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Try this simple paper elephant craft for a fun kids crafting activity!

Easy Paper Elephant Craft for Kids

July 6, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Of the attractions in our city, our favorite is the zoo. Hands down.

Whenever we go, I usually head for the African Savannah exhibit so I can get a look at the elephants.

The last time we went, we actually got to see an elephant jogging directly towards us. I caught it on camera.

It was awesome.

For kids who love elephants, making this fun and easy paper elephant craft is a cute way to spend some crafting time!

Simple Paper Elephant Craft to Make with Kids

This is a really simple art project that only requires a couple of basic supplies, so it’s great for a quick art lesson.

Read on to get the full project instructions.

And, be sure to try our 3D Paper Dolphin Craft too!

Try this simple paper elephant craft for a fun kids crafting activity!

Easy Paper Elephant Craft for Kids

To make this easy paper elephant craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Construction paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Glue stick
  • A copy of our free printable elephant craft template (link located farther down)
Supplies to Make an Elephant Craft for Kids

How to Make an Easy Paper Elephant Craft

To get started, print the template and use a pencil to trace the outline of each shape onto construction paper.

Use white for the eyes and hooves. Use gray for the head, body, legs, and trunk.

Light pink works well for the ears and a bright pink is good for the elephant’s cheeks.

Simple Paper Elephant Craft for Kids

Start by gluing the hooves onto the bottom of the legs.

Then attach two of the legs to the bottom of the body.

Paper Elephant Craft for Kids to Make

Give your elephant four legs by attaching the remaining two legs slightly to the left and behind of the front legs.

How to Make a Fun Elephant Paper Craft

Use the glue stick to attach the trunk to the bottom of the head and the light pink ears on the left and right side.

Simple Elephant Kids Craft

Glue the eyes in the center of the elephant’s face. Then place the two “cheeks” on either side of the trunk.

Fun Elephant Paper Craft for Kids

Use a glue stick to attach the head to the body.

And you’re done!

Elephant Paper Craft to Make With Kids

Your elephant is all set to explore the jungle!

Simple Paper Elephant Craft for Kids to Make

Scroll down to get the printable template for this Paper Elephant Craft!

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Make this easy sea animal suncatcher craft for a simple summer art project this year!
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To get the printable Elephant Paper Craft template, click the image or the link below to download it to your computer!

Making a Simple Elephant Paper Craft

>>> Elephant Paper Craft Template <<<

Make this easy sea animal suncatcher craft for a simple summer art project this year!

Easy Sea Animal Suncatcher Craft for Kids

July 2, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Have you ever been to the beach and picked up a sand dollar?

I remember finding one in the sand when I was about eleven. I brought it home with the intention of turning it into something, but never did.

Since then, I’ve found out that picking up sand dollars is not really the best thing to do. It’s best for them and the environment to leave them put.

But if you still want to have a memento of a beach trip or just a cool way to memorialize ocean life, this sea animal suncatcher craft is a cute project for kids!

Fun Sea Animal Suncatcher Craft for Kids

This is a really fun summer art project for little ones.

It’s also great for teaching color families, sea life, number recognition, and fine motor skills – all at once!

Keep reading to get the full project instructions – and the free craft template. And, for more fun with ocean animals, take a look at our easy Coffee Filter Crab Craft!

Make this easy sea animal suncatcher craft for a simple summer art project this year!

Easy Sea Animal Suncatcher Craft for Kids

To make this sea animal suncatcher craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer Paper
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • A copy of our free Sea Animal Suncatcher Template (located further down the page)
Simple Marine Animal Suncatcher Craft

Start by printing out the blank color code page, the color key, and the animal templates you plan to use.

Simple Sea Animal Suncatcher Craft

Use the color key to see how to fill in your suncatcher coded template.

All of the colors are on the bright side of the spectrum, but you can really use any five colors you choose.

Printable Marine Suncatcher Craft

A completed color coded page is also included, if you want to double check how the finished page should look.

