Explore a variety of arts and crafts for kids that spark creativity and imagination! From simple DIY projects to more complex creations, these activities help develop fine motor skills, encourage self-expression, and provide endless fun for children of all ages.
My youngest is absolutely dinosaur crazy, so we made cardboard dinosaurs for pretend play. He loved figuring out how to build a cardboard T. rex. It was amazing to watch him fit the pieces together like a puzzle. Once they’re done, they’re ready for small world play or a sensory bin. Ages 4 and up, … Read more
Create a fun keepsake to go along with your Ocean or Beaches Unit by creating this Clown Fish Handprint Craft with your kids! How to Make a Clown Fish Hand Print Craft with Kids Supplies Needed: Canvas Paint Brushes Paint Black Permanent Marker Directions: 1. Paint your child’s hand with orange and white paint. 2. Help your … Read more
Explore the book Mix It Up hands on with your young child through this simple Q-Tip Painting activity that encourages fine motor development, listening skills, and color theory exploration. Earlier this week we decided to try a new challenge for our family – make it to the library at least once a week. In the … Read more
Kids love helping decorate for the holidays, but glass ornaments and little hands don’t mix. These photo ornaments are shatterproof, personal and easy for kids to help make. They’re made from cardstock, leftover wrapping paper and your favorite photos. Ages 3 and up, with help Time 30 minutes plus drying Shatterproof Yes Keepsake Yes Jump … Read more
Need a simple afternoon activity? Go on a leaf hunt, then turn your finds into leaf prints. Kids paint a leaf, press it onto paper and peel it back to reveal the print. Every print comes out different, so you can do it ten times and get ten unique masterpieces. It’s washable, messy fun. Ages … Read more