I love a good kids craft that can be played with afterwards, don’t you? There’s something very rewarding about making your own toys. It’s true that things made from toilet rolls, boxes, bottle caps and cans tend not to last as long as good quality store-bought toys (note that I said good quality) but I find that the store bought toys usually lose their novelty value quickly anyway and
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How to make a whirlygig
Make a simple whirlygig DIY toy, sometimes known as a spinner, from recycled cardboard and our printable template. This is a fun STEM (or STEAM) craft idea for kids of all ages, inspired by a classic that has been around for centuries. This whirlygig craft was originally published in 2015 and has been updated and republished for today’s audience. You might also like our bouncy paper frog craft You might
Paper mosaic Autumn art project
This paper mosaic featuring an Autumn leaf design makes an eye-catching Autumn or Fall art project for kids. Paper mosaics are SO EASY to make using our new Printable paper leaf templates. You can also create comic leaf art and Autumn doodle art using the same set of templates. This easy art project was originally published in 2019 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience Get the template
Outdoor activities and crafts for kids
Today we’re sharing lots of cool ways to take creativity outside with over 40 outdoor activities and crafts for kids. You might also like these DIY toy ideas. When you say the word ‘craft’, it makes most people think of quiet time spent indoors — but it doesn’t have to be! There are lots of ways to get arty, crafty, messy, and playful at home in your backyard. Here are
Solar system art
It’s easy to create solar system art using sponge painting and our latest printable template. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to paint all the planets of our solar system, plus the sun and the moon, using a masking technique. *Please note this is no longer a free resource Get the template here Not long ago, we shared a set of solar system cards. You can download them for free
Summer crafts and activities
If you’re looking for Summer crafts and activities, then you’ve come to the right place! Today we are sharing a HUGE collection of Summer-themed crafts, games, art projects, STEM activities, and play ideas for kids of all ages. There are SO MANY fun things to do in this collection that we think you’re going to be busy for a while. You might also like these 27 nature art ideas Summer
fun crafts for boys
Today we’re sharing a collection of 40 fun crafts for boys! I know, I know, all kids crafts are suitable for both boys and girls. Let’s not get into the gender-stereotyping debate because I hear you and I’m already on that page. By “boy crafts” I’m simply talking about crafts based on things that boys are typically interested in – things that will inspire them to sit still for longer
DIY iPhone Speaker to learn about sound
Did you know you can make a working DIY iPhone speaker using a paper cup and a cardboard tube? This is a fun STEM craft for kids which demonstrates how sound can be amplified. How does a DIY iPhone speaker work? The speaker on an iPhone is on the bottom right corner. When you place the iPhone into the DIY stand the speaker points directly into the cardboard tube. The cardboard tube feeds the
Paper cup telephones
This week the girls are on holiday from school so we decided to have some fun with this classic craft and DIY toy. I’m guessing that many people from my generation or older would remember making telephones from cups or tin cans as kids. I know I do and I remember how much fun my sister and I had playing with them. Our version is colourful and crafty and the kids