From toddler to tween (and even teen), art and craft projects develop problem solving, fine motor, and spatial skills - not to forget mentioning increasing a child's creativity.
This is the place to find crafts using paper, fabric, wood, recycled materials, and more. Whether parents seek ideas for birthday and holiday gifts their children can make or they want an educational craft for a school or homeschool project, look to the current articles as well as the Kids Crafts archives.
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Easy Beginner Knit or Crochet Stuffed Teddy Bear
Children, tweens, and teens who know how to knit or crochet a square can piece together a series of squares and create a stuffed bear. more...
Paper chains are easy to make. This group of ideas allows children to create the basic holiday garland or a loopy flower or snake. Recycle paper for a no-cost project. more...
Bird Feeders to Make With Kids
In under an hour, kids can create several bird feeders to hang outside. Create a pine cone feeder, bird cookie ornaments, and a popcorn or cereal garland. more...
Seasonal Tree Craft for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Throughout the year, create a series of four three-dimensional pictures of a tree to show the changing seasons. Display the results at home or in the classroom. more...
Last Minute Halloween Decorations
With materials found around the house, create egg carton jack-o-lanterns, hanging ghosts from paper towel, and a construction paper mobile. Each craft costs pennies. more...
Halloween Spider Web Decoration
Cover a balloon in glue-soaked string. When it dries, tuck an egg carton spider in its midst. Make the string balloons in different sizes and colors for any holiday. more...
Spin this disk and watch the black and white patten change colors. more...
Thaumatropes and Flip Books – Moving Illusions
Add movement to these optical illusions and trick the brain into merging separate images. more...
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By: Julie Pirkle
Fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
By: Arthi Aravind
Last Minute Halloween Costumes for All Ages
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Robin Montanye
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Suzanne Pitner
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