Explore kids crafts with visual directions! These crafts help children develop fine motor skills, creativity, following procedures, sequencing, and independence through clear, step-by-step visual guides.
This dolphin craft is a simple cut and paste ocean activity for preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids cut out the pieces and follow the picture directions to build their own dolphin. Every step has a picture, so non-readers can do it on their own. Pair it with a few dolphin facts and you’ve got a full … Read more
Turtles are a big hit in our house, so this paper plate turtle craft comes out every time we do an ocean unit. Half a plate becomes the shell, and kids decorate it with a patchwork of green paper pieces. It’s simple enough for young preschoolers, and it pairs perfectly with a stack of turtle … Read more
This clownfish craft is a bright, simple ocean activity for preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids cut out the orange body, fins, three white stripes and an eye, then follow the picture directions to glue their fish together. No reading required, so even little ones can work through it on their own. It’s a great fit for … Read more
Pirate week is always a hit at our house, and this pirate paper plate craft is the easiest way to make a crew. A painted plate becomes the face, and a red bandana and black hat sit on top with a curly mustache below. Grab a few pirate books and read while the paint dries. … Read more
This Lorax paper plate craft is a handprint keepsake with a message. A traced handprint becomes the Lorax’s famous yellow mustache, and it opens up an easy, kid-sized conversation about taking care of the planet. It’s a great pick for Dr. Seuss week, Earth Day, or any time you read The Lorax together. Ages 3 … Read more