Kids' Crafts: Video Series

In order to make a busy book for a toddler, cut out a shape or a favorite character and punch some holes that can be connected with shoelaces. Find out how to make matching pages and Christmas pages of a toddler's busy book with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for toddlers.

The first step in making a wind spinner for kids is to gather a paper plate and draw a spiral on the plate, which can be decorated by the child. Discover how to cut out a spiral to make a wind spinner for kids with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for kids.

One idea for Valentine's Day for preschoolers is to make a stuffed heart, which simply consists of two hearts stapled together and stuffed with cotton balls or newspaper. Find out how to use laminating film to create the effect of a stained-glass heart with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for kids.

After cutting the hook off of a coat hanger, shape it into a diamond and cover it with tissue paper in order to make a kite. Learn about making kites and Easter eggs out of coat hangers with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for kids.

A number of African crafts can be created by kids, including a drum make of Styrofoam cups and a mask made out of paper plates and yarn. Find out how to decorate African arts and crafts for kids with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for kids.

In order to make a bookmark, use construction paper of a child's favorite color and cut it out into a wavy design. Find out how to help a child make a bookmark with laminating film with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for kids.

It's easy to make games and crafts for toddlers with a little imagination, a toilet paper roll, paper and rice or beans. Find out how to make a simple shaker instrument with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for toddlers.

A kids recipe book can be made with a template that outlines a section for the name of the recipe, the ingredients and the directions for completing the recipe. Learn about getting kids to decorate their own cookbooks with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for kids.

A simple candy craft for kids is the candy necklace, which consists of yarn or string that has been tied around a number of Lifesavers. Discover how to play candy tic-tac-toe with gummy bears and licorice with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for kids.

A few common board games that toddlers can play include "Barrel of Monkeys," "Elefun" and "Lucky Ducks." Learn how to play a number of board games that toddlers will understand with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on board games for toddlers.