Easy kids’ craft ideas for preschoolers through to tweens. We share art projects, printables, seasonal fun, simple sewing ideas and more.
Meet Peppermint and Candyfloss, two very lucky spiders. These guys are one of 17 easy sewing projects featured in the book Sewing Simple Softies by Trixi Symonds (of Sew A Softie fame) and Deborah Fisher (from Fish Museum + Circus). You can order a copy of the book here. Do you know what I love…
Make a pair of paper roll dinosaurs as a fun upcycling and DIY toy craft idea. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make both a diplodocus and a triceratops using our free printable template. This craft was first published in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also…
Make a paper roll firefly craft that lights up in the dark, just like a real one! There is a shape template available for download. You might also like these Summer crafts and activities for kids Last week I shared a light-up firefly art project, picturing fireflies dotting the twilight sky like stars. You know…
These printable multiplication mandalas are a relaxing and enjoyable way for kids to practice and reinforce their times tables. Get the templates here Do you remember having to learn your times tables as a kid? I can remember reciting them daily, and I can even remember some of them still. However, creating these printable colouring…
Make a simple DIY shoe lacing card using a scrap piece of recycled cardboard. This is a fun way for kids to learn to tie their own shoelaces! This craft was first published in 2016 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. We forget, as adults, how hard it is to learn to…
Learn about the Solar System with this set of free printable solar system cards for kids! You might also like our free printable space jokes and would you rather cards Are you the kind of person who can remember all the planets in order? I confess I’m not. This set of printable solar system cards…
Here’s a fun and easy peg or clothespin bee craft you can make with a few basic craft materials and 15 minutes of your time. We love how our bees turned out, and they are so quick and easy to make! We have even included a free printable template for the wings. You might also…
Make a dinosaur small world in a suitcase! This craft has been designed as a DIY toy for an adult to make for a child, although older kids could make a version of it too. The finished dinosaur small world makes a cool handmade gift idea that is perfect for dinosaur-loving kids. Putting the small…
It’s no secret that we’re big on recycling crafts here at The Craft Train. Today we are sharing 40 of our favourite recycled craft projects to inspire you to grab a piece of discarded rubbish and get making! From cardboard boxes to upcycled bottles and lids, to paper rolls, egg cartons, newspaper and even recycled…