Sea Animal Suncatcher Craft for Kids

Now, let the kids use child-safe scissors to cut out the animal template.

Glue the animal silhouette to the center of the finished color coded page.

Lovely Sea Animal Suncatcher Craft for Kids

All that’s left to do now is hang it in a window!

You can make a cardboard frame for the outside edges, if you like. Or just add masking tape to the back to place it in a sunny spot!

Scroll down to get your Sea Animal Suncatcher Craft Template!

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Make this fun and easy 3D paper dolphin craft for a fun art project to share with kids! Great for a summer art activity!
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These simple summer crafts for kids are such a great way to spend time together!

To get your copy of the template for this Sea Animal Suncatcher, click the image or the link below to download it directly to your computer!

Easy Sea Animal Suncatcher Craft for Kids

>>> Sea Animal Suncatcher Template <<<

These simple summer crafts for kids are such a great way to spend time together!

40 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids

June 8, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Share some easy crafting fun with the kids this summer with this list of simple summer crafts!

One of the things I love best about summer is that it’s such a relaxed time.

While we still continue schooling, we do so without making lesson plans or trying to meet objectives.

Unfortunately, that also leaves a lot of free time for the kids.

And it only takes a couple of days into June before they’re shouting “Mom, I’m bored!”

That makes summer a great time of year to do some crafting. And these simple summer crafts for kids are perfect!

40 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids to Make

Each of these crafts requires six or fewer supplies, so they’re awesome for quick art activities, afternoon family fun, or easy projects for the…ahem….not so crafty among us. (Myself included.)

Take a look to find some easy summer crafts you’ll love to share with the kids!

And, for more summer fun, don’t miss our list of 50 summer books to share during read-aloud time!

These simple summer crafts for kids are such a great way to spend time together!

40 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids:

1. Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

2. Seaside Shell Windchime – Red Ted Art

3. Easy Pebble Art – Blue Bear Wood

4. Pool Noodle Shark – J Daniel 4’s Mom

5. DIY Bubble Snake Blower – Messy Little Monster

6. Paper Roll Flowers – The Best Ideas for Kids

7. Glowing Campfire Craft – Buggy and Buddy

8. Painted Seashell Craft – Moms and Crafters

9. Coffee Filter Crab Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

10. Tin Can Lanterns – Rainy Day Mum

11. Threaded Watermelon Craft – Homebound But Hopeful

12. Flower Petal Suncatcher – Messy Little Monster

13. Salt Dough Shell Pendants – Red Ted Art

14. Starfish and Sand Paper Plate Craft – J Daniel 4’s Mom

15. Egg Carton Bee – Buggy and Buddy

16. Decorated Sunglasses – Moms and Crafters

17. Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

18. Grass Seed Art – Blue Bear Wood

19. DIY Friendship Bracelets – Red Ted Art

20. Painted Watermelon Craft – Homeschool Preschool

 

See more simple summer crafts for kids on page 2!

 

 

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This list of 10 minute easy preschool crafts is perfect for a quick crafting session with little ones!

25 Super Easy Preschool Crafts You Can Make in 10 Minutes

May 28, 2020 by Selena Robinson 3 Comments

These super easy preschool crafts are so simple you can make them in just 10 minutes!

I love to make crafts with my kids, especially when they’re very young.

What I don’t like is having to buy a whole lot of supplies (and expensive ones, at that!) for a project that I’ll only do once.

So, when I make a craft with my preschooler, I always prefer to do one that I can get done in 10 minutes or less.

After all, Pre-K kids have pretty short attention spans. 

If you’re looking for some simple crafting fun for young kids, try this list of super easy preschool crafts you can make in just 10 minutes!

25 Super Easy Preschool Crafts for Kids

This list is full of easy PreK crafts for each season.

Some work well for spring, others for summer or fall, some are perfect for winter – and some are great any time of the year!

Read on the see the full list. And for more simple preschool ideas, check out my list of 10 preschool learning activities you can do in 10 minutes!

