Crafts for Kindergarten
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Paper Plate Hippo Craft for Kids (Free Template)
This hippo craft is so cute and simple to put together. It’s perfect for kids of all ages (Yes, even the younger ones with some adult supervision). Grab the hippo template to make crafting even easier. If you enjoy this hippopotamus craft, you’re also going to love making our other zoo animal crafts: lacing zebra,…
Roaringly Fun DIY Paper Dinosaur Crafts for Kids
Boy or girl…little kids or older children…kids of all ages absolutely LOVE dinosaur crafts. There are just so many possibilities and room for imagination. These dino crafts are no exception. You’ll start making these adorable dinosaurs using the free printable template but then add your own flair. Not only will making these easy dinosaur crafts…
Cute Snowman Craft for Kids Fine Motor Activity
This easy snowman craft for kids takes just a few supplies and is a fun way to spend your next snowy day. It’s also a perfect way to improve fine motor skills. The lacing part turns this frosty friend into a play opportunity. You can lace it up over and over again, a great way…
Cinderella Activities for Kids
Cinderella is a classic story we all know and love. That’s why these princess Cinderella crafts are perfect for the little Disney princess lover in your life. The free printable template paired with our step by step instructions makes this craft super easy, perfect for classrooms or even a themed party. If you are going…
Easy Snowy Owl Craft for Kids (with Free Template)
This adorable snowy owl craft is perfect winter craft for this holiday season. The free template and step by step instructions makes this craft doable for kids of all ages (Yes, even your little ones can join the fun!). Of course, you can also make this owl craft with your biggest little Harry Potter fan….
Fun Hopping Bunny Craft for Kids (with FREE Template)
This craft is extra special because it not only is it fun to make but it’s also fun to play with after you’re done creating. This hopping bunny craft is made interactive wiht a metal brad element where the bunny hops into his hole. Use your imagination to decorate the field and the rabbit however…
Three Little Pigs Craft {with the Big Bad Wolf}
I love a good fairy tale where the good guys win. And what kid doesn’t know the story of the Big Bag Wolf and the Three Little Pigs? The story of the three little pigs is a classic for a reason. This three little pigs craft is meant to be created by little ones, but…
Popsicle Stick Otter Craft for Kids (FREE Template)
Otters are one of the cutest animals on the planet. They’re definitely one of my absolute favorite sea animals. This otter craft is perfect for kids of any age and would pair perfectly with lesson plans about sea or river animals. Use it in a kindergarten classroom or precut the sea otter template pieces to…
Paper Plate Pig Craft (with FREE Template)
This paper plate pig craft starts with something so basic and turns into a fun kids activity for almost any age. To make crafting a little easier, we’ve included a free printable template. We painted our paper plates pink but you can choose to skip the mess and just use crayons or markers instead. But…
Easy Skeleton Craft {with FREE template}
You are going to absolutely love this easy skeleton craft. Stick around to the end, and I will tell you how I make this moveable paper skeleton craft into a dancing skeleton. The Occupational Therapist in me really came out on this craft. I just can’t help it sometimes. When I see clothespins, I always…
Cute Penguin Craft for Kids (FREE Template)
This craft starts with a simple paper lunch bag and turns into such a completely cute penguin craft. Though this is generally seen as a winter activity, this fun penguin craft can be made any time of the year! Rain or shine. This is the perfect craft for kids of all ages (little kids and…
Easy Paper Plate Submarine Craft (FREE Template)
I was a huge fan of the Beatles growing up and the Little Yellow Submarine was a favorite song. So, let’s make a paper plate submarine craft today! This fun activity starts with a free template, some construction paper and a paper plate. We’re going to turn it into a fun craft where the sub…
Paper Plate Lion Craft (with FREE Template)
If your little one is an animal lover, they’re going to have so much fu making this paper plate lion craft! Thanks to the free printable template, this craft is not only fun, but easy peasy too! It’s perfect for kids of all ages (yes, even younger children like preschoolers and kindergarteners with some adult…
DIY Circus Themed Crafts for Kids (Free Printable)
