Outdoor Craft Ideas for Kids?I am working at a camp this summer with kids of various ages, 3rd grade to middle school. I am looking for some craft ideas that they can do outside. Thank you, NJ
Edible Play DoughMix first 4 ingredients together. Add powdered sugar. Knead it. Divide and add food coloring. Keep refrigerated to keep from spoiling when not in use. You can replace vanilla with flavored extracts to give flavor other than just plain sweetness.
Inside Snow FunMost children love snow and playing in it.But for those
times it is too cold to play out or for those that do not
get snow I hope you will enjoy these activities.
What's in Your Homeschooling Craft Box?I have started a box of throw away JUNK for crafts for when I start homeschooling. We have TONS of stuff in there. But I'm sure I am missing things. So, what's in YOUR craft junk box?
Painting With Kids?Tips for painting with kids. Post your ideas.
Painting on the SidewalkA plastic squirt-type bottle filled with colored water will allow your Picasso to "paint" on the sidewalk. Don't use too much food coloring, and this will just disappear when it dries.
Make Your Own Finger PaintMix starch with enough cold water to make a smooth paste. Add boiling water and cook until glossy. Stir in dry soap flakes while mixture is warm; cool. Add glycerin. Keeps in airtight container for 1 week...
Photo Fun PlacematIf you have a lot of extra photos and dread putting them all in albums, a photo placemat is a great way to show them off to everyone. You can use your scrapbook skills and supplies to create an entertaining place at the dinner table. The photo fun placemat is a great gift to give to friends.
Sawdust ClayAdd all ingredients together and mold using cookie cutters or by hand. Let dry then sand using a fine sandpaper till smooth. Paint.
Sturdy CrayonsWhen you get new crayons, wrap them with some masking tape. They will be less likely to break, but still can be sharpened.
Craft Ideas for Toddlers?Crafts Ideas for Toddlers. I am look for ideas for wind chimes, garden decor, kids outdoor art, garden ideas for toddlers and any kind of kids projects that can be made for indoors or outdoors.
Washable Art ContestI was given about 20 mats of every imaginable size, shape, and color. These normally frame pictures under glass, but I plan to have a Neighborhood Art contest.
Crafts for Preschoolers?I need ideas for crafts for preschoolers.
Grade School Pioneer Crafts?What are some good pioneer crafts my class of 3rd graders can do?
Crafts for Kindergartners?I work in an after-school program for kindergartners and we are trying to figure out a gift that the children can make for their parents. Does any one have and suggestions? Any gifts your child made you that you really enjoyed?
Birthday Tablecloth KeepsakeEvery year for my son's birthday we have used the same vinyl tablecloth. Each year with a different colored marker we ask his guests to write him a birthday message.
Daycare Art Projects?Daycare Art Projects. I'm looking for art projects that one year old's in a daycare can do that are free. Where can I find some?
Make a Bear at HomeFor my daughters 6th birthday, she wanted to take her little friends to Build a Bear Workshop. That's way out of my price range! So while I was shopping for things to do for her party, I was in JoAnn Fabrics and I saw Make a Bear kits.
Handprint FishTake foam sheet of any colour and draw your hand on it. Open your pinkie and thumb and keep together your three fingers on your foam sheet and draw the outline with black marker.
Movie Night Craft Ideas?I need help coming up with fun, inexpensive craft ideas for a kids movie night. One night, we will be watching Charlotte's Web and the other will be Over the Hedge. I would like some fun activities/crafts the kids can do before the movie to help make it a fun event.
Dinosaur Foam Mask Templates?I saw some dinosaur foamie faces at the party store. So, where can I find a template or stencil to use to make our own faces for a birthday party?
Add Vanilla Extract To Salt DoughWhen making your salt dough for crafts, add a drop of vanilla, it not only makes your creation smell good, but helps prevent mold. Peppermint works well too, but I prefer vanilla.
Frugal Nickleback Band Memorabilia?I love this band, Nickelback, but can't afford posters or anything. I have already covered a notebook with pictures I printed off the internet. Any other ideas on how I can make stuff?
