How to Find FREE Craft Ideas for Kids
Kids love craft projects! Luckily, there are dozens of sites online where you can find free craft ideas for all ages, preschool to teenage kids. Many of these sites have dozens of craft ideas using basic supplies or recycled household items that you and your favorite kids can create at home.
Instructions
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Use a search engine (Google, Bing, Yahoo) to find free craft ideas and patterns. The basic keywords to type in the search box are:
"free kids crafts"
"free craft patterns"
"free recycled craft ideas"A few of the online sites that can be found with these searches are listed in the Resource section below.
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You can further narrow your search by adding age-specific words like "preschool, young children, teenagers".
Many of the sites categorize their collection of craft patterns, how-to articles and ideas by age (and in some cases, by gender).
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Once you have located an online site that offers free craft ideas, take the time to explore all the different categories, and be sure to bookmark the site.
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As you find craft ideas that you think are appropriate for the age group or activity you're searching for, be sure to save a copy to a folder on your computer for future use.
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Tips & Warnings
Use plastic tablecloths, drop cloths or even inexpensive shower curtain liners from the dollar stores to protect your furniture and carpet.
Have a craft play date!
Make sure to have your digital camera handy!
Resources
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MaryKBrennan
Jan 04, 2009
I used some of these websites when I was teaching. They worked great in the classroom. I'm looking forward to doing some of these crafts with my own children. reat article. -
StarrySkye
Jan 04, 2009
Great ideas...thanks for sharing these!
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Lilfix
Jan 04, 2009
Thanks for all the great sites! 5*
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Oktobers
Jan 02, 2009
These will be great for my children!
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Hedwig
Dec 31, 2009
Great websites - my daughter is going to love this stuff. I really like articles that help sort out the web. There is so much good info out there; it's always great to get some direction.