These circus themed paper crafts are so much fun to make and even more fun to play with when they are done! Yours should take on your own personality…after all, a circus is bright and colorful and unique (just like you!). You can also add an extra popsicle stick as a handle to each to…
Easy Community Helpers Activity Cards (Free Printables)
This easy community helpers activity is a great way to teach kids about how our community works and who makes it go. It’s perfect for helping children know that we’re all in this together. If you’re a teacher or home school your kids, create a community helpers lesson plan or entire community helpers unit. These…
Cute Giraffe Craft for Kids (with FREE Template)
Any time our family took a zoo field trip when I was growing up, there was always one animal that I simply could not wait to see…the giraffes!!! This cute paper giraffe craft is simple and takes only a few basic supplies to create. Use the free giraffe template to make crafting even easier. It’s…
Soccer Craft Player Puppet (FREE Template)
This paper bag soccer craft puppet turns your favorite player (or yourself) into an interactive craft. It leads to hours of creative play. Use the free craft template as a starting point for easy crafting. Customize your puppet with unique colors and choose a hair design from the templates provided (or make your own). Of…
Tennis Craft Player Puppet (with FREE Template)
This paper bag tennis craft puppet turns your favorite player (or yourself) into an interactive craft. It leads to hours of creative play. Use the free craft template as a starting point for easy crafting. Customize your puppet with unique colors and choose a hair design from the templates provided (or make your own). Of…
Baseball Craft Player Puppet (with FREE Template)
This paper bag baseball craft puppet turns your favorite player into an interactive craft. It leads to hours of creative play. Use the free craft template as a starting point for easy crafting. Then use your favorite team colors and add whatever details you like to really make this fun baseball craft player puppet. Of…
Hockey Craft Player Puppet (FREE Template)
This paper bag hockey puppet turns your favorite player into an interactive craft. You can use the free craft template as a starting point. Then use your favorite team colors and add whatever details you like to really make this fun hockey craft player puppet. Of course, you’re going to make more than one so…
Basketball Craft Player Puppet (with FREE Template)
This paper bag basketball craft puppet turns your favorite player into an interactive craft. It leads to hours of creative play. Use the free craft template as a starting point for easy crafting. Then use your favorite team colors and add whatever details you like to really make this fun basketball craft player puppet. Of…
Orca Craft (with FREE template)
This orca craft is fun and simple to make and takes just a few supplies from your craft bag. Orca whales (aka killer whales) are fascinating sea creatures that often keep us humans in awe of their intelligence and abilities. But they aren’t called “killer” whales for nothing. These majesty animals are truly fierce. Read…
Manatee Craft for Kids (with FREE Template)
This manatee craft is so fun and simple to make. Have you ever seen a manatee up close? They are fascinating. Such sweet animals that really just look like big potatoes with a tail floating peacefully in the water. Read on to learn some interesting facts about these unique sea creatures. And if you like…
Narwhal Craft for Kids (FREE Template)
This narwhal craft is so fun and simple to make. Just use the free printable craft template, and it goes together easy. Now…can I tell you a secret? I didn’t even know that there was a real animal called a narwhal until I was an adult. I’d only seen one in that Christmas special and…
Cookie Craft
I love a super simple project like this cookie craft. It’s easy enough for a toddler or preschooler to make, but it can be elevated for older kids too. Stick around to the end, and I’ll show you how to turn this basic cookie into a fun little pouch to carry special treasures. And if…
Letter D Coloring Pages
Do your kids love coloring pages? So many do. And, so, you’ll be seeing a whole lot more of them here. I’ve been creating away and can’t wait for you to see all of the designs coming your way. This is collection is part of the new alphabet letters coloring pages series. And…the best part…
Cupcake Craft
This sweet cupcake craft is a simple printable that you can decorate anyway that you like. It’s a great open-ended craft that leaves lots of room for creativity. Plus, it can easily be used as a letter C craft for preschoolers or toddlers. We’ll talk about that later…so keep reading. And be sure to grab…
Easy Dolphin Craft (FREE Printable)
