Crafting with Your Kids Should be Easy (and FUN!!!)
And with our “In the Bag” system it is! To make crafting with your kids actually do-able, even when life is hectic, we use the same master list of supplies for every single craft on this site, like a capsule wardrobe…but for kids’ crafts! Just fill your bag to craft along. Let’s get started!
Latest Crafts
Rocket Name Craft (with FREE Template)
Making a craft is a fun and simple way to teach name spelling and writing. And this rocket name craft is so much fun. We’ve written the child’s name, one letter on each section of the rocket, so that the parts can be moved around and put in the right order. Starting with letter identification…
Snowman Name Craft
The best way for kids to learn is through play. This snowman name craft is the perfect winter craft to teach kids both to spell and write their names. You can use it in a classroom full of preschoolers or with your own kids at home. Stick around for a few name writing tips from…
Axolotl Paper Craft (It’s a Puppet!)
This axolotl paper craft is fun and easy to make using the free craft template. It’s a paper bag puppet that your kids are going to love and leads to hours of imaginative play. Axolotls are beyond adorable. Your animal puppet will love going on adventures. Scroll down to get the free template to make…
Paper Bat Craft (Process Art!)
This paper bat craft is extra special and one of the easiest crafts you will ever make with your kids. We’re going to use a process art technique that I call “squish” painting. It’s also sometimes call warshak painting because it results in designs that are symmetrical like those used for the Warshak psychological test….
Bat Craft for Kids (with FREE Craft Template)
This bat craft for kids is so simple to make and starts with a basic item you probably have in your house right now…a paper lunch bag. And if you don’t have any, now’s the time to stock up. It’s one of the items that we use often and is part of our master list…
Black Cat Halloween Craft (with FREE Template)
This black cat Halloween craft is extra special since you can actually play with it too. Plus it takes just a few basic supplies. Once finished with your black cat craft, use it as a toy, create a game (like seeing who can knock down the most witch’s cats with a paper ball) or use…
Rhino Craft (with Free Craft Template)
This rhino craft is so much fun to make. It starts with a couple of paper plates and turns into a beautiful creature. We painted ours, but if you don’t want to bother with the mess of paint, just use crayons or markers for yours instead. It will still turn out absolutely adorable. And if…
Pizza Craft Pouch
This pizza craft is extra special because it’s not just a craft. It’s also a pouch that you can use for holding your treasured possessions. We’ll even make a special pizza slice mini pouch or wallet to go with your pizza. This paper plate craft is perfect for any age, from toddlers to elementary aged….
Paper Plate Cat Craft {Get the FREE Template}
This adorable paper plate cat craft has this little kitty curled up into a ball, sleeping the day away. In our version, the cat is orange with with stripes, but you can choose your own colors and make your cat look however you like. The only limit is your imagination. If you like this easy…
Paper Plate Lion Craft (with FREE Template)
This sweet paper plate lion craft is easy to make and turns out so cute. After you make this zoo animal, make him some friends too and create an entire play experience. Here are a few friends that you might enjoy making: Tiger craft Hippo craft Koala craft Elephant craft Save this Easy Lion Craft…
Easy Panda Craft with Newspaper
This panda craft is so simple to make and great for almost any age. It can even be a great panda craft for preschoolers if you draw a bold circle for your kiddo to cut out. Using newspaper is such a fun way to recycle and to make totally adorable crafts. Here are a few…
Day of the Dead Craft Skeleton (with FREE Template)
Let’s make a Day of the Dead craft! The Day of the Dead is a beautiful Mexican celebration to honor those who have passed. Skeletons are often hand-crafted for the occasion. And rather than being scary, they’re made to be friendly and funny. They’re often dressed up to represent departed loved ones. This Day of…
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