Crafts for Preschool
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Black Sheep Craft {with Recycled Newspaper!}
Sometimes the black sheep is the best one in the family. And this black sheep craft is extra special because of the recycled newspaper details. Of course, your sheep could be any color. Just use your imagination and make it your own. And if you like this sheep craft, try this stuffed newspaper craft, little…
Dump Truck Craft {with FREE Craft Template}
This fun and easy dump truck craft starts with just a simple paper plate and turns into a toy that will keep you kids busy with imaginative play for hours. Get out the paint to decorate your paper truck craft or forgo the mess and just use crayons or markers for coloring instead. This is…
Beehive Craft {With Paper Bees}
Bees are so important to a happy and healthy world. And this beehive craft is simple and fun to make. You can print the pre-colored beehive background or print the coloring page beehive. Then makes as many little bees as you would like to buzz around the hive. Keep it simple or give each one…
Paper Googly Eyes
In our bag of craft supplies, we always keep some googly eyes. I am personally a fan of adding this little bit of quirkiness to crafts, but I also know that they’re the only thing on our master list of craft supplies that are not eco friendly. So, I also wanted to give you an…
Armadillo Craft for Kids {FREE Template!}
A simple paper animal craft is a great project to get started with if you’re wanting to create more with your family. This armadillo craft takes just a few basic craft suppplies from “in the bag”, and is super easy when you use the free printable armadillo craft template. Once you make him, craft more…
Dog Craft for Kids {with Newspaper Spots}
This easy dog craft for kids is made extra special using recycled newspaper to form its spots. We made our dog a dalmatian, but you can make your dog any color that you like. Give your its very own personality. Your dog could even be purple or pink or rainbow colored. There are no rules….
Bumblebee Craft {with Newspaper Stripes!}
This bumblebee craft for kids is so fun and simple to make. Just start with some pompom painting and then add the texture of newspaper print for the stripes. Tearing the newspaper is a great way to practice bilateral coordination (aka-working the hands together), which is a precursor for learning to use scissors. Add whatever…
Elephant Craft made with Recycled Newspaper {FREE Template!}
Elephants are such majectic and amazing animals! So, of course, we want to make them into crafts that you will enjoy making with your kids. This newspaper elephant craft is one of my favorites with the print adding a special detail. Plus, using newspaper for crafting is a great way to recycle and help our…
Giraffe Craft for Preschoolers
This giraffe craft for preschoolers starts with some simple pompom painting and gets special details made from recycled newspaper. I just love the touch that the spots made of print adds to this adorable craft. Though this craft is perfect for preschoolers, it will also work for kindergarteners or primary aged kids too. Tearing the…
Butterfly Craft for Kids {with Recycled Newspaper!}
This butterfly craft for kids is so simple and fun to make. And it’s an excellent sensory activity with the squish painting technique and then the tearing of newspaper to add some print details. Truly, it’s very calming and oddly satisfying. What I like best about this bug craft is that no two butterflies will…
Ladybug Craft {with Newspaper Details!}
Ladybugs have been seen as a symbol of hope and peace. If one lands on you it’s supposed to be good luck. This simple ladybug craft starts with a painted oval, but if you’d prefer to skip the paint (and mess) just use markers instead. The spots are just torn recycled newspaper which gives this…
Chipmunk Craft {with Newspaper Details}
What’s cuter than a chipmunk with cheeks full of nuts? Seriously. And we just had to make a craft out of it. So, we decided to make this chipmunk craft with a little extra something…recycled newspaper details. Not only does it elevate this basic craft, but tearing the newspaper is also a great way for…
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? It’s a classic for a reason. This three little pigs craft is meant to be created by little ones, but don’t stop there. Once the craft is…
Red Fish Blue Fish Craft
I know when our kids were little, we always had a Dr. Seuss book in the rotation of bedtime reading. Pairing a craft with a book is such a great way to promote creativity (and fine motor skills) while also improving literacy and imagination. It’s the perfect one two punch. This Red Fish Blue Fish…
Moon Craft {with Flying Rocket Ship}
Space crafts are so much fun to make, and this moon craft with a rocket ship flying around it is one of the best. Keep the painting of the moon as simple or elaborate as you want. You can even opt for using crayons instead of paint if you want to skip the mess and…
Valentine Bug Crafts
Let’s celebrate love with these simple Valentine bug crafts! Today we are going to learn 2 ways to make a love bug craft. The first has a few more steps, includes some painting and is best for elementary aged students. The second version can be done by any age and is even great as a…
Paper Plate Elephant Craft {With Ears that Move!}
Animal crafts are some of my favorite projects to make. This paper plate elephant craft is extra special because his ears wiggle when you pull the string. It just takes a little bit of “engineering” to make it work. Be sure to check out the video at the end of this article to see how…
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…
Dog Crafts for Kids {Get the Templates}
I love it when a craft just makes you smile. And you cannot help but smile when you see these dog crafts for kids. Each one is cuter than the one before. I haven’t been able to pick a favorite…the bulldog? the poodle? the pooch? or the maltese? They are all perfect little pet crafts….
