Kids Crafts

Marshmallows roasting over the crackling fire. . .the sound of the wind ruffling the trees. . .the smell of untouched nature. Give your children a pre-camping lesson and relive the joys of camping...

Make your own cards with construction paper as a family project with children. Use construction-paper cards as a homemade alternative for store bought cards. Customize your construction-paper...

When it comes to arts and crafts, children like to make a mess. Between modeling clay, glue, glitter, markers and paint, there are plenty of arts and crafts projects that allow children to get...

Learning about cats can help children better understand history, culture and other lands. Folklore surrounding cats dates back to the beginnings of recorded history. In ancient Egypt, cats were...

If you are looking for an affordable winter craft for the kids to do, paper plate snow people fits the bill. Making paper plate snow people is especially good for those winter days when the kids...

Create a construction paper turkey for an easy and fun craft that will put you and your kids in the holiday spirit. What's better, using hand and foot cut-outs to create the turkey makes the craft...

Tired of spending big bucks on Christmas gift bags? Take a few minutes and make your own for a fraction of the cost. This project is especially good for children.

Children love arts and crafts, especially when they can create something they can show off to family and friends. A paper lamp is a fun, colorful craft project that's easy to make by any child old...

The Christmas season is so busy that many people find it hard to fit in hobbies or crafts. Making a construction paper snowman is a quick and easy way to make a cute decoration and satisfy the...

Glitter pictures are pictures made completely from glitter and glue. Though generally a craft for children, glitter pictures can be created and enjoyed by people of all ages. They can be made as...

Help children celebrate the beauty of spring with hand print lilies made from construction paper. These flowers are quick and easy to make, and most children can do them independently beyond the...

You can create lots of fun fall Bible crafts for kids. These crafts can make great reminders of Bible verses and can also be gifts for children to give their parents or grandparents. Crafts can be...

There are a few stories in the Bible where doves play a big role. The most well-known story is of Jesus' baptism. In Matthew, it says the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus as a dove. When you teach...

Pioneer life comes to life for children through literature and hands-on activities. The Laura Ingalls Wilder book series provides a firsthand account of life in the pioneer days. Pioneer-themed...

Rainbows are a beautiful sight in nature, and children will love making an arts and crafts project involving rainbows. This rainbow craft is really easy to make, and it is wonderful project for...

Crafts are a tried and true way to keep young children entertained and engaged, perhaps even learning something in the process. Whether you are a parent or preschool teacher, look no further than...

Having a toddler around can be trying for both you and your child. Toddlers have notoriously short attention spans, and you can only do the same activities so many times before your toddler gets...

Simple in nature, construction paper and straws combine to create engaging craft projects for children. The variety of colors available in construction paper inspires the creation of many...

Making a mask out of inexpensive, colorful construction paper is a way to interact with your children and students. Masks influenced by past cultures can be an educational journey for children....

Creating animal masks can be fun for kids and adults, whether the masks are for a special occasion or simply for fun. With a little time and a few craft items, you can turn construction paper into...

During the Victorian era, Christmas cards were invented and Valentine's Day cards were popularized. Today, a greeting card is more likely to be sent online than in person. However, according to...

Halloween stencils allow you to easily draw Halloween figures. If you happen to draw the perfect pumpkin, they allow you to capture it for reuse later on. Rather than having to reconstruct a new...

Looking for a quick and easy Valentine's Day project? With just some construction paper, scissors, and glue you can fashion unique valentines for your favorite people. This is a great project...

Craft projects help preschoolers work with their imagination while also fine-tuning skills such as coloring and using scissors. Preschool craft projects also help preschoolers understand lessons...

Hop into spring with this fun craft. These pretty flowers make fun decorations for a child's room, or for just having something to do on a rainy day. These are so fun and easy, so get out your...

Construction paper provides a versatile craft material for kids' projects. The inexpensive paper comes in a variety of colors and sizes and is easy to cut and glue for craft projects. A staple in...

Construction paper is affordable and easy to work with, making it a suitable choice for kids' crafting projects. Provide brightly colored construction paper, scissors, glue and some creative...

Kids make messes when they eat, so placemats can help protect your table at mealtime. Let your kids make their own placemats with these creative and easy ideas. Make sure you cover your placemats...

Creating animals out of paper is a great way for kids to reinforce their discovery of the natural world. Combining construction paper with recycled materials helps kids to make easy arts and...

Creating craft projects to use for a religious occasion or that can be hung up in a child's room is one way to get kids excited about their religion. Incorporate a religious lesson with the crafts...

Scotland's bagpipes, tartans and monsters lurking deep under still waters are inspiration for many artists, including children. History and geography is more interesting when it is teamed with...

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...

Time spent with grandchildren is priceless. Craft activities offer an opportunity for hands-on bonding between the generations. Whether the craft is something as simple as a downloaded coloring...

Children can get creative and enjoy making Easter baskets from a variety of materials. This can include painting and decorating clean plastic storage tubs to cutting colored construction paper...

Aquapod water bottles are adorable round drinks that encourage kids to drink water. They're easy to hold, and cute to look at. They also contain less water than an adult-size drink, making it...

In order to make a rocket ship from a plastic bottle, the supplies needed include a plastic bottle, tape, scissors and construction paper. Find out how to use construction paper to create the...

A construction paper snowflake is a great way to let kids decorate for the winter holidays, and it can be made by folding the paper in half several times, cutting out interesting shapes from the...

Summer is a great time to get crafty with the kids. Head outside in the sunshine, get messy with the paint and glue and then run through the sprinkler to wash off. Even if the kids aren't off at...

Looking for something to keep the kids busy and costs practically nothing? This easy project uses brown paper bags to resemble leather and can be used to hold that special gift card or with a few...

It's a beautiful day! The sun is shining! But somehow, the kids are still bored! What to do? How about make a beautiful sun picture? It's a fun, easy, and extremely cheap craft! When things are...

It's easy to make animal faces out of paper plates. The shape and durability of paper plates make them adaptable to a wide variety of zoological creations. Making an elephant, lion and just about...

Windmills are an interesting combination of beauty and function. Kids will enjoy creating a three dimensional windmill with moving parts out of card stock and construction paper. This craft...

Spinning tops have been around for hundreds of years, but their simplistic construction and ease-of-use are timeless fun for adults and kids alike. This toy that can be made several different ways...

Instilling a love of reading in children will expand their imagination and brains for a lifetime. An effective way to do just that is to allow them to make their own children's books with...

Need a neat craft idea to do with your children? Making your own holiday calendar is a great idea and loads of fun for the kids.

Puppies are a lot of fun. They are also a lot of work. With a puppy puppet, it is all about fun and no work. If you are making this project with very young children, precut the puppy features and...

How can you entertain several young children on a rainy day? What activity can keep a roomful of toddlers happy at a birthday party? What can you do with a kid on your first babysitting gig? Make...

Kids can make colonial hats very simply by using construction paper, a stapler, a feather and glue. These items make the tricorne colonial hat that was a very popular hat for men during colonial...

If you like the great taste of Country Time Lemonade, and often wondered what to do with all those canisters you seem to collect, here are a few good ideas. Recycled crafts, also known as Trash to...

Valentine's crafts are a lot of fun to make. They are perfect to create with children because they are simple, and children will get to participate a lot in the process. Celebrate Valentine's...