This dolphin craft is so fun and simple to make. Just use the free printable craft template, and it goes together easy. I remember the last time I went to the beach. The dolphins were my favorite thing. Our family would hang out on the beach at sunset just hoping for a glimpse of a…
Letter C Crafts
Using crafts is a wonderful way to introduce new concepts, like colors, shapes, numbers and letters, to little ones. Crafts engage all of the senses, which increases the opportunities for learning and the ability to retain the knowledge. These letter C crafts are a few ideas that you can use for presenting how the letter…
Earth Craft (with FREE Template)
This Earth craft is perfect for celebrating Earth Day or any time you want a simple reminder of how lucky we are to be able to enjoy the beauty of our planet. Start with a paper plate and use the free printable craft template to make crafting super easy. This craft is like giving our…
Humpty Dumpty Craft (with FREE Printable)
This Humpty Dumpty craft is the perfect thing to pair with story telling and singing for an entire experience with your kids…creating memories. This nursery rhyme has always led to more questions, as far as I’m concerned, but maybe it’s just for fun. Let’s keep Humpty on the wall and tell his story. And if…
Horse Craft for Kids
To make this horse craft for kids, you’ll start with a couple of basic paper plates and the add lots of imagination. Of course, it also helps to follow the instructions and grab the craft template for easy crafting…but imagination really is the special ingredient that brings it all together. And always remember when making…
Cat Craft (with Free Template)
This sweet cat craft starts with a couple of paper plates and turns into something that you’re going to want to create more of…why not a whole litter? We made ours a calico cat, but you can choose to make your cat using any design you want. Make him look like your own pet or…
How to Use Flashcards for Developmental Skills
Learning how to use flashcards to promote developmental skills in children is so simple. And, I know what you’re going to say…”Where can I find flashcards that do that?” Well, HERE, of course. Why else would I be talking about this? And, even better, I have compiled a bundle of 100 sets of craft flashcards…
Fox Craft (with FREE Template)
This sweet fox craft starts with a couple of paper plates and turns into something that your child will be so proud that they made. I used paint for the body and head of the fox, but if you want to skip the mess, feel free to use crayons or markers in stead. Your fox…
Paper Plate Basket (with a Twist)
This simple paper plate basket is made extra special with one inexpensive craft supply…washi tape! I absolutely love crafting with washi tape because, not only is it cheap, but it also comes in almost any color and pattern. You can even get ones that are glittery, shiny or lacy. Really, if you can think of…
Lion Craft for Preschoolers (FREE Printable)
This adorable lion craft for preschoolers is so fun and simple. It’s perfect for practicing fine motor skills too as the tissue paper pieces are placed. Using the free printable makes crafty so easy…just print, color and add the mane. We call it a preschool craft, but really this could even be a toddler craft…
Flying Dragonfly Craft (FREE Printable)
This dragonfly craft is so fun and simple to make. Decorate it any way that you like. Then we’ll add it to a clothespin and make it flap its wings. The free craft template also includes printables for you to make a butterfly craft and a bee craft. You’re going to want to make all…
Rabbit Craft for Preschoolers (Fine Motor Play)
This sweet rabbit craft for preschoolers is so simple and fun for little ones to make. It’s also the perfect way to practice fine motor skills and bilateral coordination (working those hands together). Crafts offer so many opportunities for kids to express their creativity and get away from screens while also learning valuable skills. And…
Rabbit Craft (with Free Craft Template)
This adorable rabbit craft starts with a paper lunch bag and really comes to life with some creativity. It’s the perfect Spring craft or Easter craft and is great for elementary aged kids since this project is a little more challenging than other simpler crafts. Use the free craft template for easy crafting (keep scrolling…
Cute Bunny Craft (with FREE Template)
This cute bunny craft takes just a few basic supplies, starting with a paper plate. It’s also super low mess since there’s no paint needed. Make crafting with your kids even easier by using the free template. This is the perfect time of year to make these beautiful paper plate bird crafts and learn about…
Saint Patrick’s Day Craft (Bookmarks!)