Dragon Craft {with FREE template}
This dragon craft can be either the hero or the villain in your child’s imaginative play. Create him in whatever color you like and give him details to fit your own personality. I love the kind of craft for kids that starts as something simple (like popsicle sticks) and leads to hours of play opportunities….
Platypus Craft {from Recycled Newspaper}
This platypus craft starts with recycled newspaper and is fun to make for any age. The tearing and crumpling of the paper is perfect for working on bilateral coordination (which just means working the hands together and is a vital foundation skill for things like using scissors, writing, buttoning and, really, just about anything we…
Paper Plate Walrus Craft {It’s a Pouch!}
This paper plate walrus craft is more than just your basic craft that will be made, put on the fridge for a few days and eventually end up in the trash (don’t tell the kids). It’s actually functional because it is a pouch that can be carried around by your kiddo to store all of…
Clifford the Big Red Dog Craft {FREE Template}
This Clifford the Big Red Dog craft is just simply fun. I mean, Clifford simply brings joy. I remember reading the books as a child and then reading them to my sons when they are little and now he gets to be loved by a whole new generation. Of course you know there is a…
How to Make a Snowy Owl {with FREE Craft Template}
Learning how to make a snowy owl is simple with these step by step directions. Make sure that you get the template to make it extra easy. Owls are truly majestic and amazing animals, and they are so much fun to make too. If you want to learn a little more about snowy owls or…
Paper Shark Craft {Free Craft Template}
Sharks are amazing creatures, truly majestic in so many ways. Though, I don’t know many people who would like to meet them face to face. But this paper shark craft lets you get up and personal in a super fun way. We used basic gray paper, but please take some liberties and mix it up…
Paper Plate Turtle Craft
This paper plate turtle craft is similar to lots of crafts that you might have seen out there. But there is one very important difference…my absolute favorite crafting supply…WASHI TAPE! It is the perfect thing for helping little ones work on their fine motor skills, as well as pre-scissors skills, working those hands together. Pulling,…
Sheep Craft with Cotton Balls {FREE Template}
We have made lots of sheep crafts on this site. (They are just so darn cute!) But this is actually our first sheep craft with cotton balls…AND it’s interactive! Use the printable template to make crafting easier. And once the sheep craft is put together, just pull the string, and his ears wiggle. It’s seriously…
Penguin Craft {with Recycled Newspaper}
This penguin craft starts with a little paint and goes from there. It’s fun to see the different elements and textures, like recycled newspaper for the tummy, come together to form a work of art. This winter craft can also turn into a teaching tool with one little tweak. Stick around to the end to…
Curious George Craft {FREE Template}
There are so many reasons why Curious George has stood the test of time. First of all, he’s adorable. And he just really brings out the child in all of us with his curious nature and knack for getting into mischief. This Curious George craft is fun and simple to make with the free printable…
3D Mandala Art Paper Pumpkins
I just love to make Fall crafts! And, today we are going to learn how to make a 3D paper pumpkin out of construction paper. But we are not going to leave at just that. I mean, this is not a new concept. You have probably seen DIY paper pumpkins in lots of places if…
Life-Sized Sunflower Craft for Kindergarten
This is a super fun sunflower craft for kindergarten because it is as tall as the kiddo when it is finished. And, of course, this flower craft can also be enjoyed by preschoolers and elementary aged kiddos too. One of my favorite sites is a field full of sunflowers. It is a happy scene that…
