Do you have sponges in the cupboard at home? Here are 10 fun sponge crafts and activities for kids – who knew they were useful for anything other than cleaning?! You might also like these 50 DIY toy ideas for kids Sponges were never intended as an art or craft material, but they are fun…
Today we’re sharing an easy craft for all the dino fans out there – make a printable dinosaur paper bracelet. This papercraft is a great way to support kids learning about dinosaurs or makes a fun low-prep activity for a rainy afternoon. You might also like our paper plate dinosaur collection Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs are…
Create a cardboard apple tree with removable apples kids can “pick”. Free printable template included. This easy recycling craft is a fun DIY toy for kids and could be extended into a learning counting game for preschoolers. You could also add the finished tree to Fall or harvest-themed small worlds to encourage imaginary play. This…
Make a woodland animal paper playset with our latest printable template, based on animals from the North American woodlands. This is a fun Fall or Autumn themed craft for kids which is very simple to cut out and glue together. The finished project becomes a DIY paper toy to inspire imaginary play or a pretty…
Without hesitation my absolute favourite category of kids’ crafting would have to be DIY toys. I love them for so many reasons. For a start they teach kids that fun doesn’t come in a box from the department store (often with an accompanying ridiculous price), nor does it have to be supplied on an addictive…
I’m excited to share this easy 3D cube craft for kids—make a set of garden bugs using our printable templates. Not only are the bugs adorable as a Spring or Summer craft, they are also perfect for kids who are learning about 3D shapes. There is a bee, a ladybug, a green bug, and an…
Today I’m excited to be sharing this incredible collection of over 40 fun and free printables for kids! This round up includes some of our own favourite printables as well as some from bloggers around the world. There are DIY toys, games, colouring pages, puppets, scavenger hunts, animal crafts, STEM activities and more. You might…
These cute little pom pom and pipe cleaner dolls are a fun DIY toy idea to make for or with kids. This craft was first published in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience This week I made the girls some little pom pom and pipe cleaner dolls. They were a…
If you’re looking for Summer crafts and activities, then you’ve come to the right place! Today we are sharing a HUGE collection of Summer-themed crafts, games, art projects, STEM activities, and play ideas for kids of all ages. There are SO MANY fun things to do in this collection that we think you’re going to…