Crafts for Toddlers
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Letter B 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. This is collection is part of the new alphabet letters coloring pages series. And…the best part…
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…
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,…
Letter K Crafts for Preschoolers
Making 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. These letter K crafts for preschoolers are a few ideas that you can use for presenting how the letter K looks, sounds and is…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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….
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…
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…
Paper Plate Duck Craft (with FREE Template)
This paper plate duck craft isn’t like any that you’ve seen before. By using 2 paper plates, we get to make the entire duck, which is way more fun to play with when you’re done crafting together. The best crafts are always the ones that lead to imaginative play. If you enjoy this easy duck…
Letter Y Crafts for Toddlers
For our letter Y crafts for toddlers, let’s start with a simple paper plate yoyo craft. We used a 9-inch plate, but you can also make this craft using a smaller 6-inch plate if that’s what you have on hand. Then keep reading for our list of more letter y crafts for preschoolers and toddlers…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
Halloween Target Games
We’re going to teach you how to make and play two 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…
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…
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…
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…
Our Best Tips for Making Toddler Crafts
Making toddler crafts can be tricky. I mean, toddlers are notoriously always on the move. I’ve heard it said that managing a toddler is like nailing jello to a tree or herding cats. It’s difficult! But that doesn’t mean that they won’t benefit from doing crafts. There are just so many good reasons to make…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bird Nest Craft for Preschoolers
We are saying that this a bird nest craft for preschoolers because what preschooler doesn’t love to stick their fingers into paint and go at it? But this bird nest art and craft is also a great little project for children of any age. Add a message to the project and it turns into a…
7 Lacing Activities for the Win
As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, I can think of few activities that pack more of a punch for learning developmental hand skills than lacing activities. I mean they have it all, and most kids that I have come across really enjoy the activity. There is a sense of accomplishment when they get their project all…
Easy Tiger Craft for Kids
This easy tiger craft is so fun and simple to make. The newspaper details push it over the top. Plus, tearing paper is a great activity for little ones who are about to start to use scissors. It is great for promoting fine motor skills and bilateral coordination. You can keep this art and craft…
Clover Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day
These clover crafts make the perfect St. Patrick’s Day activity and are so incredibly simple! Each little creation is totally unique…just like your little ones! Even preschoolers and toddlers can decorate a shamrock once it is cut out by a grown up. And there are so few “rules” on this one. Really, once you are…
Learning About Shapes with This Monster Flipbook
There are so many fun activities out there for learning about shapes and colors. But this one includes MONSTERS! Well, sweet friendly monsters who you can change up and make your own. I have found that the best way to teach these preschool skills is not through worksheets or sitting and telling but through play…
Easy Newspaper Crafts for Kids
I promised that I would bring you a super easy craft that takes only a couple of supplies. Even if you have zero crafting supplies in your home, you likely have these things. These easy newspaper crafts for kids are so simple, most kids will finish one in about 5 minutes. So, plan to make…
6 Easy Valentine Crafts for Kids
Sometimes it just takes a few tweaks to turn your favorite craft into one of these Valentine crafts for kids. In this article, we are going to look back at some of my favorite arts and crafts projects for kids to get inspiration for new easy Valentine crafts. We will be changing up the colors,…
Elmer Elephant Craft
“Elmer” by David McKee is a heartwarming book about a very special elephant. If you have never read it before, you are missing out. Elmer is different from other elephants. He is covered in patchwork. And at first all he feels is different, but by the end of the book he realizes that he is…
Screen Free Activities for Kids Paper Chain
There is a lot of togetherness right now. And that can be a good thing…but it can also be A LOT sometimes. This simple little paper chain craft is designed to help break up the boredom. It is filled with screen free activities for kids (free list to get your start available). One the paper…
Free Printable Christmas Craft
This free printable Christmas craft makes it so simple and fun to make a 3D holiday scene come to life! Just a few basic supplies (which you will find in your bag if you have followed our master list to stock up). Get the free printable Christmas templates for this version, but feel free to…
DIY Wrapping Paper for Christmas
Today we are going to learn how to make Christmas wrapping paper that is unique to the maker and an extra little present to the recipient of your gift. This DIY wrapping paper starts with newspaper (a great alternative wrapping paper on a budget) as its foundation and then we add a little paint for…
5 Favorite Christmas Card Ideas for Kids
Here at “In the Bag Kids’ Crafts” we have been developing all kinds of Christmas card ideas for kids. Because who doesn’t love receiving a handmade card? It is the perfect little gift from the heart. And making creative Christmas cards is something that kids can easily do and use their imagination in the process….
11 Excellent Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills
Let’s start out by talking about the importance of fine motor skills. Just imagine if you had limited use of your hands, that every time you tried to use them they just did not cooperate or were not strong enough to accomplish the task. In our hand and forearm there are more than 30 muscles….