Ghost Craft Halloween Mobile
This ghost craft is super simple to make and is a great Halloween decoration. Halloween is a spooky time of year but it’s also kind of magical in so many ways. This DIY holiday decoration can add a little more spooky to your Halloween party or just hang it around the house. Get creative with…
Shark Crafts for Kids {Baby Shark Puppets}
These shark crafts for kids can be any shark you want. It can be a great white or you can turn them into the colorful characters from Baby Shark like we did. It just takes a few tweaks, and we have provided free printables to make crafting with your kids super easy. These templates are…
Halloween Activity {Monster Mash}
Today I’m going to give you inspiration for 5 monsters to use in this super fun Halloween activity. Let’s call it a monster mash game. Because the Halloween monsters that we make will be knocked down as you play the game. However, there’s more than one way to use these adorable monster crafts. You can…
Preschool Polar Bear Craft
This preschool polar bear craft is not only fun and simple to make but it’s more than that. This activity is perfect for working on fine motor skills and especially bilateral coordination, which simple means the two sides of the body working together efficiently. If this skill is not honed, kiddos will often struggle with…
Elephant Craft for Kids
Did you know that elephants are one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. this elephant craft for kids is not only easy to make with the template, but it offers a great opportunity to learn about these special creatures. And since it stands up on its own, make several and put on a…
Puffy Ghost Craft Puppets
You can easily guess what makes this puffy ghost craft so puffy…cotton balls. And the pulling of cotton is a great way for little ones to work on fine motor skills and bilateral coordination. Plus, playing with cotton balls is a wonderful sensory play activity for our sensory seekers. The best part of this Halloween…
Easy Apple Art {with FREE Apple Template}
This easy apple art is extra special since you can twirl the cute little worm in and out of the hole in the apple (a worm in your apple…cute as a craft, not so cute in reality). It’s simple enough for a preschooler to make, and we will give you a few adjustments that will…
Recycle Paper Turtle Craft {with FREE template }
This paper turtle craft is extra special because it is made from recycle newspaper which you likely already have on hand. Why let something go to waste when you can make something so adorable instead? And make crafting even easier by printing out the free template. Save this Paper Turtle Craft for later. Pin it…
Creative Book Activities {Read & Craft}
You’re going to absolutely love these creative book activities that really enhance reading with fun crafts for kids. Recently I was talking to a couple preschool teacher friends of mine and asked them what they wish they could have at their fingertips for their classroom students. They said that they wished they had ready made…
Free Printable Solar System Cut Outs
These free printable solar system cut outs are a fun and simple way to really learn about our sun, planets and so much more. Do this space activity all at once or add the planets one at a time while you work through lessons on each, from Mercury to Pluto (yes, we included Pluto…did you…
Free Halloween Printables {just add fingerprints}
These free Halloween printables are perfect for kids of any age, from toddlers to preschoolers to elementary kids. Just print, add some fingerprints and finish off the details. This Halloween activity is so simple. It would be great fun for any preschool classroom. And the best part is that no two projects will be the…
Easy Owl Craft for Preschoolers
