We adore nature crafts, and today I’m sharing one of our all-time favourites, a DIY nature craft construction kit. This simple STEM craft idea is a way to encourage open-ended nature play. The things we’ve created with our kit are merely examples, there are so many possibilities for kids to use their own imaginations with…
These super cute craft stick bee puppets are what I call a double whammy craft. I love double whammy crafts! What I mean by ‘double whammy’ is that they are two activities rolled into one; a fun Spring or Summer-themed craft, and a DIY toy for play. If you are learning about bees or mini-beasts…
Print and create a woodland scene Spring papercraft using our latest template. The finished craft becomes a DIY paper toy designed to inspire imaginary play. It also makes a cute Springtime decoration. Get the template here Last year I designed a Woodland animals in Fall papercraft. It includes trees in Autumn hues along with some…
Upcycle some old cardboard tubes into a set of paper roll spider puppets. This is a simple cardboard DIY toy kids can make. This spider craft is easy enough for preschoolers (with some help) and is also a great way to practice fine motor skills. Once you’re done they will love making up puppet shows…
Make a spinning top DIY toy from a plastic milk bottle lid and a toothpick. This is a fun recycling craft that becomes a toy for play. This craft idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like these 40 fun recycling crafts I was…
Make a pair of paper roll dinosaurs as a fun upcycling and DIY toy craft idea. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make both a diplodocus and a triceratops using our free printable template. This craft was first published in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. 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…
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…
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?…