DIY toy ideas for kids to make from simple materials like paper, recyclables and glue
Print and colour this cute fox hat craft for Autumn or Fall. This easy paper craft is perfect for preschoolers and up and the finished DIY fox hat will inspire imaginary play. It’s a great activity for when you don’t have much prep time and want something low-mess and fun. You might also like our printable…
Make a cute hedgehog hat craft with this free printable template. This easy print and colour activity is suitable for preschoolers and up. Kids can use the finished hedgehog hat as a DIY dress up to inspire imaginary play. You might also like our printable pom pom hedgehog craft Sometimes you need something quick and…
Today we’re showing you how to make a sandbox small world to encourage imaginary play. Preschoolers will love this activity, I found it kept my daughter busy for a long time. This small world idea is super easy to set up at home – no backyard sandpit necessary! This activity was originally created in 2014…
Today I’m sharing how to make fluffy pet rocks. This is a simple rock craft for kids using yarn trimmings for “fluffy” hair – and they turned out so cute! I’ve been asked before what to do with the pom-pom trimmings that are left over when you use our DIY cardboard pom pom maker. Usually…
Make an easy recycled tortoise craft with a fancy unique shell created from a plastic snack tub. This is a fun and easy recycling craft for kids. This craft was originally created in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like these 50 cardboard DIY toy ideas Tortoises are…
Make some adorable DIY sponge cakes for pretend play! This is a fun and easy sponge craft for kids of all ages. The finished sponge cakes become a DIY toy which are perfect for pretend cafes, kitchens or tea parties. You could even use them to set up a pretend cake shop, and why not…
Make a pair of rainbow wings for dress up play! This is a fun recycling craft that will inspire imaginative play and keep them busy for hours. This kids craft idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for todays audience What kid wouldn’t want a pair of rainbow wings to…
This recycled cardboard DIY construction kit was inspired by the book Fun and Easy Crafting with Recycled Materials by Kimberley McLeod. If you’ve never heard of Kimberley, you’ve probably heard of her blog or seen her famous kids crafts floating around on the internet. She blogs over at The Best Ideas for Kids. disclosure: We…
Help kids develop environmental awareness with this free printable Earth Day game. This is a fun board game for kids of all ages which is similar to Snakes & Ladders, only instead of snakes and ladders there are arrows to follow. Younger kids will need help reading the messages in the squares, but other than…