This easy owl craft for preschoolers is a great addition to any lesson on this special creature. Adding a hands-on activity is the perfect way to really engage kiddos. Or just make it for the pure fun of it…there’s never anything wrong with that. The best thing about this craft is that beyond the basic…
Thanksgiving Mini Scrapbook for Kids
This Thanksgiving mini scrapbook is such a great way to record your family memories. Take pictures of everyone at the feast. Then have them write what they are thankful for on one of the tags that you create for the album. I’ve done this a couple of years and really cherish those little scrapbooks. Or…
Halloween Kids’ Activity Paper Airplanes
I am so excited for this Halloween kids’ activity of making and playing with paper airplanes because I know that it is going to allow you to create so many family memories. It’s just one of the activities that are included in our Fall Family Fun Night Challenge. Have you signed up yet? It’s never…
Halloween Target Games
There are 2 Halloween target games. And you can make both if you want or pick one. Of course, the most fun is in the playing of the Halloween game that you create. And finally, we will SNACK on something truly amazing and scrumptuous! So, without further ado, let’s get started on our Halloween target…
Pumpkin Memory Game
You are going to love making and playing this pumpkin memory game. In this part of the country, it just beginning to actually feel like fall. I had to turn on the heat in the house last night to avoid freezing solid and pulled out all of my sweaters, which I love! Make this game…
Put On a Fall Puppet Show! {Here’s How!}
It’s time to put on a Fall puppet show! To make these Autumn leaf puppets you will learn a fun painting technique. It’s super satisfying and easy for almost any age. (Make sure you check out the video.) Don’t you just love the Fall? All of the beautiful colors, sipping cider and pulling out the…
Halloween Activity: Paddle Ball!
This Halloween activity is more than just a craft…it’s a paddle ball game too! And, it’s just one part of our FALL FAMILY FUN NIGHT CHALLENGE. If you haven’t signed up yet, you are going to want to participate. We will send you ready made activities all throughout the fall that lead to family memories…
Fruit Art and Craft Collection
It’s sometimes the simplest crafts that are the best, and this fruit art and craft collection is fun to put together. Once you’ve made each summer fruit craft, there are a few fun things that you can do with the collection. For example, put magnets on the back and put them on the fridge. Or…
Paper Bag Squirrel Craft {Get the Template!}
I’m not sure why it’s taken me this long to share a squirrel craft with you all because these little creatures have always fascinated me. When we went to college in MA, the squirrel should have been our school’s mascot. They were everywhere (including getting into your room if you lives by a tree on…
51 Awesome Animal Crafts for Kids
These animal crafts for kids are some of the cutest things you will ever see. Seriously, it’s so much fun to make these kids’ crafts that they remind me of Lay’s potato chips…you will not be able to stop at one. So, why even try? To make crafting easier, all of these projects (just like…
Preschool Fall Tree Craft {FREE Printable}
Looking for a fun way to practice fine motor skills with your little ones? This preschool fall tree craft craft is perfect and really is one of the simplest activities you will even do. But it is often the simplest crafts that have the biggest impact. The tearing and placing of little pieces of washi…
Printable Robot Craft {Puppets!}
This is simply one of the easiest crafts that you will ever make. But this printable robot craft is also one of the most fun. My favorite part is that no two will be alike. And it leaves lots of room for imagination. Once you put your robot puppets together, then the real fun begins….
