pinhole viewer.
Clothespin Click BeetleThis beetle is fun for kids to make after reading Eric Carle's, The Very Clumsy Click Beetle". They will have a blast getting the beetle back onto its "feet".
Clown Paper PlateThis is a fun project for children to do on a rainy day as a decoration for their bedroom wall. If you choose child-safe glue, you will need patience and somewhere out of reach for it to dry undisturbed.
Mini BanjoIf you have any loom bands left behind from the recent craze, stuffed at the back of a cupboard somewhere, you can use them for this this mini banjo. It is colourful and easy to make and it doesn't make too much noise.
Coloring Book and Watercolor Paper...This little project is a simple way to trace a coloring page onto a paper plate, and outline the picture with glue. After the picture is outlined with glue, it is painted with water colors. After it is dry, it is cut out and placed where all can admire.
Moving Paper Fish CraftA great project for home, camp, Scouts, and babysitting. The fish has a spine that bends. You can make a whole school of them!
Making a Pipe Cleaner CatThis is a page about making a pipe cleaner cat. Here is another cute kid's craft using that trusty craft supply, the pipe cleaner or chenille stem.
Recycled Box NotebooksMake a cute notebook perfect for kids. It is simple to made and doesn't require much time. You can use them for all the things any other notebook could be used for. It is a fun, cute way to express what you like.
Sparkly Sun CatchersMade from the base of drink bottles, these sun catchers are easy and fun. Collect a stash of bases and bring them out at a later date for a rainy day project with your kids.
Child's Paper Plate Shoulder BagThis is a simple and fun craft for children to join in with. If you are using child safe glue it will probably take a while to stick, so you might want to do that bit for them with something stronger. Otherwise your kids can have hours of rainy day fun making these cute bags.
Button Hair TiesThis is such a simple idea and lots of fun for little girls to make their own. Have a good search through your button box and see what you can find to make these super easy hair ties.
Making a Paper Tube Confetti LauncherThis is a page about making a toilet paper tube confetti launcher. With minimal supplies you and the kids can make this fun confetti launcher.
Pipe Cleaner CatHere is a cute project, with simple steps and materials. It is easy to make using things around the house. It is just a fun decoration for kids, that they can make themselves.
Huichol Style Yarn or Thread PaintingsI came across this idea while trying to find art projects to teach at my daughter's school. This looked amazing. I don't think I could do this with 100 kids at once, but my kids loved it! It took us about half an hour and it was fun to see what they came up with.
Melted Perler BeadsWe have tons of Perler beads. What to do with them all? I saw this idea on a website and my kids absolutely loved it. There's something so fun about watching those tubes become flattened and widened. My kids made a bunch of bracelets and rings. They turned out so colorful and unique.
Paper Plate Dream CatcherDream catchers make beautiful decorations, but are difficult for children to make. However this paper plate version is much easier and makes for a lot of colourful fun.
Lolly or Popsicle Stick PuppetsChildren can have great fun both making and playing with these easy puppets. You don't have to use exactly the same materials as I do. For instance, thread, string, or yarn can be used for the hair and beads or jewels can be used for the eyes or you can even just draw them.
Child's Drinking Straw NecklaceWho would think that a bunch of mundane drinking straws could be turned into something so pretty? This couldn't be easier to make and most children can join in the fun and make their own.
Easy Peg PuppetsMake these fun puppets using wooden spring pegs (clothes pins) and scraps of cardstock.
Egg Carton Ice Cream Cone ToyWith just an egg box and oddments of yarn you can make your child a fun ice cream shop to play with. Choose bright colours which represent the various flavours such as vanilla, banana, strawberry, or mint.
Paper Mache MasksMy daughter's 5th grade class made these amazing paper ache masks in their art class! I wanted to share them in hopes of inspiring someone that might want to make their own. The bases for the masks used recycled items such as newspaper, egg cartons, cardboard tubes, and metal hangers.
Toddler Pom Pom SorterI am always looking for activities to keep my toddler busy. This pom pom sorter is simple and stuffing the pom poms into the holes is great for working on fine motor skills. You can even color around each hole and turn it into a color match game!
Felt Popsicle Color Matching GameThese cute felt Popsicles are a great tool for teaching your toddler their colors. They also work well for pretend play!
Indoor Snowball Fight KitDo you live in a place that rarely gets snow or just want to bring the fun of a snowball fight inside? These pom pom snowballs are easy to make and so much fun to play with!
Amazing Unpoppable BubblesMy little niece loves when we blow bubbles together, but there's always a little frown on her face when she's chasing them and they pop. I was buying her these little tubes of unbreakable bubble solution that worked okay, but not great. Here's a recipe to make your own that are very durable.
3D Hand ArtI saw this project years ago and loved it. I recently taught it to my daughter and she had so much fun with it. Her friends came over and the first thing they did was try this project. This project is easy and very inexpensive. The results are stunning. Loved it!
Winter SnowmanCelebrate the winter season and all its fun in the snow with this artwork. Turn a paper plate and polystyrene balls into a beautiful artwork that will wow your friends. Some good entertainment for the festive season!
Jellyfish Finger PuppetThis little guy was really fun to make! I'm going to show my kiddos how to do this too, I know they are going to be in their glory making a sea of these things. :) They are easy and extremely inexpensive. Your munchkins could make these all day long and it would barely cost you a thing!
Felt ButterflyThis little gal is quick, easy, and fun! A great children's project.
Easy Recycled OwlChildren will love this idea because it is quick, easy, and you can't really go wrong. It is made from stuff that most family households have around the home.
Making a Toilet Paper Tube DragonMake is fun craft with your children, quickly and inexpensively. This is a page about making a toilet paper tube dragon.
Hoo-to-You Owl Collage ArtworkSummer is a great time to let the kids make some unique artworks. Let them make a beautiful collage of an owl, using dried seeds from the pantry. Using different textures provides an ideal opportunity for fine motor and sensory stimulation, so this activity also provides ample learning opportunities.
Toilet Paper Tube DragonThis fun fire breathing dragon would make a great kids' craft!