This super simple Saint Patricks Day craft can be used as bookmarks or even little puppets. It’s so fun to paint the rainbow on the popsicle stick, letting the colors mix together where they meet. Stick around to the end to watch the video of how we ombre paint with pompoms. It’s very satisfying. And…
Chick Craft (FREE Printable)
This adorable baby chick craft is fun and simple to make. Use the free printable craft template for even easier crafting. It’s perfect as an Easter craft or a Spring craft and can be enjoyed by kids of any age. Plus, it’s the perfect activity for fine motor fun. If you like this chick craft,…
Alphabet Letter Kids Activity
Learning should be fun!!! We learn more by doing than just by listening or seeing. It is best when all of the senses are engaged, especially for little ones whose attention spans may not be very well developed. This alphabet letter kids activity is designed to learn the letter of the week by exploring the…
Paper Plate Owl Craft
This paper plate owl craft is not only fun and simple to make, but it’s also a great way to help kiddos practice fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they lace the center. And I’ve never met a kid yet who didn’t love a lacing activity. There’s just something about it that’s so calming….
100 Easy Crafts for Kids
We’re sharing these easy crafts for kids to give you the ideas that you need to get started creating things with your kids today. No more waiting. After all, you probably already know this, but crafting with your kids is about so much more than just making something. As they say, it’s about the journey,…
Name Puzzle Printable Crafts (FREE!)
Teaching your child any new skill is best done with hands-on activities that engage more of the senses and feel like play. These name puzzle printable crafts are a super simple way to introduce name recognition and spelling…and take only minutes to prep. You can also work on beginning scissors skills while you’re at it….
21+ March Crafts for Kids
I love the month of March as we start to see a glimmer of Spring try to peak out from behind the cold and dark of winter. These March crafts for kids include themes like rainbows, St. Patrick’s Day, and the change in weather. Even though March doesn’t include any of the “big” holidays, there’s…
Pot of Gold Craft
This pot of gold craft is the perfect project for kids to make for St. Patrick’s Day. It starts with a couple of paper plates and turns into a pouch that they can carry all of the favorite treasures in. Use the free printable to add seasonal decorations to your pot of gold. And skip…
Easy March Craft (Lion to a Lamb)
Ever heard the expression that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb? It definitely applies to the weather that we have here in western Pennsylvania as it comes in crazy and unpredictable and usually ends with sunshine and the flowers starting to come up. Maybe it’s like that in your…
Snowman Craft for Kids
This simple snowman craft for kids is made extra special with a DIY yarn pompom. Stick around, and we’ll show you how to make a simple pompom so that your snowman will look like a big snowball. Use the free printable snowman craft template to make crafting with your kids even easier. And if you…
Dolphin Coloring Pages (FREE Printable)
Do your kids love coloring pages? So many do. And, so, you’ll be seeing a whole lot more of them here. I’ve been creating away and can’t wait for you to see all of the designs coming your way. And…the best part is they’re absolutely free! Just enter your email below to download your free…
Paper Plate Taco Craft for Kids
This paper plate taco is not your typical craft. It becomes a fun DIY musical instrument that you can shake along to your favorite song. Plus, who doesn’t love a taco. Make this simple craft on your next Taco Tuesday or any night of the week. We painted ours, but you can also make this…
DIY Football Decoration (with FREE Printable)
Making your own DIY football decorations for the big game is more fun than just running to the store to grab whatever they have. Plus, you can customize them for your favorite team. This football craft mobile starts with a paper plate as the base. Then use the free printables for the parts of your…
Paper Football Craft (and Snack Pack)
This simple little paper football craft is perfect for kids of any age. And the fun part is that you can fill them with snacks, just use them as a game time decoration or create a noise maker to cheer for your favorite team. Keep reading to find out how. If you like this paper…
Football Puppet (with FREE Craft Template)
This paper bag football puppet turns your favorite player into an interactive craft. You can use the free craft template as a starting point. Then use your favorite team colors and add whatever details you like to really make it your own. Of course, you’re going to make more than one so that you can…
Paper Plate Football Craft
This paper plate football craft is fun to make and even more fun to use…because when you’re finished you’re left with a pouch that can carry your favorite snacks, toys, craft supplies, treasures…whatever you want. Make the football a traditional color or use your favorite team colors. You can even use these at your next…
Football Activity for Kids (Name Puzzle)