Skunk Craft for Kids {with Newspaper}
You can disagree if you want to, but I think that this skunk craft will convince you that skunks are just completely adorable. I mean, who knew? For this project we are going to add some details using recycled newspaper. I love the look of print in any project, and the skunk’s white stripes lend…
Iguana Craft {with FREE templates}
This iguana craft is more than it appears at first glance. First of all, it uses one of my absolute favorite craft supplies…washi tape! Seriously, if you have not used washi tape in crafting before, it is life changing. I love it because it is, first of all, cheap. Plus it comes in every color…
Printable Owl Craft {FREE template}
This printable owl craft is perfect for those little creators who really like to explore everything in the craft bag. In this example, we have used crayons and paper, but you can add paint, beads, tissue paper squares, washi tape or whatever else you have on hand to decorate your owl. This is literally a…
Paper Plate Football Craft {with Lacing}
This paper plate football craft is a quick project to put together. So, you will have time to make several if you want. We used the traditional brown color, but maybe you will make yours in your favorite team colors. For us, that would be black and gold for the Steelers (Go Team!). And if…
13 Paper Plate Bug Crafts {Printable Templates!}
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Constellation Activity for Kids {Salt Painting!}
I have yet to meet a kiddo (or adult for that matter) who is not fascinated by space. This constellation activity encourages children to explore beyond our world. The printable constellations are great for teaching, story telling and just growing the imagination. And salt painting is super satisfying as you watch the colors spread through…
5 Easy Farm Animal Crafts (with FREE Templates)
These 5 easy farm animal crafts each start with the most basic of craft supplies…popsicle sticks. But each one is unique an adorable in it’s own way. From the sheep to the pig to the horse…which one will be your favorite. I really think that you are going to need to make them all. Stick…
Koala Newspaper Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
This koala newspaper craft is completely adorable, don’t you think? And it is so easy to put together using the free printable template. Some day I would love to go to Australia and see a real koala. They are simply fascinating animals. Koala Bear Facts Did you know that koala bears are not actually bears…
Paper Plate Snake Craft {that RATTLES!}
This is not your typical paper plate snake craft where we just cut a spiral and color it. Nope! Our snake craft actually rattles, like a rattle snake. You now those paper plate musical instruments that we all made as a kid? Well, this is the upgraded version. We are using paint to decorate our…
Paper Bag Acorn Craft (with FREE Template)
This super simple fall craft can go together as quickly as 5 minutes. Though you can also take your time making this paper bag acorn craft by adding more details or creating several at a time. Once you are done with your acorn crafts, put on a puppet show. Create a story and tell it…
The Importance of Fine Motor Skills {what you should know}
The Importance of Fine Motor Skills You may not realize the importance of fine motor skills for your little ones and how challenging every day activities can be when those skills are not functioning at 100%. Take the next 5 minutes and go about your business, paying attention to how many times you use your…
Personalized Clown Craft {Clown Yourself!}
In my experience, clowns are not always a joyful experience for kiddos. But this clown craft will definitely bring more than a smile. It may even bring on the giggles as they see themselves made into a fun circus clown craft before their very eyes, including the big red nose. And you do not need…
School Bus Craft {with FREE Template}
Let’s make a school bus craft! First days of school are such an exciting time. And riding the school bus is a hallmark of “growing up”. It’s a right of passage from being a little kid to beginning to experience that bit of independence from mom and dad. Moms shed a tear as they watch…
Our Top 5 Tips for Cutting with Scissors (from an OT)
Cutting with scissors is a task that comes easy to some, but there are many children who struggle to master this activity that they will use over and over again throughout their school years. And frustration and tears are often the result of their efforts. But don’t loose hope. There are so many tips and…
Printable Animal Crafts (Great Sensory Activity!)