Craft Ideas for One Year Old?Any craft ideas for a 12 month old to make?
Making 55 Easy Princess Wands?I need ideas for princess wands. There must be reasonable cost in supplies. I need to have about 55 of them! I have craft supplies to draw from, but they need to be simple. I will make the basic wand and preschoolers will decorate them. They shouldn't break easily, no sharp points and shouldn't take me hours to make.
Character Popcorn Holders and Party HatsThese are made from a triangle shape template and reusing McDonald's large fries containers. Print your image onto plain paper or card stock and cut out with template. Cover by using glue or staples. Use as popcorn holders or party hats. Ideal for any theme parties. Kids will love making them!
Use Sponge for Child's Paint HolderCut an opening in the center of a sponge and insert a paint or glue container in the hole. The sponge will absorb any drips and will also keep the container from tipping and spilling.
Autumn Leaf Print PlacematsBring the beauty of fall indoors with these easy to make, leaf-printed placemats. The kids will have a ball making these.
Gak RecipeMix 1 cup of white glue (ex: Elmers) with 1 cup liquid starch. Add food coloring to get the color you want.
Christmas Craft Ideas for Kindergartners?Does anyone have any Christmas ideas for kindergarten students to make? I would like it to be something they can use to decorate their house with and as a gift for their Mom.
Garden Themed Ideas for Girl Scout Daisy Troop?I am starting a Girl Scout Daisy troop, and for their badges they will work with a garden theme. I am looking for ideas for garden crafts, stories, and other ideas for 5-6 year olds. Any help would be wonderful.
Bendaroos Fun Guide?Where do you find a used Bendaroos Fun Guide?
Craft Project: April Showers Bring... Pretty...Children get to munch on a yummy snack while creating this beautiful rainbow. We used supplies we had on hand for this easy craft.
Making "Jesus" Sandals?I'm in need of clever and simple ideas for how kids (ages 6-12) could make sandals similar to what Jesus wore. 30 kids will make them, so we'd need a fairly inexpensive material stronger than construction paper.
Making Balloon Animals and Other Shapes?How do you make animal balloons or any shapes for that matter?
Craft Projects Using Paving Blocks?I am looking for craft projects using paving stones. One year we did a snowman. I am looking for other ideas for my Pioneer group which is for children grades 1st through 8th.
Family Fun Magazine Craft from 2006?Does anyone have the magazine "Family Fun" May 2006? I am interested in page 24, "Try These Bug Bites".
"Secret Place" Beach BottleWith a deep sea theme at Bible school this year, it seemed appropriate to do a beach scene which reminds kids that we all need a place to meditate and pray in order to recharge our batteries from time to time.
Tie-Dyeing With Kids?I want to do tie-dye with kids. Any suggestions?
Open My Eyes Spy GlassBased on the Bible verse, "Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions," I designed this for preschoolers at our Bible school, but it could be used for any any sea or pirate ship themed party or program.
Craft Ideas for 3 Year Old?Do you have any craft ideas for a 3 year old girl?
Hanging Blue BirdSummer isn't over yet. Keep the kids busy with this cute blue bird project to hang in a window!
Mona Lisa REMIXMy 8 and 10 year old students were given a color Xerox of the Mona Lisa. They had to use mixed media and whatever recycled elements they could find to give her a new look. All the embellishments came out of the recycled art bin! What do you think Leonardo would say?
Children's Crafts Using Pudding Cups or Milk Containers?Are there any young children's craft projects using the pudding cups or milk containers used in preschool?
Holiday Crafts for Toddlers?I need craft ideas for toddlers (ages 2-5) for Thanksgiving, Fall, Christmas, and Winter.
Scout Troop Activities for St. George's Day Event?Anyone got any good thoughts for St George's day, involving dragons and their knights? I need a good source of easy to draw/cut out dragons for a scouts St George's day event. I need them by mid/end of Feb 2011. Thanks.