This football activity for kids is the perfect learning through play activity for the little sports fan in your life. It’s a simple paper name puzzle in the shape of a puzzle. We provide the template, and you take it from there. If you like this football craft, you’re also going to love making this…
20 Farm Animal Crafts for Kids
This collection of farm animal crafts are so completely adorable and fun to make. There’s something for everyone on the farm…from horses to pigs to llamas and more. You’re going to want to make the entire barnyard. And like every craft you’ll find here, we stick to the same master list of supplies to make…
Free Valentine Printables (for Treat Bags)
Every year we would look around for the perfect Valentines for my boys to give to their classmates. Of course, those with a little gift connected were the best to both give and receive. This free Valentine printables pdf is the perfect solution. Not only will they combine perfectly with any treat that you choose…
Groundhog Day Craft for Toddlers
Enjoy this fun Groundhog Day craft for toddlers (or kids of any age really)…just print, color and add a handprint for the groundhog’s shadow. You decide whether he sees his shadow or not based on where you place the shadow. If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, it’s another 6 weeks of winter. Fun facts about…
Name Crafts
We’ve all heard that for preschoolers, learning through play is the best way to help them develop any new skill. This isn’t just an opinion, it’s been proven over and over again through research and study. These name crafts are a great way to incorporate learning through a fun hands-on activity that feels like play…
100 Animal Crafts for Kids
I’ve never seen a kid that wouldn’t like something (or everything) on this animal crafts list. There are just so many amazing and adorable projects to choose from. You will definitely find something that you child will absolutely love. Save these Animal Crafts for Kids for later. Pin them to your favorite Pinterest board… The…
Paper Mitten Craft for Kids
Let’s get right to it…this simple kids’ craft will take about 5 minutes, is great for any age, and leaves plenty of room for imagination. The steps are few, but the results are pleasantly surprising. So, without further ado (yes, I said ado), enjoy this paper mitten craft! Stick around to the end, and I’ll…
100 Paper Crafts for Kids
We always keep a generous supply of construction paper in our craft bag, in lots of colors. And these paper crafts for kids are exactly the reason. It’s amazing what you can do with just some paper, scissors, glue and a little bit of imagination. Of course, these paper craft ideas are a great place…
14 Cartoon Crafts You’ll Love
Cartoon crafts are not only fun to make, but they’re also so much fun to play with afterward. You can tell the stories that you’ve seen over and over again from these cartoon characters or make up your own stories. Create several of them and let them interact…like a tv crossover event all your own….
Easy Ice Skate Craft for Kids
If I’m totally honest, I’m not a fan of winter. But it does have some perks, like sledding, making snowmen, snuggling under cozy warm blankets with a mug of hot cocoa…and ice skating! Of course, in our family, we’re actually at the rink year round since our son plays hockey. (Yes, a mom who hates…
10 Space Crafts for Kids
I haven’t me a kid yet who doesn’t love making space crafts, boys and girls of any age will find something on this list that they can’t wait to make. This collection of outerspace crafts includes something for every age and skill level. Make Even More Crafts with Your Kids (You’ll be so happy you…
Easy Lion Craft Made with Paper
This lion craft is a great example of what you can do with just a few pieces of paper. It really doesn’t take much time or money to craft a memory with your family. There are so many crafts like this one. Check out this white tiger craft that takes just a few supplies but…
10 Rabbit Crafts for Chinese New Year 2023
Each of these rabbit crafts is perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year 2023 since it is the year of the rabbit. Any one that you pick will be fun to make. And, as always, the supplies that we use come from our master list of supplies that we use for all of the crafts you…
Craft Memories with Your Family All Year Long (FREE Calendar Updated for 2023)
You will never regret the time you spend crafting with your kids. It’s so fun to craft memories together. Let’s be honest…we all say that we want less screen time, more time doing meaningful things together, less time spent in the chaos of life…but when it comes down to it, life passes us by. Time…
Snowman Craft for Preschoolers
This snowman craft for preschoolers is so fun and simple to make. It starts with a couple of paper plates and turns into an adorable pouch that your little ones can use to store all of their treasures. Frosty will be smiling as he’s filled with candy, stuffed animals, rocks, toys or whatever. And if…
Snowman Craft (with FREE Template)
This adorable snowman craft starts with a paper lunch bag and turns into a fun play things or winter decoration. We used a white paper bag, but you can also use a brown one and just paint or color the front. Give your snowman craft its own unique personality with whatever details you would like….
