Kids Crafts

Every art project can be fun and educational. Teach your children about the construction industry and the tools workers use to build. Make a 3-D sledgehammer out of paper products around your...

The next time you take the kids to McDonald's for a Happy Meal, the hamburger chain's signature meal plan for children, save the flimsy cardboard box holding the burger, fries, dessert and...

Homemade instruments provide school children with hours of musical entertainment. Children can create simple instruments using basic materials found around the house, such as tissue boxes and...

A cardboard box can be transformed into an old-fashioned schoolhouse in no time. It can be used as a school for dolls and stuffed animals or function as a great back-to-school project during the...

Music can bring hours of joy to both parents and young children. While listening provides enjoyment, making your own music can be even more fun. Percussion instruments, any items that make sound...

When it comes to kids, their imaginations always get the best of them. Playing pirates is always a favorite, so give them an arts an crafts session where they can make their own treasure maps and...

The box knot is a basic style of lanyard braiding, which is often taught to those who are new to braiding lanyard, as it is a very easy knot to complete. While the knot itself is quite simple,...

A square lanyard knot is a component of the box style of lanyard braiding. Made using two different pieces of lanyard string, the technique makes a square-shaped knot which, when tied repeatedly,...

Turn pizza night into a full evening of crafts, games and entertainment. Gather the kids around and use your pizza box to create the ever popular game of Snakes and Ladders. This craft reinforces...

Throughout history, children have mimicked the everyday activities of adults through their toys and pretend play. Traveling salesmen would offer a "salesman's sample" miniature to the mother as a...

You can adjust a cardboard box car to fit any sized cardboard box. Kids can do this project by themselves or in groups. Teachers can fit this project to fit most lessons such as discussing the...

Young children love arts and crafts, especially painting, because they can get messy. Parents and teachers love projects that will keep kids engaged, but not involve too much cleanup. Marble...

Building a children's puppet stage is almost as much fun as putting on the puppet show itself. Next time you have a rainy afternoon, gather a group of children around and work together to create a...

Encourage your child's imagination by creating animal puppets that he can play with. A colorful puppet made from a sock is one of the best ways that your child can have fun and develop his...

Log cabin cardboard playhouses provide children with a source for adventure and creativity. Children are free to play explorer, house, war games and even hide and seek in a safe environment they...

Do you have a box of old buttons that you don't know what to do with? Buttons are incredibly versatile and useful. Here's how to recycle a box of old buttons.

Dress up an empty cigar box to create a personalized jewelry box to give or keep. Decorative options abound for creative expression. Both wooden and paperboard cigar boxes form suitable bases.

When looking for fun but inexpensive play and craft ideas for kids, you sometimes need to think outside the box. But then again, many creative crafts can be made by thinking about the box--the...

Butterflys are one of natures most beautiful creatures, coming in many colors and patterns. Making butterfly homes is a great way to bring a piece of summer into your home and is a great project...

If you listen closely you can hear music everywhere. There is a melody in the way the wind howls through the trees, the birds chirping out a morning tune, even traffic horns honk different notes...

Simple projects are the best for teaching preschool students the wonders of art. Before preschool, many children have never been introduced to painting. Parents usually have an aversion to the...

If your child is a budding high seas adventurer or has a passion for the ocean and all the creatures inside it, this is a perfect family project for the two of you. With a plain tissue box and a...

Many small children love to listen to all kinds of music. Listening to music has many benefits for the under-five set. Music helps preschoolers understand math concepts, explore the world of...

If you have children, chances are they love to make crafts. Let them turn their crafting time into a musical mayhem by creating musical instrument crafts. Whether you have a one-man band or a full...

Making a cardboard ship for children can be a fun activity full of imagination. Whether intended to be an ocean liner, a pirate ship, or a tugboat, a simple ship can easily be made in less than an...

The adventures of the high seas capture the imaginations of young children. Pirate-themed activities engage the creativity of the young participants.These ideas work well for a birthday party or...

An active imagination and a cardboard box can combine to provide hours of engaging play opportunities. In fact, cardboard boxes often get more attention from children than their toys do. A simple...

Provide homemade toys to spark your child's imagination and creative play. Use cardboard boxes to make a realistic airplane a child can wear and pretend to fly. Not only will children enjoy...

The jack-in-the box has been a popular child's toy for hundreds of years, and can be decorated in numerous possible styles. Whether you're repainting one you already own or making one, with a...

A pirate ship is a sure way to encourage creative play with your kids. Make a detailed model from cardboard that is large enough for the children to play inside of. Ask an appliance store for an...

In this article you will learn how to create personalized locker reorganizers that can be used for multiple things. You can even use one of these organizers as a mail box!!!!

If you have been looking for a unique craft project for kids that can be made with common household supplies, you might be surprised by how easily you can make a simple, kid-friendly homemade...

You’re current wallet just got chewed on and gulped up by your dog. Never fear! For centuries through the ages of time people have been constructing wallets solely out of duct tape. It’s easy to...

Box-Asaurus is a great project for a parent to make with a child who is a dinosaur fanatic. This project also makes a cute addition to a classroom, as a decorative touch or even as a classroom...

Boys typically enjoy a wide range of craft projects. However, there are certain crafts they like to make more than others. Most boys will enjoy making transportation crafts, as well as creating...

Puppet shows call on a child's creativity and storytelling skills, making these skills fun and educational. A puppet stage provides the puppeteers with a proper arena for performing the puppet...

Making play blocks for childern with these easy to do steps and some creativity. These keep childern busy for hours and show them to be resourceful.

Don't throw away those cereal boxes! Using scissors, tape, and following these easy steps, you can create fun and colorful organizers for papers and magazines. This is a great way to incorporate...

The average closet contains several shoe boxes amid the clothes and accessories. Recycling the shoe boxes into craft projects clears space in the closet and prevents extra trash from littering the...

Making a fairy catcher is a fun project to do with your child. It is quick and easy to make with some simple things you may already have around the house. A trip to the craft store will yield...

Valentine's Day is a time to share cards and sentiments of love and friendship. For children in school, holiday celebrations include trading Valentine cards with classmates and collecting the ones...

Robots are amazing inventions that can do just about anything as long as they are programmed correctly. When made from re-purposed cardboard boxes, they make good collaborative classroom writing...

You can craft a valentine box with a zebra motif in just a few steps. Besides being a handy container for your cards and goodies, a zebra valentine box is a unique keepsake.

Every child needs a piggy bank to learn about saving money. You don't have to go out and buy one either.Making one is easy and fun for both you and your child. There are many ways in which you...

Instead of wasting your money on items like magazine or book racks try making your own with this simple idea. You are also helping save the environment at the same time instead of tossing the box...

Shoebox parade floats allow children an opportunity to use their minds as well as their arts and crafts skills, as they create the parade of their dreams. All you need are some shoeboxes and their...

What to do with the kids? It’s a rainy day or just unbelievably hot and going outside isn’t an option. You want to keep the kids entertained, but don’t have the funds to find an indoor option...

Crafts, games and art are great ways to connect with children. Kids learn by making things with their hands. One way to help instill Christian values is to make craft time more meaningful for your...

Entertaining children can be tough. But what if you had a special box and every time you brought it out, your children went crazy with excitement? Learn how to make this Fun Box!

The first step in building a cardboard box castle is to cut four pieces of cardboard to create the walls of the castle. Learn about making a bridge for a cardboard castle with help from a teacher...