This list of 10 minute easy preschool crafts is perfect for a quick crafting session with little ones!

25 Super Easy Preschool Crafts

1. Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

2. Torn Paper Fall Tree Craft – Hands On As We Grow

3. Easy Snowflake Craft – Mama Smiles

4. No-Sew Sock Snowman Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun

5. Easy Wax Boats – Housing a Forest

6. Train Tape Resist Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

7. Easy Craft Stick Snakes – Crafty Morning

8. Coffee Filter Apple Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

9. Easy Shapes Salt Truck Craft – Sugar Aunts

10. Pringles Can Binoculars – Happy Hooligans

11. Farm Paper Bag Puppets – Look! We’re Learning!

12. Easy Paper Plate Watermelon Craft – ABC Creative Learning

13. Simple Fork Print Sunflower Craft – Crafty Morning

10 Minute Preschool Crafts You Can Make With the Kids

14. Simple Farm Craft with Stickers – I Heart Crafty Things

15. Coffee Filter Sun Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

16. Shape School Bus Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

17. Simple Cardboard Tube Construction Set – Inner Child Fun

18. Simple Craft Stick Photo Frame – Living Montessori Now

19. Woven Craft Stick Butterflies – The Craft Train

20. Sea Shell Salt Dough Craft – Teach Mama

21. Farm Shoebox Diorama – Look! We’re Learning!

22. Simple Airplane Craft – Learning 4 Kids

23. Paper Plate Cars – Glued to My Crafts

24. Clothespin Snowman Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun

25. Easy Shape Car Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

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These picture books for preschoolers include classic stories and modern titles for parents to share!

 

 

Free Unit Studies

This post is part of the Crafts for Kids Unit Study roundup! Stop by to read other great kids’ crafts posts from my fellow educators!

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Make this fun and easy 3D paper dolphin craft for a fun art project to share with kids! Great for a summer art activity!

3D Paper Dolphin Craft for Kids

May 14, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Atlanta is home to the Georgia Aquarium – one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world.

We’ve gotten to take our children there a few times and they were always thrilled to see such incredible marine animals up close.

One of the attractions there is a live dolphin show, which we got to attend. And that was when I learned that dolphins are incredible creatures.

They can be trained to do amazing stunts, they communicate with one another, and they are extremely intelligent.

Plus, they’re beautiful to look at.

I thought a dolphin-themed art activity would be a nice summer project for the kids, so here’s a 3D paper dolphin craft you can make with little ones!

Fun 3D Dolphin Craft for Kids

This is such a cool art project, because it stands up on its own. So kids can keep it after they’re done.

(Between you and me, our refrigerator door simply cannot hold any more works of art.)

Paper 3D Dolphin Craft for Kids

Get the full dolphin craft instructions below!

And, for another ocean art project, try our Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft!

Make this fun and easy 3D paper dolphin craft for a fun art project to share with kids! Great for a summer art activity!

What Supplies Do You Need to Make a 3D Paper Dolphin Craft?

What I like the most about this dolphin craft is that you don’t need anything fancy to make it.

You probably already have the supplies from working on other crafts. No last-minute shopping trip needed!

Easy and Fun 3D Paper Dolphin Craft

To make this 3D paper dolphin craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer Paper
  • Printable 3D Paper Dolphin Template
  • Ballpoint pen or pencil
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Construction paper
  • Glue stick
3D Dolphin Paper Craft Supplies

Start by downloading the Paper Dolphin Craft template. You’ll need this to print the shapes for making the dolphin.

After you’ve downloaded the printable, print it out on white paper. Then use scissors to cut out each piece.

How to Make a 3D Paper Dolphin Craft

Now it’s time to get crafting!

Use a pencil or a pen to trace each of the template shapes onto colored paper.

In this project, we used aqua for the body and inner fin, white for the belly, and green for the outer fin.

But you and the kids can use any color you like.

Simple 3D Paper Dolphin Craft

After you’ve traced each shape, cut it out.