Paper Plate Snowman Craft (with FREE Template)
This adorable paper plate snowman craft is more than what you’d expect when you hear those words. Instead of just being a simple face of the snowman, it’s a 3D version in the form of a snowman mobile. You can hang it anywhere you’d like as a fun winter decoration. And if you like this…
Elf Craft
This elf craft is just so completely adorable. It starts with a simple paper lunch bag and then becomes a festive elf that you can use as a Christmas decoration or play with, making up all kinds of amazing stories about the journeys he’s been on. There is no limit to the fun you can…
Christmas Reindeer Craft (Rudolph!)
This Christmas reindeer craft can be any of Santa’s reindeer that you want. We gave him a red nose as Rudolph. It starts with a simple paper lunch bag and then becomes an adorable reindeer that you can use as a Christmas decoration or play with, making up all kinds of amazing stories about the…
Santa Claus Craft
This Santa Claus craft really brings the big guy to life. It starts with a simple paper lunch bag and then becomes an adorable Santa that you can use as a Christmas decoration or play with, making up all kinds of amazing stories about the journeys he’s been on. There is no limit to the…
Paper Plate Reindeer Craft (It’s a Pouch!)
This paper plate reindeer craft is not your typical craft. When you’re done making it you have a fun Christmas pouch to use for all of your little treasures. Create Blitzen, Donner, Dasher or even Rudolph when making this fun and simple Christmas craft. If you like this reindeer craft, you’re also going to love…
Football Coloring Pages (Free Printables)
Do your kids love coloring pages? So many do. And, so, you’ll be seeing a whole lot more of them here. I’ve been creating away and can’t wait for you to see all of the designs coming your way. And…the best part is they’re absolutely free! Just enter your email below to download your free…
DIY Sports Crafts (FREE Printables)
Make cheering for your favorite team even more fun with these DIY sports crafts. Every fan can make their own unique “foam” finger and mini sports penant for game day. We used ours while cheering on the US in the FIFA World Cup games. It made the experience even more fun. And, if you like…
Printable Advent Calendar
Counting down the days until Christmas is a childhood right of passage. This simple printable Advent calendar is a fun and visual way to do that. Just add the cotton balls to Santa’s beard throughout December until it’s nice and fluffy by Christmas day. Watch the beard grow each day throughout advent. You can combine…
Thanksgiving Placemat (FREE Printable)
This printable Thanksgiving placemat is perfect for keeping the little ones busy while you get dinner on the table. They’ll have fun while you’re making that amazing feast…so that the kids can eat just the dinner rolls. It’s the thought that matters. You are such a good mom. At least you’ll have all of those…
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft (FREE Template)
This Thanksgiving turkey craft is so beyond adorable and starts with a simple paper lunch bag. Customize it so that it holds whatever you like in his little feathered “hands”. Then put it on a shelf or the mantle for a sweet DIY Thanksgiving decoration. Download the free turkey craft template for easy crafting. If…
Hedgehog Craft (beyond Cute!)
