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,…
Kids are going to love this collection of boat crafts and activities! There are STEM crafts, boats that GO, paper boat crafts, boats made from recyclables and nautical-themed art projects. Whether you’re looking for a preschool boat craft or are crafting with tweens and teens, there’s something for everyone here. You might also like…
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…
How cute is this dancing flamingo puppet you can make from chunky yarn and a few additional bits and pieces. Scroll down for the full tutorial and free printable face details. This marionette DIY toy idea is suitable for older kids, tweens and teens. Or big kids at heart (like me!). You might also like…
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…
Kids will love making goo (also known as goop, oobleck or cornflour slime) with this easy recipe. It’s an outdoorsy, sciency, messy play idea that’s a lot of fun for kids of all ages. Especially preschoolers! This messy play idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You…
Make an easy sponge boat craft DIY toy for kids! These cute kitchen scourer boats with duct tape sails are perfect for hot Summer days or even just for bath time play. My girls loved playing with these outdoors, even though the day we made them was cold and grey. This craft was originally published…
Want to make a printable shark paper bracelet? This easy craft is a fun, quick, no-fuss shark activity for kids of all ages (we also have a dinosaur version). It’s also a good opportunity to talk to your kids about sharks and the important role they play in our Ocean’s ecosystem. You might also like…
Here’s a fun and easy yarn turtle craft kids can make using our DIY pom pom maker plus a free printable template. They’re made using the same technique as our fluffy-tum pandas and also our popular pom pom hedgehogs. You might also like these yarn crafts for kids This turtle craft combines a beautiful ocean…