Crafts and Activities

Easy kids’ craft ideas for preschoolers through to tweens. We share art projects, printables, seasonal fun, simple sewing ideas and more.

  • Sandbox small world play

    Today we’re showing you how to make a sandbox small world to encourage imaginary play. Preschoolers will love this activity, I found it kept my daughter busy for a long time. This small world idea is super easy to set up at home – no backyard sandpit necessary! This activity was originally created in 2014…

  • Fluffy pet rocks

    Today I’m sharing how to make fluffy pet rocks. This is a simple rock craft for kids using yarn trimmings for “fluffy” hair – and they turned out so cute! I’ve been asked before what to do with the pom-pom trimmings that are left over when you use our DIY cardboard pom pom maker. Usually…

  • DIY mod podge recipe

    Make your own DIY mod podge in about two minutes using two ingredients you most likely already have at home. We use this recipe all the time for our paper crafts and activities, scroll down for a list of fun mod podge kids crafts too. You might also like making Salt Dough ornaments Mod podge…

  • Recycled tub tortoise craft

    Make an easy recycled tortoise craft with a fancy unique shell created from a plastic snack tub. This is a fun and easy recycling craft for kids. This craft was originally created in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like these 50 cardboard DIY toy ideas Tortoises are…

  • Frog crafts and activities

    Today we’re sharing an amazing collection of frog crafts and activities for kids!  There are educational printables, DIY toys, life cycle activities, STEM crafts, small worlds and more.  There’s something about frogs. It could be their cuteness, or maybe it’s their hopping. Possibly it’s their fascinating metamorphosis from a tiny egg to a vegetarian tadpole…

  • DIY party hat craft

    Today we’re sharing a fun and easy DIY party hat craft for kids. This simple activity of making and decorating your own party hat is a fun idea for a child’s birthday. It’s super-easy to set up, suitable for all ages and both boys and girls love making them. This printable kids craft was first…

  • Mothers Day pop up book

    Kids will have fun making this cheerful pop up book for Mothers Day. This printable craft is easy to put together and has fill in the blank spaces so that the book can be personalised with each child’s creative responses about their own mother. Mum is going to love it! (or Mom, or Nana, or…

  • rainbow wings kids can make

    Make a pair of rainbow wings for dress up play! This is a fun recycling craft that will inspire imaginative play and keep them busy for hours. This kids craft idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for todays audience What kid wouldn’t want a pair of rainbow wings to…