Unusual crafts for kids

Straw Rockets Craft { with free rocket template } With Apollo 11 being all the rage right now during their 50th anniversary celebration, my boys have been asking to make, color, and build rockets t

Here’s a fun STEM project – make a paper horse that walks on its own! A few months ago, I saw this really interesting project on Pinterest where you can make a horse out of paper that really walks on its own down an incline, and I’ve been wanting to try it. Well, our mandatory […]

Make a fun optical illusion using a straw and two squares of card. Trick your eyes into seeing both pictures at the same time.

Learn how to make these fun rubber band rockets that your kids can launch through the sky over and over again. Today we’re going to turn toilet paper rolls into toy rockets that launch clear up into the air and are super

40 fun crafts for boys! Stuff that appeals to boy interests like dinosaurs, vehicles, slimy muck, insects, reptiles, monsters and more #boycrafts #kidscrafts #craftsforkids #craftsforboys #funkidscrafts #creativefun #fortheboys

Easy Fidget Spinner DIY (Free Template) - here is a great how to make Fidget Spinners without bearings DIY. The use super basic materials and are easy to make. It includes a Free Fidget Spinner Template (3 designs) and would be great Science Fair project idea (exploring property of materials, centrifugal forces and friction). Making this a fabulous STEAM project for kids, which is Cheap, Easy and Fun. Come make a simple Fidget Spinner DIY project with us today!!

Did you enjoy playing with those balancing bird toys (aff link) as a kid? Well, if you did, today's origami project will be highly satisfying. We're balancing a piece of paper on our hands... using the power of origami! Fold and then place your creation on your finger. It will balance, rock back and forth, and even turn... without falling! How to Fold Balancing, Rocking, and Turning Origami! This post contains affiliate links. This means I make a small bit of money for any purchases made…

Free DIY Paper Spinner are super fun and easy to make.These paper spinning toys are also a great way to explore colour theory & fun with patterns.STEAM for kids

Gather up scrap yarn from your stash to make an adorable yarn bird in 20 minutes or less! This spring craft is fun for both kids and adults, and it's really easy to make! Follow our simple step by step photo and video tutorials to make one of these adorable bird crafts from yarn and a few other simple craft supplies.

I'm having the greatest time getting inspired & looking through my collection (& some borrowed from the library) of vintage kiddie crafty b...

Make spin art using DIY tops! Great STEAM project for preschoolers from the new book "STEAM Play & Learn" by Ana Dziengel of Babble Dabble Do via @babbledabbledo

Learn how to create 3-D drawings with kids using homemade 3-D glasses! Try this fun & easy art & science activity.

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The best old-fashioned kids crafts like thaumatropes, friendship bracelets, paper helicopters and more.

Over 40 fun recycled crafts for kids! Project ideas to upcycle cardboard boxes, plastic, lids, egg carotons, paper rolls and newspaper

18 Creative Upcycled Crafts for Kids

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Looking for a fun kids project? Inspire creativity with this easy homemade kaleidoscope craft using a paper towel tube (or another cardboard tube), beads, and aluminum foil. Kids crafts are the perfect, low cost family activity. This is fun for preschool children, but they will need assistance to assemble it. Click to get printable instructions.