Kids Crafts

No toy soldier costume is complete without the signature black hat. You can make your own toy soldier hat out of thin cardboard very cheaply. This is a project kids can make themselves and can be...

Art projects are a good way to keep a child busy. These projects also will stimulate a child's imagination and promote creativity. Most art projects can be done inexpensively with products found...

Making wristbands with yarn is an age-old activity for children and adults. Wristbands and bracelets may look alike, but a wristband is tight around the wrist and a bracelet is loose to move...

My father was a genius at coming up with great fun stuff to do with his kids. He could take just anything and turn it into a day of fun and a totally charming work of art. When I was still...

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...

Making Bible scrolls as a craft is an excellent idea for a Sunday school lesson, or for any children's activity. Making the scrolls is not terribly difficult, and can be fun for kids and adults...

Even the littlest prince or princess needs a crown, and making one is a fun rainy day craft for kids. The project is easy enough for preschool children with a little help, and only takes 1/2 hour...

Musical instruments provide hours of fun for kids of all ages. Your kids can make instruments at home out of simple household supplies. Teach your kids to make a harp out of cardboard, and they...

Pom poms (also spelled pompoms and pom-poms) are your basic fluff balls of yarn. From tiny puffs to sizable balls, they can have a big decorative impact, and are not difficult to make. Start with...

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...

Through the ages, people all over the world have built many different structures using many different materials, from the pyramids in Egypt to the skyscrapers in New York. The Inuit people built...

Everyone loves a kazoo, and making your own small kazoo is a fun and easy project. The kazoo is an often misunderstood musical instrument, and although it is known as an amusing children's toy, it...

Constructing a 3D model of our solar system is a fun project that's especially suitable for school-aged students learning science. A simple 3D model cannot be created to precise scale, considering...

Making skeletons for Halloween requires some thin cardboard, some scissors, craft knife or box cutter, some brass brads, some glue and a whole lot of fun. Get cutting with advice from a Halloween...

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...

Colonial kids would have put a button whirligig together on a rainy New England day to stave off boredom. Almost two centuries later, an astronomer and a physicist both became fascinated with a...

The children are home for the holidays or just bored. Reuse what you have to encourage creativity and keep boredom away. Those cans that you have emptied for dinner i.e. green beans, soup, or any...

Halloween can be an exciting time for many children. However, purchasing costumes can be an expensive and arduous process for a parent, especially if there are multiple children involved. Making a...

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...

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...

Cardboard doll hangers are a fun, easy craft for the little girl who loves dolls and their clothes. It also helps keep all those dolly fashions neat, organized and put away, instead of all over...

If you're looking for a great craft for your kids or want your children to have a homemade Halloween costume, making a mask is the perfect pick. You can help your child make a mask or watch as...

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...

Those working with preschool children often spend a lot of time looking for age-appropriate activities that are both entertaining and educational. Kaleidoscopes provide hour of fun and help...

With all the toilet paper, paper towels and wrapping paper the average family consumes, there are plenty of cardboard tubes floating around for an endless stream of crafts. If you've made your...

Native American art traditions make for interesting and fun crafts for any age. There are as many arts and crafts as there are Native tribes, so you can choose a geographic region, such as the...

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...

Looking for a fun and inexpensive indoor activity to do with kids on a cold day? Building ice castles out of sugar cubes is something that kids ages 3 and up will enjoy. It keeps them busy...

Early childhood programs are where children first learn social, math, language, art, music and science skills. An easyway to teach a child is to have a hands-on project to do and show their...

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...

This is a fun and easy project. It will teach your kids weaving and simple sewing. They can also make gifts for the holidays.

Every time you purchase a pair of shoes, you are left with an empty shoe box. Instead of throwing away this seemingly worthless cardboard, reuse the material for family arts and crafts. Shoe boxes...

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...

The next time your kids are searching for something to do, head to the laundry room. Gather all your lonesome socks--the ones whose mates were eaten by the dryer--and put them to good use. Kids...

Making glitter signs is an easy, although somewhat messy, craft project for kids and adults. Glitter signs can be used for garage sales, birthday parties, bedroom doors and school projects. Using...

Making pom-pom pets is fun and easy. You don't even need to be able to sew. This is a simple craft for children and adults alike. They can be used as toys, decorations, or even ornaments for the...

This project is a wonderful way to promote creativity in your children. Not only do children love creating these shirts, but they really enjoy being able to wear their artwork.

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...

Using cardboard to create crafts can help occupy children indoors when going outside is not an option. Creating a cardboard bike from only a few materials provides fun and lots of imaginative...

Master Chief, the main character of the Halo science fiction game series, is never seen without his full Spartan-II combat armor. The armor's surface looks more like plastic than metal and has a...

Many kids love to cook. Teaching picky eaters to cook helps them want to try new foods. To be a proper little chef in the kitchen, kids need to wear a chef's hat. Make one of these versions of...

What better way to educate children on the importance of recycling than to teach them how to to create art from used or natural items. Creating something entirely new out of an ordinary household...

Making a paper dog is a fun exciting activity for you to do with your child. Especially if your child has been asking you about getting a pet. With little paper supplies and creativity. This will...

Let’s make your own Greeting Card for your boy or girl friend or for your children for these specials days as Birthdays, Saint Valentines or other celebrations. And let’s do it in a handmade way!

Cutting cardboard boxes is helpful for fine motor development in preschoolers and kindergartners, and one project to help them hone those skills is to make a cardboard gondola. The process is...

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...

Anytime you take a vacation kids want to bring home souvenirs, and Disney is no exception. Include the kids in planning your Disney vacation by helping them create an autograph book for the trip....

Provide a bit of festivity and fun to your summer garden by creating animals out of your old gardening tools. Great craft for kids who love the garden!

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...

When making nursery rhyme costumes for very young children, the best thing you can do is to keep it simple. It's very important that your child is comfortable, no matter what costume you choose....