Today we’re sharing how to make a paper frog inspired by the Green Tree frog species from Tropical North Queensland. It’s easier than it looks, and is part of our series featuring Daintree Animal crafts for kids. Check out our Paper Plate Cassowary and Paper chain Pythons too. This kids’ craft idea was first published…
Here is a fun and easy paper pterodactyl puppet craft for kids. I love puppet crafts because they provide kids with a fun activity along with a DIY toy to play with (keeping them occupied for a little bit longer, haha). This is perfect for dinosaur lovers, and is great when you need a low-mess,…
Make a paper plate cassowary with our latest printable template. Cassowaries hide out in the Daintree Rainforest in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. This is an extra special animal craft because these big birds are beautiful, rare and just not celebrated enough. This craft was first published in 2019 and has been updated and reshared for…
Here’s an easy straw DIY boat craft for Summer! This is a fun STEM craft (building something that floats) that has plenty of room for kids to modify the design and make it their own. You could even turn it into a STEM challenge. When the boats are finished, they become DIY toys. Place them…
This glow bug craft for kids is a cool way to upcycle used plastic yoghurt tubs. Keep them as DIY night lights or simple decorations if you don’t want to bother with the LED candles we’ve used to light them up. There is a free printable template for the eyes, wings and other bug parts. …
If you have a child who loves all things space, they’re going to love these space-themed jokes and would you rather questions. This free printable includes a set of nine illustrated cards of each. You can use your cards as lunch box jokes, party favours, or just for reading practice and fun. You might also…
Today we’re sharing a DIY firefly art idea that doubles as a cereal box upcycling project. Best of all, it lights up just like real fireflies! This craft is suited to older kids, tweens, teens, and adults — although there is no reason why younger kids couldn’t make it with a little help too. You…
Scavenger hunts are a fun way to keep grade school kids, tweens, and teens entertained. This printable nature photo scavenger hunt takes it a step further by incorporating creative photography as well. The template is free. You might also like our free printable creative challenge cards It can be hard to separate kids from their technology….
Today we’re sharing lots of cool ways to take creativity outside with over 40 outdoor activities and crafts for kids. You might also like these DIY toy ideas. When you say the word ‘craft’, it makes most people think of quiet time spent indoors — but it doesn’t have to be! There are lots of…