Kids Crafts

Of course, when planning Vacation Bible School (VBS), you want to find ways to enhance and reinforce the biblical lessons you're trying to teach and crafts can be a really fun, creative way to do...

Techniques for making concrete stepping stones for vacation Bible school projects focus primarily on how to make the process easier, because you're working with large groups of children,...

Do you want to create a special memory for the kids in your life? You can do just that by hosting a Gingerbread House Party. You can host this for just your own children or you can also invite...

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...

Kids can do many craft projects with wood. Thanks to unfinished wood items available at your local craft store, no cutting is necessary. With wood craft projects, your kids will be able to create...

Pillows are fun craft projects that you can do with your kids. Even kids who don't sew, or adults who don't want to worry about a sewing project, can make pillows that are fun, functional and...

For kids who show an interest in crafts at an early age, beading makes a great starter craft. Beading does come with some safety hazards. Make sure sharp objects are avoided and plan in advance to...

You can find a variety of fun Christmas coloring pages for kids online. If you want an inexpensive way to keep kids busy just get your computer and printer ready and start printing out these free...

Seasonal crafts are a good way to use the same skills throughout the year. Project types like ornaments and cut-outs can be repeated using different patterns depending on the season. Take a hint...

Whether you need a craft for a zoo-themed party, an activity for a classroom study unit on animals or a way to keep your kids occupied on a rainy day, creating colorful and simple animal masks can...

A 3D fire station provides a dramatic play prop for kids of all ages. Making the actual fire station also doubles as a craft project, extending the fun of the activity. To encourage creativity,...

Protecting kids from the sun at the pool or beach doesn't have to be expensive or frustrating. Having kids participate in making colorful swim T-shirts provides them with sun protection, and...

Standard scissors are long, sharp and pointy---a disaster waiting to happen if kids get their hands on them. Safety scissors are the solution and are in widespread use by young children in...

Kids love craft projects. They love to express themselves and create. This is an inexpensive, easy craft project that your kids will love. This is perfect for those rainy days or the days when...

Let's face it. Some clothes' shelf life isn't very long. It seems socks and t-shirts are always on the list. There's only so many holey socks to donate or throw away so there are alternate ways...

Making crafts at Thanksgiving is a great way to celebrate the season. Kids can use all sorts of materials to have fun making easy crafts. When used to teach about God's care and provision for His...

Sheep craft activities inspire bleats of excitement from children who participate. The fluffy farm animals lead to creative activities for kids of all ages. They work well as a supplemental...

If you have children you know how they enjoy baking and cooking projects with their parents. The kids enjoy these activities and we as parents don't mind to behave like kids once in a while. One...

Let your children personalize Christmas presents for grandparents, teachers and friends with handmade gift tags. With recycled materials or basic craft supplies like card stock, stickers, scissors...

Are you bored of wearing plain t-shirts ? Do you want to add your art to the t-shirts to make it interesting ? Do you want to engage your kids to make art on T-shirt .. then just follow the steps...

Fire safety is an important topic of study for children. It provides skills and knowledge that could save the lives of the kids or family members in a fire. Offering the kids a variety of methods...

Help your preschool students honor the beauty of fall by creating artwork to help decorate the classroom or brighten the table for a Thanksgiving feast. Before selecting a kids' Thanksgiving...

Homemade picture frames are good gifts for kids to give. Kids can include a picture or just give the frame. By having kids customize the frame, it reflects their personality. Frames can be as...

Fight boredom on a rainy day or lazy summer afternoon by letting your kids design a homemade picture frame to display a favorite photo of friends, the family pet or a celebrity heartthrob. Gather...

Available at craft, scrapbooking and teacher supply stores, fun foam makes simple backgrounds and accents for a variety of craft projects. Elementary school-age kids can cut, glue and embellish...

Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie has been beloved by girls for her sleek look and stylish accessories. If your elementary-school-age child is one of Barbie's loyal fans, organize crafts that...

United States Secretary of Agriculture J. Sterling Morton created Arbor Day in 1872 as a way to improve Nebraska's appearance by planting additional trees. Celebrated annually on the last Friday...

"The Wheels on the Bus" is a catchy tune, popular with young children and teachers. Its simple concept and repetitive lyrics allow the kids to learn it easily. The song also inspires fun...

The next time you replace the toilet paper in your bathroom, don't toss the empty roll. Put the cardboard tubes to good use in an assortment of kids' craft projects. Gather basic art supplies like...

Making book covers allows kids to be creative as well as protect the covers of their schoolbooks. Kids can also create book covers and fill them with blank pages to make their own books. Kids...

Keep your kids busy during the long days of summer with craft projects that will help them preserve the season's memories, look stylish and beat the heat. Cover your work surface with scrap paper...

Popsicle sticks are an easy building material for many fun craft projects, ideal for kids, children's parties or camps. They are completely safe and nontoxic when used with simple water-based...

Making arts and crafts is a great way to help kids express themselves creatively. Handmade objects have special meaning and can serve as happy reminders of fun times spent together. Crafts don't...

Whether you're hosting a cowboy party or need a creative activity to keep your kids busy on a rainy day, organize a corral full of cowboy crafts. Preschoolers and elementary school-age children...

As an alternative to kids' craft projects that feature cutting, pasting and coloring, organize water crafts that allow elementary school-age children to explore their creativity in refreshing...

Children will enjoy a break from the usual "no playing with food" rule when they get creative with art projects that have a food theme. Include food art projects in a classroom unit on food or on...

Engage all five senses with art projects for kids. Art typically relies on the visual aspect. Adding elements from the other senses transforms the art into an educational activity for home or the...

Popsicle sticks are readily available, especially during the summer. If you and your kids have enjoyed Popsicles through the warm months and you now have an abundance of Popsicle sticks, you may...

Paint provides a versatile media for kid crafts. Allow them to experiment with multiple methods of application and paint mixtures for fun and educational paint crafts. Give kids brushes, paint and...

Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate friends and family. Preschoolers are especially excited when they get to create something on their own. It gives them a sense of accomplishment to know they...

Painting not only allows children to explore their creativity, but also helps them tell stories and express emotions through vivid and playful artwork. By introducing children to a variety of...

After school or during vacations are opportunities to do crafts that can't be done in a school setting. With several children in a room, activities that require one-on-on activities prove...

Help kids explore rhythm and melody with homemade instruments created using recycled objects and craft supplies like glue, stickers, paint and markers. Once you've completed this rainy-day...

Ahoy, matey! What be necessary for a successful pirate party? No need for parents to feel like they'll be walking the plank---craft projects are very appealing to youngsters, and after the party...

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...

Kids like to play with clay. For more lasting creative projects, homemade craft dough works better than retail, is easier to manipulate and doesn't contain any artificial ingredients. Homemade...

Making African-American art projects can be a great way for kids of all ages to learn about their heritage or the heritage of others. Participating in hands-on craft activities can encourage kids...

Whether you are a teacher, mom or babysitter, doing crafts can be enjoyable for everyone. Pick something age-appropriate for the kids and provide adult supervision. You don't have to spend a...

Kids love art projects. They are constantly creating, drawing, scribbling, and making items that we hand on our refrigerators, in our office, etc. However, have you wanted to create a lasting...

Kids in the kitchen can create crafts without using flour. This introduces activities to children with severe allergies to wheat flour. Save these cooking crafts for a rainy day or as a remedy for...