Eco Friendly Go Green Craft Ideas for Scouts' Blue and Gold Dinner?I need help. Does anyone have a really good craft idea for "Go Green". My son's den needs an idea for their Blue and Gold dinner. Thank you
Craft for School Fair With a Jamaican Theme?I need a craft for 1st and 2nd graders with a Jamaican theme for an "All Around the World" fair. I'd appreciate help from anyone. Thanks.
Link: Cootie Catcher Directions?Do You Remember Cootie Catchers? In no time at all, school will be out for the summer and the children will need to be kept busy. Well, here's one fun printable toy for children that, even we older geezers who used to make them when young, would have fun with!
Miss CaterpillarIt won't be long until we will be seeing the critters of spring. Whether you make a boy or girl caterpillar kids will have fun making this simple craft.
Homemade Puffy PaintThis is a page about homemade puffy paint. Kids love creating artwork using puffy paint. You can make this fun dimensional painting medium at home and save money.
Making Toy Cars from Cereal Boxes?My 2 grandsons are often with me after school. I make crafts with them. I tried to make toy planes and toy cars from corn flake boxes, but the wheels come out wobbly. Does anyone have any tips on this?
Making a Craft Stick House?Does anyone have information on how to make a homemade house out of craft sticks?
Making Moon SandThis is a page about making moon sand. Moon sand is a fun moldable substance that kids love to play with. Making it at home is a great way to save money on this toy.
Children's Crafts Relating to Scotland?I need an easy craft project for children studying Scotland. They are ages 5 to 8.
Craft Ideas for Fourth Graders?Could someone help by giving more craft ideas for 4th graders?
Walmart Paint-a-Mug KitMy daughter received a kit from Walmart where you paint a mug. Here is a picture of what she painted. It is so cute. I see that it is a great craft kit.
St. Patrick's Day Crafts for KidsThis page contains St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids. Making holiday crafts with children is always a fun educational experience.
Bible School Craft IdeasThis is a page about Bible school craft ideas. Kids attending Bible school love to make crafts to accompany their studies.
Easy Kids Craft IdeasThis is a page about easy kids craft ideas. Kids love to craft, so keeping up with new ideas can be difficult.
Making Bubble Print ArtThis is a page about making bubble print art. Have the kids create their own abstract art by using bubble solution and food coloring.
Making Cardboard Box PlayhousesThis is a page about making cardboard box playhouses. Large cardboard boxes from furniture and appliances beg to become a child's temporary playhouse.
Making Colored Play RiceThis is a page about making colored play rice. By dying uncooked rice you can make an indoor alternative to play sand.
Paper Plate Craft IdeasPaper plates and inexpensive and can be used in a variety of crafts, especially crafts for this. This page features over 40 different craft ideas you can make with paper plates.
Patriotic Craft Ideas For Kids (USA)This is a page about patriotic craft ideas for kids. Get the kids involved in observing patriotic holidays such as July 4th by making special crafts in honor of the day.
Making Tri-Bead KeychainsPlastic tri-beads come in a huge variety of colors and are fun to use in craft projects. This is a page about making tri-bead keychains.
Popsicle Stick PuzzleKids can make their own puzzles. They are fun as gifts that they can make for others, as well.
Tootsie Pop Craft IdeasThis is a page about Tootsie Pop craft ideas. Tootsie Pops can be used to create many cute seasonal decorations and gifts.
Crafts Using Egg CartonsThis is a page about crafts using egg cartons. Egg cartons are an essential in many crafts for children, including seasonal decorations.
Autumn Craft Ideas For KidsThis page contains autumn craft ideas for kids. As the days grow cooler, the kids have more time for inside projects.
Butterfly Crafts for KidsThis is a page about butterfly crafts for kids. Kids love to make crafts with a butterfly motif.
Homemade Finger PaintThis is a page about homemade finger paint. Kids love finger painting. If you don't have some handy try making your own.
Homemade Play Dough RecipesThis page is about homemade play dough. It is easy to make and many fun things can be made with this medium.