If you’re using white for the belly, you can just keep the template shape you’ve cut instead of tracing it again.

How to Make a 3D Paper Dolphin

Start by gluing the belly onto the bottom curve of the dolphin’s “body”.

Making a Simple Paper Dolphin Craft

Stack the inner fin piece on top of the outer fin piece and glue it in the center of the dolphin’s side – on top of the belly.

Easy Paper Dolphin Craft for Kids

Glue the dolphin’s “eye” onto the head.

Add a shy smile with the ink pen, if you like.

Easy Paper Dolphin to Make With Kids

Now it’s time to make the “ocean”.

Trace the ocean template shape onto blue paper and trace a couple of the “waves” onto light blue paper. Cut them all out.

Fold the blue ocean paper in half horizontally. Then glue the waves onto the bottom edge of the “ocean”.

Cute Paper Dolphin Craft for Kids

Almost done!

Glue the dolphin onto the folded center line of the “ocean”. Make sure that the folded line squares with the dolphin’s middle.

The top of the dolphin should appear above the folded line.

How to Make a Dolphin 3D Craft

Fold the ocean in half again to make a triangular stand and you’re done!

Fun Dolphin Craft to Make with Kids

See how the dolphin stands up?

Simple 3D Paper Dolphin Craft for Kids

Let the kids make an entire pod of different-colored dolphins!

Easy 3D Paper Dolphin for Kids to Make

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Make this easy toilet paper roll lion craft with the kids for a fun art activity!

Easy Lion Toilet Paper Roll Craft for Kids

May 4, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

When I was a child, I saw a cartoon that was set in the jungle. The animals had an issue and they decided to consult the lion for help.

The lion was seated on a throne and wearing a crown. Which suited him as the “king of the jungle”.

I still think of lions as the overseers of the jungle to this day. But it’s okay to make lions look a little cute too.

And this easy lion toilet paper roll craft is a super cute lion art activity for kids!

Fun and Easy Lion Toilet Paper Roll Craft

This would make a great activity for a jungle unit, especially since it only requires a few ordinary supplies.

It’s also a cool recycled materials craft, because it uses a toilet paper roll. Save a few empty rolls and make an entire lion pride!

Lion Toilet Paper Roll Craft

Get the full instructions to make this easy lion craft for kids below.

And – be sure to read how to make a paper bag fox craft too!

Make this easy toilet paper roll lion craft with the kids for a fun art activity!

Easy Lion Toilet Paper Roll Craft for Kids

To make this simple lion toilet paper roll craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer Paper
  • Construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Washable markers or colored pencils
  • Printable Toilet Paper Roll Lion Craft Template
Toilet Paper Roll Lion Craft Supplies

If you’re making this with a very young child, you might need to help him or her cut out the pieces of the printable lion craft template.

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Making a Toilet Paper Roll Lion Craft

After you’ve printed the template, cut out the pieces and trace the outlines onto yellow, orange, and beige construction paper.

Cut out each piece of construction paper and you’re ready to get started!

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Lion Craft

Glue the “face” onto the center of the “mane”. Then glue each “paw” onto the bottom of each “arm”.

Finally, glue the “tail tuft” onto the end of the “tail”.

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Lion Craft

Now add eyes, a nose, and a mouth – and freckles, if you’d like.

You can either draw eyes on white paper and cut them out to add to the face. Or just let the child draw the eyes directly on the face.

Simple Toilet Paper Roll Lion Craft for Kids

Time to make the body!

Cut out a piece of yellow construction paper. Use a length that covers the toilet paper roll when wrapped around it.

Glue the construction paper to the toilet paper roll. You might need to secure the edges with tape.

Glue the beige “belly” to the center of the toilet paper roll.

How to Make an Easy Lion Craft

Use glue to attach the lion’s arms to the top left and right corners of the “belly”.

Making a Toilet Paper Roll Lion

Then glue the lion’s face to the top of the toilet paper roll, centering it over the belly and arms.