These super simple printable animal crafts are so much more than they seem. So many kids seek out sensory input to feel “just right”. And then there are those that are sensory averse and try to avoid sensation. In both instances, one of the most effective forms of sensory input to achieve regulation is proprioceptive…
Sheep Kids Craft (with Popsicle Sticks)
And the barnyard fun continues! Today we are making this very sweet sheep kids craft. Check out the rest of these barnyard animal crafts to go with your sheep: ROOSTER, PIG, COW, HORSE. Of course, as usual, make these animals your own. They do not have to look like the ones here. This is just…
Preschool Elf Craft {Personalized}
This preschool elf craft is great for making at home or with an entire classroom full of preschoolers. If you have a daycare and are looking for a fun take home project that is totally personalized, this is the perfect Christmas craft. You can take pictures of the kids’ faces and print them out on…
Christmas Picture Frame Crafts
Every preschool classroom I go into is looking for simple Christmas crafts for preschoolers to send home for mom and dad to treasure. These easy DIY Christmas picture frames (that can also be made into ornaments) are just the thing! These are the perfect Christmas gifts for kids to make and share. Who doesn’t love…
Horse Craft {with FREE template}
We are adding another farm animal to our collection, a horse craft. And, it starts with just a few basic popsicle sticks. Your horse does not have to look like mine. The only limit is your imagination. It could be a white stallion or black with white spots or pink with a white mane! Make…
Christmas Craft Nativity (Printables)
This Christmas craft Nativity is a little different than most Nativity crafts that you have probably made in the past. First of all, it is simple flat paper. But also, it is a way to display the nativity scene in a unique place in your home. There are 2 versions of this banner, the one…
Paper Plate Christmas Craft (with FREE Printables)
This paper plate Christmas craft is so much more than just a fun activity to keep kids busy. Not only is the lacing great for promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and bilateral coordination, but this craft also leads to more creativity through story telling. Go from scene to scene of your story, placing the…
Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft
This paper plate polar bear craft takes just a few supplies and is perfect for working on fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Not to mention it is just so darn cute! Draw the little polar bear freehand or use the available printable template. This post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a…
Rooster Craft {with FREE template}
This week we are playing with the popsicle stick triangle frames again! I just love starting off with something so basic and having it turn into something so cute! This rooster craft has some farm animal friends too. Check out the rest of the barnyard crew: HORSE, PIG, SHEEP, and COW. If you like this…
Preschool Christmas Crafts Oversized Ornaments
Not only are these oversized ornaments great preschool Christmas crafts, but they are also perfect Christmas crafts for toddlers. For little ones who can’t manipulate a stapler, a grown up will have to take over putting the plates together (step 3), but placing the little tissue pieces is ideal for promoting fine motor coordination in…
Easy Cow Craft {with FREE template}
Have you ever created something that just made you giggle? That is me today! This easy cow craft is just too adorable for words. And I hope that you like it too. Even better, this super cute cow craft is part of a a bigger collection of triangle farm animal crafts. Check out the rest…
Christmas Stocking Arts and Crafts for Kids
You are just going to absolutely love these simple Christmas crafts to make! I know you will because I thoroughly enjoyed making them. Who knew that basic Christmas stocking arts and crafts could look so fabulous made out of some old newspaper. Kids Christmas crafts come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. These stockings are…
Christmas Puppets (with FREE template)
To make these adorable Christmas puppets, just print the template and you are ready to go. The best thing about puppets is that they are not just fun to make, but they are even more fun to play with. Create your own stories and present a puppet show to your friends and family. And finger…
Rudolph Craft
This Rudolph craft is so super simple that most kids will be able to make it in about 5 minutes. Of course, you can start with Rudolph and then go on and make the rest of the reindeer in Santa’s gang. If you are going to make this reindeer craft for preschool, it may require…
Fingerprint Christmas Cards
These fingerprint Christmas cards are so fun and simple to make. We will demonstrate two designs, but you can take this same concept and make as many designs as you can think. Use your imagination! These DIY Christmas card ideas are just a starting point. I cannot wait to see what you make. These are…
How to Make Christmas Hats
Let’s learn how to make Christmas hats. Yay! You will see examples of three, and each of those have printable templates available. But you can make your hat any design that you want. The only limit is your imagination. These Christmas hats ideas start with some basic shapes, like a tree, a gingerbread guy and…
Easy Pig Craft {with FREE template}