Homemade Clay RecipesThis page contains homemade clay recipes. Make your own clay for kids' crafts and your own projects.
Making Paper Bag PuppetsThis page is about making paper bag puppets. A easy, fun craft to do with the children in your life.
Making Stick PuppetsThis is a page about making stick puppets. Kids love making and playing with puppets.
Father's Day Crafts for KidsThis is a page about Father's Day crafts for kids. Nothing means more to Dad than a Father's Day gift made by his children.
Inexpensive Kids CraftsThis page contains inexpensive kids crafts. It doesn't have to cost much to create fun crafts.
Felt Mouse Pin CraftThis page is about felt mouse pin craft. A cute mouse pin can be made for simple fun.
Paper Crafts for KidsThis is a page about paper crafts for kids. Paper is an excellent medium of children's crafting activities.
Children's Handprint CraftsCrafts made using children's handprints are so endearing and make great keepsakes. The handprints can be traced and cut out or stamped directly with paint on the little hand.
Making Paper Plate SuncatchersThis is a page about making paper plate suncatchers. A delightful craft to try with your children is to make some beautiful paper plate suncatchers.
Making Paper Plate Flower BasketsA fun paper craft to make with the kids. This page is about making paper plate flower baskets.
Making a Play Tent for KidsThis is a page about making a play tent for kids. Kids love to make play tents and forts indoor and out.
Foam Craft Ideas for KidsThis page contains foam craft ideas for kids. A pliant material that is great for craft projects with children.
Making a Puzzle WreathThis is a page about making a puzzle wreath. Jigsaw puzzles with missing pieces or inexpensive new ones are a good source of crafting materials.
Craft Uses for Shaving CreamShaving cream has its place in the craft supply cabinet. This is a page about craft uses for shaving cream.
Making a Backyard Tipi (Teepee)?This is a page about making a backyard tipi (teepee). Backyard tipis are a great educational and play activity.
Homemade Educational Games for ToddlersThis is a page about homemade educational games for toddlers. Toddlers love to play and making games that are also educational is a great way to make that play even more valuable, as well as, fun.
Edible FingerpaintsThis is a page about edible fingerpaints. Toddlers and young children love to fingerpaint, but they also love to put everything in their mouths. No problem, make your own edible fingerpaints.
Craft Ideas for Toddlers?This is a page about craft ideas for toddlers. Keeping your toddler busy and allowing them to be creative is an important part of parenting.
Making a Paper Clip BraceletThis is a page about making a paper clip bracelet. Paper clips are a great item to use in kid crafting projects.
Making a Barrette HolderThis is a page about making a barrette holder. A barrette holder is a great gift for a young girl; it is also a good craft to work on with your daughter.
Making a Toy CanoeThis is a page about making a toy canoe. Making a toy canoe is a good project to work on with your kids.
Crafts Using Plastic Rollers?I recently attained some blue plastic rollers that resemble hair rollers, but they are not. Anyone have any craft ideas for them?
Making a Pom Pom CaterpillarThis is a page about making a pom pom caterpillar. Craft pom poms can be used in so many projects, especially those for children.
Homemade Paints for KidsThis is a page about homemade paints for kids. Kids love to paint. You can encourage their impromptu artistic sessions by having a good supply of painting supplies, including an array of homemade paints.
Making a Friendship MobileThis is a page about making a friendship mobile. Making a friendship mobile is a great, fun crafts for kids.
Making Slime for KidsThis is a page about making slime for kids. There are a few different recipes available for making your own slime for the kids to enjoy.
Homemade Face Paint RecipesThis is a page about homemade face paint recipes. You don't have to wait for an event that features face painting to decorate your or your children's faces.
Making a Bicycle Name Plate for Child's BikeThis is a page about making a bicycle name plate for child's bike. Making name plates for your child's bike is a fun project the kids can help with.
Making Paper Gingerbread MenThis is a page about making paper gingerbread men. Gingerbread men are delicious as cookies, but also a fun paper craft project to do with your children.
