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…
Today I’m sharing a collection of 27 inspiring nature art ideas for kids of all ages from preschooler and up. Nature makes a fantastic art medium because it’s versatile, beautiful, colourful, textural and environmentally friendly. Plus, it’s free! Can’t beat that. You might also like these frog crafts and activities I love getting my kids…
Make one of 13 Australian paper plate animals with our latest printable collection! This set of templates is a fun way to support kids learning about Australian animals and includes a selection of Aussie birds, mammals and one reptile (the croc of course!) that can all be created from paper plates. Get the Australian paper…
Cicada shell art – a simple, decorative nature craft for kids. Are there cicadas where you live in Summer? There are lots of them where we live. This article was originally published in 2013 when we had a BUMPER cicada season. Seven years later and we’re having another bumper season (it must be all the…
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…
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…
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…
Make some adorable DIY sponge cakes for pretend play! This is a fun and easy sponge craft for kids of all ages. The finished sponge cakes become a DIY toy which are perfect for pretend cafes, kitchens or tea parties. You could even use them to set up a pretend cake shop, and why not…
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…