Fall Crafts for Kids
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Newspaper Owl Craft {with FREE Template!}
This newspaper owl craft is completely adorable and fun to make. We used print, but you can also use the comics for this stuffed animal craft. It gives it an even more whimsical look. And, if you like this owl craft, you are going to love making this paper bag owl, these snowy owls and…
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…
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…
Paper Turkey Craft {with FREE Thanksgiving Craft Template}
This paper turkey craft would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving holiday table. It’s a fun way to get the kids involved in the festivities. Have them make several and add then to the table for a pop of color. And no two turkeys should look the same. Make them as individual and unique…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Easy Skeleton Craft {with FREE template}
You are going to absolutely love this easy skeleton craft. Stick around to the end, and I will tell you how I make this moveable paper skeleton craft into a dancing skeleton. The Occupational Therapist in me really came out on this craft. I just can’t help it sometimes. When I see clothespins, I always…
DIY Paper Christmas Decorations
These DIY paper Christmas decorations are absolutely next level. The big paper fan decorations alone are amazing on their own, but then add the adorable Rudolph or Gingerbread man to make it into a truly epic Christmas decoration for kids. These are better than Dollar Store DIY Christmas decorations but just as inexpensive. And, the…
Haunted House Craft Project
One of the best things about this time of year are the Halloween crafts! Seriously, it is so much fun to create with all the spookiness. And you are going to especially love this haunted house craft project which comes with its very own haunted house printable template and can be used as the perfect…
Top 9 Best Fall Crafts for Kids
It’s time for a round-up! You can argue with me if you want, but Fall is by far the best time of the year! There is so much beauty and (in the words of one of my favorite fictional characters) scope for the imagination. And so, today we will take a look at some of…
Halloween Ghost Crafts for Kids
Who says that ghosts need to be spooky? These friendly ghost crafts are easy to make and totally adorable. They would make a fun Halloween decoration for any space or could even lead to imaginative play as the ghost tell their stories and interact with each other. These Halloween ghost crafts for kids can each…
Halloween Monster Arts and Crafts
There is just something special about the magic of Halloween. I love to see the imagination of children brought out into the world for all to see. My kids would start planning their Halloween costumes for the following year on Nov. 1 (if not before). I would love to hear about your favorite costumes that…
Brilliant DIY Back to School Craft
This fun and simple DIY back to school craft takes just a few items from “in the bag” (see the list below). Have you prepared your bag of craft supplies yet so that you can craft along to every single project on this site? If not, it is totally easy and will save you loads…
DIY Camp Seat Cushion
How many of you were once a Girl Scout (or Boy Scout)? I loved those days, especially the summer camp outs. Earning badges in fire making and etiquette, tying knots and survival skills…oh, the joys of childhood! And this craft comes directly from my memories of scouting, and nights spent around the campfire. One year…
Paper Fox Craft
Who doesn’t love a sweet little fox? And this easy paper fox craft puppet is so simple and fun to make! Plus, it goes great with some classic stories…like these! *This post contains affiliate links. This means I make a small portion off of any purchases made through the links at no additional cost to…
Stuffed Thanksgiving Turkey Kids’ Craft
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…” Well, in my opinion that song was written for the wrong holiday. Because I absolutely LOVE Thanksgiving. I know that as a craft blogger, I am supposed to be moving on to Christmas ideas (and I promise there are LOTS on the way) but I just wanted…
Thanksgiving Turkey Kids Craft
As a craft blogger, it would almost be a sin not to make at least one turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday season. So, I hope that you enjoy this Thanksgiving Turkey Kids Craft. Once it is finished, here are a couple of ideas that you can do with it… Make it into a refrigerator magnet…
Thanksgiving Craft Gratitude Chain
This Thanksgiving craft is for “kids” of all ages and is soooo simple. But even though it is somewhat basic, it can be something that you may truly cherish this holiday. You may even want to make creating this gratitude chain a holiday tradition. It really is the little things that make all the difference….
Pumpkin Pie Kids’ Craft
Yesterday we made some adorable smiling pilgrims, and then I thought to myself “Why are they so happy? Oh ya…pumpkin pie!” It is one of the best things about the Thanksgiving feast. I really don’t know if it was part of the very first Thanksgiving, but it will be on our table this holiday, with…
Pilgrim Crafts for Kids
As we move through the fall season, there are so many opportunities to spend time with family…and so many chances to eat a ton a yummy comfort food. For me, it may be a tie between the family time and the good food that makes Thanksgiving so amazing! These pilgrim crafts for kids are a…
Ghost Halloween Craft: Weaving Project
As we start to wrap up this Halloween craft season, I wanted to give you one more “spooky” project. This ghost Halloween craft is perfect for any age. If you have a little one, cut out the ghost shape and punch the holes for them. Then just let them go crazy with the weaving part….
Crescent Moon and Bat Kids’ Craft Mobile
This is not specificially a Halloween craft but certainly fits the tone this time of the year. This crescent moon and bat kids’ craft is appropriately for preschoolers (as long as they are not putting non-food items in their mouth) and older, but you should take note that there are a couple of waiting periods…
Pumpkin Kids Craft: Scratch Art Jack-o-Lanterns
Today’s craft is a super simple one, though it does take a little bit of time since there is a step that requires some time for paint to dry. (Yes, you will literally be waiting for paint to dry. How cliche.) So, you may want to plan a dance break or snack (or dinner time)…
Halloween Kids’ Craft: Washi Tape Bracelets
This craft combines two of my favorite things (and one of my cat’s favorite things)…Halloween and WASHI TAPE! (Oh, the cat’s favorite thing…the pipe cleaners. If I forget to close my craft bag, we find them all over the house in the morning. He pulls them out one by one and plays with it. Then…
Fall Kids’ Craft: Halloween Cat’s Eye
I don’t know that I would call this craft easy since it does take some coordination to complete the weaving. But once your kiddo has the technique down, it goes quick and is fun, even relaxing in a way. Once the weaving is done, we are going to customize it into a fall kids’ craft,…
5 Little Pumpkins Kids Craft
A take on the classic earworm “5 Little Monkeys”, the “5 Little Pumpkins” song and story are a frequent visitor to every preschool classroom across the country this time of year. Pair it with this 5 Little Pumpkins Kids’ Craft and create an entire lesson plan around it. Or just share it as a bedtime…
Fall Kids’ Craft: Stuffed Paper Jack-o-Lantern
A craft doesn’t have to be elaborate and take hours to be fun and turn out super cute! This easy fall kids’ craft is one that your kiddo can make in about 15 minutes. Or they can decide to add more decorations and details and spend a little bit more time with this project. It…
Halloween Monster Kids’ Craft
I think this may be the shortest post that I ever write. Don’t take that as a sign that I don’t care…because I care so much! It is my desire to see families crafting together. There are just so many benefits (if I need to convince you of that, check out THIS post). This is…