Easy kids’ craft ideas for preschoolers through to tweens. We share art projects, printables, seasonal fun, simple sewing ideas and more.
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…
Help kids celebrate our amazing planet with more than 30 fun Earth Day crafts and activities! This collection of ideas from bloggers around the world includes everything from process art to recycling crafts, sewing projects, printables and more. You might also like these egg carton recycling ideas With all of the excitement around Easter-themed crafting,…
Here is a simple bee craft idea perfect for preschoolers though to grade school aged kids – a paper plate rocking bee. To make the bee “rock” simply press on it’s back. Buzz Buzz! Bees are a humble and hardworking insect, but the word “bee” often strikes fear into the hearts of people because of…
Create a gorgeous paper tulip craft using our printable template. This is a fun Spring craft idea and the finished woven paper basket of tulips looks great hanging on the wall. Paper weaving is great practice for fine motor skills too. Get the template here Who doesn’t love tulips? They’re so colourful and bright. This…
Make some pretty paper cup flower baskets with the kids this Easter. You can literally put one of these together in around 5-10 minutes, they are so quick and easy! You might also like these 20+ Easter basket ideas I love designing baskets at Easter time, there are so many different ways to make them….
This printable tulip spinner craft is a pretty cool DIY toy, but that’s not all. It’s also a hands-on way for kids to learn about primary colours and colour-mixing. Make it for a Spring craft project with a STEM element thrown in. Get the spinner craft template here Spinning tops are such old-school fun, right?…