This hedgehog craft is simply the sweetest. You can choose to make it colorful or more traditional muted tones. It’s great as a preschool craft or toddler craft too, and placing the tissue paper squares is the perfect fine motor activity. Of course, kids of any age will enjoy making this adorable animal craft. If…
Grasshopper Craft (get the Template)
You probably noticed that this grasshopper craft isn’t green, like most that you see. That’s because this is a species of grasshopper called a Luber Grasshopper. They are unique, and their different color helps them blend into their natural habitat. This type of grasshopper also doesn’t have the ability to fly. Their wings are too…
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages (free Download)
Do your kids love coloring pages? So many do. And, so, you’ll be seeing a whole lot more of them here. I’ve been creating away and can’t wait for you to see all of the designs coming your way. And…the best part is they will be absolutely free! Just enter your email below to download…
Monster Crafts (get the Mix-n-Match Printables)
Each of these monster crafts will be as unique as you are. Each one starts with a simple paper lunch bag. Then paint or color your bag. Next we’ll be adding mix-n-match parts from the collection of printables available. There have got to be thousands of possible options. No two monster crafts will look alike….
Gnome Craft (with Free Template)
This gnome craft is so much fun to make and even more fun to play with as a puppet when you’re done creating. We chose traditional Christmas colors to make ours an adorable Christmas gnome craft, but this puppet can be made any time of the year. Just choose a different color scheme. You can…
Spider Craft for Kids
This spider craft for kids is fun and simple to make, but it’s so much more than just your every day craft. Once you’re done creating, this spider becomes a great fine motor activity for kiddos. It will help improve finger strength and dexterity and promote and mature pinch pattern, which comes in handy when…
Deer Craft for Kids (with FREE Craft Template)
This sleeping deer craft is simply the sweetest thing ever. It starts with a paper plate but then turns into a little work of art really. We got out the paint for this one, but you can stick to using crayons and markers if you’re not in a place where you can deal with the…
Turkey Craft for Kids (with FREE Template)
This simple turkey craft is more than just adorable and fun to make. With the addition of clothespin feathers (decorated with washi tape), it also makes a great tool for working on fine motor skills with your kiddo. The pinching is perfect for increased hand strength and promoting a mature pincer grasp, which is the…
Spider Web Craft (It’s a Mobile!)
This spider web craft is so fun and simple to make. It starts with just a basic paper plate to make the web. And the spider itself is just paper but comes out 3D (we’ll show you how). You can hang it anywhere once it’s finished. We call it a spider web mobile, and it…
Cloud Craft for Kids (So Simple!)
This simple cloud craft leaves lots of room for imagination. Have you ever gone cloud watching with your family? It’s so relaxing and fun. This easy craft imitates that activity but puts it into a paper and paint form. Just make the cloud by tapping paint on the page. Then look close to find a…
Bulldog Craft for Kids (with FREE Template)
This adorable bulldog craft is fun and simple to make. It’s even easier when you download the craft templates to use. Bulldogs are a special breed of dog and are known to make a perfect addition to any family. Of course, this paper plate version requires a lot less care and never barks. If you…
Paper Plate Mummy Craft
For some reason, kids just love lacing activities. And this paper plate mummy craft combines some of our favorite things…painting, lacing and spookiness. Of course, if you choose you can skip the painting and get out markers and crayons instead. It does keep things a little less messy and more portable if you’re not in…
DIY Halloween Cards
Making DIY Halloween cards is not only fun, but then you get to teach your kids about how to think of others when they give it to someone as a special treat (not trick). And this craft project leaves so much room for creativity. I promise you that no two cards will look alike. I…
Peas in a Pod Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
This peas in a pod craft is so fun to make and can be used to give as a special little gift to someone special in your life. Write a special message on the front. You can even add a magnet to the back. We just placed our “peas” in the pod without any adhesive,…
Paper Plate Sloth Craft
This paper plate sloth craft is unique and fun to make. And once you create your sloth, make make him some friends. It could be more sloths or other animals in the jungle. Then you can play away and tell stories using your new craft creations. And if you like this easy sloth craft, you’re…
Fun Fall Activities for Kids Paper Chain
I love this idea of planning fun fall activities for kids using a paper chain. Put the links together as a family and talk about all of the fun things you want to do during the Autumn months, when the weather is just absolutely perfect for so many fun things. Then as the days go…
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…