Crafts for Preschool
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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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Paper Plate Skunk Craft (with FREE Template )
This paper plate skunk craft is simple and fun to make…and not stinky at all! He’s actually a super adorable sleeping skunk. I think that skunk’s are truly a misunderstood animal, and this craft might just change some minds. Check out the fun facts. If you like this skunk craft, you’re going to love our…
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…
Paper Plate Koala Craft (with FREE Template)
This paper plate koala craft is extra special because it comes with the bonus little joey to place on the mama koala’s back. It’s super cute, and you can give it your own unique flair. We decided to add a moon and stars just for some added color and design. Keep it fun. If you…
Digger Craft for Kids
This digger craft is so fun to put together, but the best part is the hours of creative play that it can lead to. Since the arms of the excavator actually move, your kiddo can pretend to be picking things up and putting them down. Move around legos or little stones or whatever. It pairs…
DIY Halloween Decorations for Kids
These DIY Halloween decorations for kids leave lots of room for creativity…and isn’t that what it’s really all about when you’re making crafts with your kids. I’ll give you the idea to get you started, along with some helpful templates, and you take it from there. You can paint, color, use washi tape, cut out…
Italy Craft for Kids (with FREE Template)
Italy is a fascinating and beautiful country. And this Italy craft for kids would make the perfect addition to any lesson at home or in the classroom…or just something to make for the pure fun of it. The added bonus with this craft is that placing the tissue paper squares are also a great fine…
Elephant Craft for Kids (with Free Template)
This elephant craft for kids is so sweet and simple to put together. Plus, when you’re done, have the elephant tell a story or engage in other imaginative play. We used paint for our elephant, but you can adapt it by using crayons or markers instead. There are some times when getting out the paint…
Paper Plate Bunny Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
This paper plate bunny craft is extra adorable and may even be bigger than the real thing. It can be made with children of any age with a little bit of assistance for little ones. Isn’t it amazing what creativity can come out of just a couple of paper plates? Just add some imagination! When…
Hippo Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
This hippo craft is so cute and simple to put together. Plus, when you’re done, have the hippo tell a story or engage in other imaginative play. We used paint for our hippo, but you an adapt it by using crayons or markers instead. There are some times when getting out the paint isn’t an…
Easy Mummy Craft
This easy mummy craft uses one of my very favorite craft supplies…washi tape. If you’re not familiar with what washi tape, it’s a decorative paper tape that comes in almost any pattern you can imagine. And the best part is that it’s super affordable. I have a growing collection because I’ll just pick up one…
Sheep Crafts for Sunday School
These sheep crafts for Sunday School are such a great way to teach so many of the lessons from the Bible to the kids at church. Share a Bible story, and then make a craft together. Hands on activities help a child internalize the lessons learned. Plus they will go home with a reminder of…
Easy Possum Craft (with Baby Joey)
Possums are often understood creatures, but they do so much good for our world. And, when you make this easy possum craft, you can talk with your child about how appearances can be deceiving and not judging a book by its cover. Such a great lesson for us all to learn, don’t you think? An…
Paper Plate Bat Craft (It Flies!!!)
