Do you have a bunch of paper cups lying around, leftover from picnics and parties? Make some paper cup music crafts from them. We have four easy ideas to get you started, but the sky is the limit and I’m sure you could come up with a few more ideas yourself too. We originally made…
Have you ever thought about raising tadpoles? It’s easy! In this blog post we’re sharing how we set up our tadpole to frog tank so the girls could see the incredible metamorphosis first hand at home. This is a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about the lifecycle of a frog and is…
Print, play and learn with this fun set of frog lifecycle for kids printables. The set includes an interactive, lift-the-flap playmat and an accompanying set of sequence cards. Get the template here Many times in the past we’ve raised tadpoles into frogs so the girls can watch and observe their metamorphosis. This is a fascinating…
Check out this easy paper towel sun catcher earth craft you can make in about 5 minutes! This paper towel craft idea is perfect for Earth Day and is also a fun process art activity kids will love. This easy kids’ craft idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated and re-shared for…
Create a realistic 3D paper dragonfly with our printable template. It comes in full colour as well as line art with or without the body part labels. While this craft looks complex, it’s actually REALLY easy, made with just cutting, folding and gluing. It’s a great support for kids learning about dragonflies, minibeasts, insects or…
Print and create a woodland scene Spring papercraft using our latest template. The finished craft becomes a DIY paper toy designed to inspire imaginary play. It also makes a cute Springtime decoration. Get the template here Last year I designed a Woodland animals in Fall papercraft. It includes trees in Autumn hues along with some…
Australian crafts are fun all year round but at this time of year, during the lead up to Australia Day, I get especially inspired to celebrate all things Aussie. Here is a collection of Australian-themed crafts and printables for kids we’ve made over the years. You might also like these Summer crafts and activities What…
Here is a fun polar bear craft idea – a 3D polar bear portrait surrounded by falling snow. It’s perfect for Winter-themed crafting and looks fabulous hanging on the wall. The polar bear’s nose pops out of the page giving a three dimensional effect. This is easy to create with some basic folding and the…
Today we’re sharing a fun set of printable creative prompts for kids. This freebie includes 53 creative challenge cards to get kids thinking, designing, drawing, painting, building and making. The cards provide a starting point to go from so kids can use their imaginations and have fun without having the pressure of a “right or…