Learning and science

  • 3D Giraffe Portrait

    Create a realistic 3D Giraffe portrait with this printable template. OR, if you’d rather get creative, use the line art version and go crazy with colour! This is a fun craft to celebrate African safari animals (see also our 3D Zebra portrait). It’s easy to put together, involving basic papercraft skills of scoring, folding, cutting…

  • 3D Cicada Craft

    Create a 3D cicada craft using our latest template. This realistic insect craft is based on the North American Periodical Cicada that emerges from the ground every 13 or 17 years.  Age recommendation is 8+, although younger kids could make it with some help. Get the template here The finished 3D Cicada can be made…

  • 3D printable bee

    This 3D printable bee craft enables kids to make a realistic paper model of a honey bee, complete with anatomy labels. This is a fun and educational activity for kids who are learning about bees or minibeasts. It’s been designed for ages 8+, but the cutting and gluing is simple so younger kids may be…

  • 3D Earth wall art

    April is Earth Month! To celebrate, we have a new printable 3D Earth craft for kids. The completed project makes great decorative wall art. This is also a fun activity to support kids learning about space or our planet any time of year.  Get the template here Earth looks so pretty from a distance, doesn’t…

  • Spinning paper earth craft

    Create a spinning paper earth craft using our printable template. This is a fun STEM craft you can make for Earth Day, or to support learning about our planet at any time of year. *This STEAM papercraft was first published in 2021 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience Get your copy of…

  • Printable Easter Games

    Keep the kids busy this Easter with this fun set of Printable Easter Games. All you have to do is print, colour, add dice and markers, then play! You might also like our 3D Doodle Art Bunny craft Easter is coming up very soon, which means holiday time for kids!  You’ll need ways to keep…

  • How to make a whirlygig

    Make a simple whirlygig DIY toy, sometimes known as a spinner, from recycled cardboard and our printable template. This is a fun STEM (or STEAM) craft idea for kids of all ages, inspired by a classic that has been around for centuries. This whirlygig craft was originally published in 2015 and has been updated and…