This paper plate bat craft is extra special because when you pull the string it actually flies! Well, the wings go up and down. The rest of it is up to you. It goes together simply and is the perfect Halloween craft for kids of any age. Little ones may need some help with the…
Unicorn Craft (with Free Craft Template)
This unicorn craft is simple to make and will lead to lots of smiles. Plus, just like kids, no two unicorns look the same. Be sure to give it your own unique flair. Plus, adding the little tissue paper pieces to the mane is a great way to practice fine motor skills. To make crafting…
Paper Plate Tiger Craft
There are so many amazing and simple craft that you can make with your kids using paper plate, and this paper plate tiger craft does not disappoint. There are so many ways to customize this to make it a great craft for any age. It also creates an opportunity to learn a little bit about…
Penguin Craft for Kids
This penguin craft for kids starts with a simple paper lunch bag and turns into such a completely adorable animal craft. It’s the perfect make and play craft. And, of course, penguins are the perfect winter craft, but you can make him any time of the year and enjoy the process. And if you like…
Paper Plate Sheep Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
This paper plate sheep craft is extra special and easy to make with the free craft template available for you to download. I love how the cotton balls bring this adorable farm animal to life. Of course, he could use some farm animal friends, like this paper plate cow craft or this paper plate pig…
Paper Plate Panda Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
This paper plate panda craft is totally adorable and super easy to make. His lacing tummy makes him extra special and perfect for practicing both fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. With just a little help for cutitng out the parts, this makes a great preschool craft but is also appropriate for kids of…
Teddy Bear Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
This teddy bear craft is so cute you almost want to snuggle him. This is a great teddy bear craft for preschool but is also appropriate for kindergarteners or even elementary aged kids. If you really don’t want to mess with paint, then use markers or crayons to color the bear’s head and body instead….
Wedding Crafts for Kids
I love the idea of wedding crafts for kids. It’s such a great way to make a very special day the best it can be for everyone who attends, and not just the grown-ups. A craft is a great addition to any kids table at a wedding. These bride and groom crafts include the use…
Paper Plate Cow Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
What is it about cows that just makes every child smile? I remember driving down the road, and every time my kids would see a field with cows in it the event was loudly announced. I mean…it’s not like we never saw cows. We lived in the country, but it still evoked a little excitement…
Paper Ice Cream Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
Around here, our favorite summer treat is ice cream! Of course, we never agree on what the best ice cream is. My youngest son prefers anything chocolate. I like mint chocolate chip. My husband enjoys cookies and cream the most. And then there’s my oldest son who’s allergic to milk but still loves a good…
Beaver Craft for Kids (with Free Craft Template)
Beavers are such interesting animals and completely adorable too. This beaver craft for kids starts with just a couple of paper plates and turns into something special using the free craft template. We are using paint, but you can also opt to forgo the paint and just use crayons or markers instead. If you enjoy…
Shell Craft for Kids (with FREE Craft Template)
This shell craft for kids doesn’t actually involve using seashells, since we don’t carry any of those in our craft bag. Instead, we’re going to use a basic paper plate to make this beautiful beach craft. We’ll even include a “pearl” in the center of the shell. To make it even easier to create this…
Picnic Craft for Toddlers
This picnic craft for toddlers goes together quickly and is fun to make. The best is that when you are finished making it, you can use it to enjoy a summer snack. We picked raisins for our snack because they reminded us of little ants, like every good picnic has. But you can choose your…
Free Fourth of July 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. And…the best part is they’ll all be absolutely free! Just enter your email below to download…
Crafty Scavenger Hunt for Kids (with FREE Printable)
Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt. This simple and fun activity is a great way to keep kids occupied and away from screens for quite awhile. And this particular scavenger hunt starts with the hunt and ends with creating together. All of the items to find are craft supplies. So, once they are gathered,…
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…
Paper Plate Flower Craft (It’s a Pouch!)
This paper plate flower craft has several versions that you can make, including the daisy craft that we will learn to make step-by-step. You can make the daisy or design your own flowe.r Stick around until the end for a couple more ideas. The best part of this flower craft is that it’s a pouch…
Fox Paper Plate Craft Mobile (With FREE Craft Template)
Some animals just have that something special, like the sly fox. They are both cute and cuddly and a little dangerous, not to mention beautiful. This fox paper plate craft mobile is so fun to make. Hang it anywhere, and I promise it will make you smile. Save this Paper Plate Fox Craft for later….
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…
DIY Father’s Day Cards {FREE Printables}
What’s better than a handmade card to show your love? These free printable DIY Father’s Day cards are just the thing. Your kids will enjoy making them and feel so proud to give them to dad with their own special message inside. You can choose from several designs to print and make. Even without a…
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…
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…
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…