This easy pig craft is so much fun to make with its pop-up nose. And the printable template makes crafting simple. I cannot wait to see your versions of these creations. If you have not yet, check out the ROOSTER, HORSE, SHEEP, and COW. And now for the very simple instructions for this adorable pig…
Circus Craft for Preschoolers (Printables)
This is such a fun and simple circus craft for preschoolers. Of course, it doesn’t have to be just for preschoolers (confession: I enjoyed making it even as the adult that I am). Really, kids of any age can enjoy these fingerprint worksheets as they create the circus and carnival scenes, using their imaginations and…
Dalmatian Craft (Fuzzy and Cute)
After seeing the Cruella movie I just had to make a dalmatian craft. From the classic cartoon to the newest Disney movie, the dogs are always the stars. Not only is this a great craft for 101 Dalmatians, but it can also be custom made into some of your other favorite dalmatian characters…such as a…
Easy Zebra Craft (made with Newspaper)
You might have noticed that the main craft supply used in this easy zebra craft is NEWSPAPER! I just love the look that print adds to a craft, don’t you? Plus, it’s a great way to recycle newspaper that you might have otherwise just thrown in the trash. (Though, really, who even gets the newspaper…
Sunset Crafts {with FREE Printable Silhouettes}
One of the most serene experiences I’ve ever had was sitting on the beach during while the sun was setting and seeing dolphins jumping in the water in front of us. These sunset crafts help you experience these beautiful moments using just a few basic craft supplies. Get out the tissue paper squares and create…
Very Easy Paper Flowers (with a ladybug)
These very easy paper flowers are even better when made in multiples so that they form a bouquet. And did you notice the special detail…a sweet little ladybug on the petal? I love little surprising touches like that, don’t you. The best part about this paper flower craft is that you can customize it to…
6 Sea Animal Crafts (with Free Templates)
Summer crafts are some of my favorite (a close second to my favorite season…fall), and what could be better than these sea animal crafts? They are so cute and simple to make, and each comes with a printable template to make crafting even easier. The really unique thing about these ocean animal crafts (and you…
Eagle Craft (with Free Printable Template)
Have you ever seen a bald in eagle in real life? Needless to say, they are IMPRESSIVE! This eagle craft is simple and fun to make, and I hope that it does this regal bird at least a little bit of justice. Looking for a patriotic craft, something to make with your kids for Memorial…
Cow Craft for Kids (with Newspaper Details)
Maybe it’s just me, but this cow craft is made extra cute with the newspaper details. Seriously, newspaper crafts are absolutely the best…and a great way to recycle too. Some of my very favorite crafts on this site are farm animals, like a rooster, pig, sheep and horse. You should definitely check them out. But…
3 Clothespin Animal Crafts (great for fine motor)
These clothespin animal crafts are not only totally adorable but are great for working on fine motor skills. Clothespin craft ideas are perfect for getting little fingers moving and strengthening the muscles of the hand. Did you know that there are over 30 muscles in the hand? And, just like any other muscle, they need…
Caterpillar Paper Craft (with FREE Template)
This caterpillar paper craft is so simple to make, using the free printable template. Who knew that you could turn a simple paper plate into something so totally adorable. And if you like this insect craft, you may also like these bug crafts and this cicada craft too. If you have preschoolers, I am sure…
Cicada Craft for Kids (with free template!)
The cicadas are coming! I have mixed feelings about it. It is so cool to think about bugs that somehow wait 17 years and then all emerge together, just to disappear a few weeks later for another astounding 17 years. Learn more about these amazing bugs while making this super simple paper plate cicada craft….
Easy Sheep Crafts (made with Newspaper)
This easy sheep crafts are made even easier with a free printable sheep craft template. You can stick with basic black and white newspaper print or add some color by using the comics page for the body of your paper sheep craft. Honestly, this is your animal craft, and you should make it your own….
Paper Cat Craft (with Free Template)
This paper cat craft is so completely adorable…don’t you think? Really, I guess it’s several cat crafts since your can customize this project to look like any cat that you want. Maybe you want to make it look like your pet or maybe your want to make it look like your favorite cartoon cat. There…
Sloth Craft (with Newspaper Details)
These sloth crafts are so completely adorable and so easy to make. The newspaper details really make them extra special. We are going to go through how to make one of these easy sloth crafts, but the same steps apply to either of the designs. So, choose which one you like best, print the sloth…
Paper Plate Chicken Craft (with Flapping Wings)
This paper plate chicken craft is made extra special by its flapping wings. Wait until you see the simple trick in step 4 to make them flap by just pulling a string. This hen craft idea can be adapted to suit your own personality. Maybe your chicken is rainbow colored or has a crazy hair-do…