Today I’m sharing over 20 bug crafts for kids! Whether you love’em or hate’em in real life, insect crafts are LOTS of fun. They are a great way to help kids learn and appreciate our six-legged friends. You might also like these Summer crafts for kids There is no shortage of bugs where we live….
Make nature art bugs from leaves and twigs. This creative leaf art really pops on bright painted backgrounds made from recycled cardboard and makes a fun wall art idea. You might also like our paper towel earth sun catchers Insects are fascinating. I’ve always encouraged my kids to indulge their curiosity when it comes to…
Make a 3D paper doodlebug insect craft using our latest printable template. Seriously, I love a good doodle art project, and when that project also happens to be 3D like this doodlebug-on-a-leaf, I like it even better! Get the 3D paper doodlebug template here I have a love-hate relationship with bugs. While they can be…
Today we’re sharing how to make a paper frog inspired by the Green Tree frog species from Tropical North Queensland. It’s easier than it looks, and is part of our series featuring Daintree Animal crafts for kids. Check out our Paper Plate Cassowary and Paper chain Pythons too. This kids’ craft idea was first published…
Get ready for a world of creative fun with over 30 puppet crafts for kids! This collection of ideas includes puppets suitable for preschoolers through to older kids and teens and is sure to inspire hours of imaginative play. You might also like these DIY toys for kids. Do you remember making puppets as a…
Create a snapping paper plate frog puppet! This easy frog craft is a fun DIY toy to make and play with. It’s perfect for kids who are learning about frogs or lifecycles and makes a fun Spring or Summer craft idea. It’s also super easy to put together. This kids craft idea was first published…
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,…
Make a paper plate cassowary with our latest printable template. Cassowaries hide out in the Daintree Rainforest in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. This is an extra special animal craft because these big birds are beautiful, rare and just not celebrated enough. This craft was first published in 2019 and has been updated and reshared for…
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…