Seriously, how cute are these penguin poppers? They’re a fun penguin-themed DIY toy you can make in a flash. This easy kids craft is suitable for all age groups and makes a fun project for Winter or holiday-themed crafting. The printable template is free. You might also like out printable paper penguins Pom pom poppers…
Make a magnetic ice skating craft! This is a fun DIY toy and STEAM learning idea that kids will love. Note: Magnets are extremely dangerous if swallowed. Please supervise young children around this craft and do not leave magnets laying around where toddlers and babies can reach. This kids’ craft idea was first published in…
Make some noise to celebrate 2024 with our New Year noise maker craft for kids! You can use the same template to decorate a DIY spin drum made from recycled cardboard or a paper plate shaker filled with recycled beer bottle tops. This is super fun for kids as a New Year-themed DIY toy. You…
Make a pom pom popper snowman craft for some Winter-themed fun! This is a simple DIY toy kids can make from a paper cup and a balloon. It’s also a great STEM activity for frosty indoor weather (or in our case in the Southern Hemisphere, stinking-hot indoor weather). DIY toys are one of my favourite…
Here are more than 50 homemade cardboard toy ideas for play! We’ve scoured our own archives and drawn inspiration from bloggers around the world to come up with this HUGE collection of cardboard toy ideas. There are cardboard games, pretend play ideas, STEM crafts, doll houses, boats, vehicles…. and more. Christmas is coming, which means…
Today we’re showing you how to make classic braided yarn dolls. This is a simple, traditional craft which is fun and easy to make and the finished yarn dolls make great DIY toys or handmade gifts. Perfect for indoor days when you need a low prep craft using materials you already have on hand! This…
Print, colour and play these Christmas board games with your kids this festive season. There are three simple games to cater for different age groups: 4-6 year olds, 6-8 year olds and 8-11 year olds (as a rough guide only). They are free! You might also like our print and colour advent calendar. Christmas is…
Bubbling brew is a playful, fizzing science activity preschoolers will love. They can pretend to be witches or wizards whilst they stir up a magic, fizzing brew filled with plastic bugs! We originally did this one afternoon with my youngest when she was a preschooler (how time flies!). It kept her busy for AGES and…
Upcycle a matchbox into a munching matchbox monster puppet! Today we’re showing you how to turn a humble matchbox into a DIY toy which is fun to make at Halloween or any time of year. It’s also a great recycling craft. This DIY toy idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated and…