Easy Lion Craft for Kids

Finally, glue the tail to the bottom of the back side of the toilet paper roll.

The end of the tail tuft should be sticking up toward the mane.

Simple Lion Toilet Paper Roll Craft

All done!

Cute Toilet Paper Roll Lion Craft

Feel free to have kids draw a jungle backdrop to complete a jungle scene featuring their lion!

Cute Lion Toilet Paper Roll Craft

If you make this easy lion toilet paper roll craft, I’d love to hear how your kids enjoyed it!

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Make up this quick and easy shape car craft with the kids! Great for math and art in one simple activity!

Easy Shape Car Craft for Kids

April 23, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Learning shapes is such a fun skill for early grades!

We’ve used lots of learning ideas to cover this concept with young learners, including shape sorting mats and shape flashcards.

But a simple, hands-on way to teach shape recognition is to use an easy shape craft – like this shape car craft!

Cute Shape Car Craft Project for Kids

This is such an easy and fun way to work on this concept!

Plus, it combines both math and art for a STEAM project you can do with young students at math centers or for homework.

Get the full instructions (and the free template) below.

And, for more fun with simple shapes, check out our simple School Bus Shape Craft too!

Make up this quick and easy shape car craft with the kids! Great for math and art in one simple activity!

How to Use a Shape Craft to Teach Geometry

How can you use this shape car craft for a simple geometry lesson?

As you are helping kids cut out the shapes on the paper template, stop and help them identify each one.

Cute and Fun Shape Craft for Kids

The template includes a rectangle, four circles, two squares, a triangle, and even a trapezoid.

Super Easy Shape Car Craft for Kids to Make

Prompt the student to use each correct shape name as they work on making the car.

Be sure to identify each shape as you give directions. For example, “Glue the rectangle to the bottom of the trapezoid.”

What Supplies Do I Need to Make a Shape Craft?

To make this easy shape craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer Paper
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Washable markers (optional)
  • Colored pencils (optional)
  • A copy of our printable Shape Car Craft template (black/white) (color)
How to Make a Shape Car Craft

If you’re using the color shape craft template, then you can skip the markers.

The colored pencils are also optional, because they’re only used for adding detail to the finished cars.

How to Make a Shape Car Craft with Kids

To make this shape car craft, start by printing the template.

Making a Simple Shape Car Craft

Help your child cut out all of the shapes.

Depending on the age, you may need to help with the smaller pieces.

Simple Shape Car Craft for Kids

Start by gluing the rectangle to the bottom of the trapezoid.

Easy Shape Car Craft for Kids

Glue the triangle on the left side of the trapezoid. This will be the car’s front windshield.

Fun and Easy Shape Craft for Kids

Then glue the two squares in a row behind the triangle. They form the side windows of the car.

Simple Shape Car Craft

Glue the two black circles onto the bottom of the rectangle. Add the two grey circles in the center of each black circle.

Now your wheels are done!

Simple Shape Car Craft to Make With Kids

If you like, use markers or colored pencils to add edging on the windows and windshield.

You can also draw red triangles on each end of the rectangle to make headlights and taillights.

Or add a triangle on the front and a rectangle at the back to form the lights too!

Fun and Easy Car Craft for Kids

All done! Time to take your new cars out for a spin!

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This easy origami fox bookmark craft is such a fun paper craft for kids! Make a few with students and use them as reading rewards!
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This fun and easy train tape resist art activity is a perfect indoor art lesson for young kids!

Simple Train Tape Resist Craft

April 14, 2020 by Selena Robinson 6 Comments

Tape resist crafts are such a fun way to make art with kids!

You only need a few supplies, no one has to have special artistic talent, and they can be awesome projects for several kids to work on together!

Since my kids are super into Thomas the Train right now, I thought they’d enjoy making a simple train tape resist craft and they definitely did!

It taught them a lot about making art, working together, and creating freely.

Fun and Easy Train Tape Resist Art Activity

I hope that you’ll enjoy this craft too!

And if you do, be sure to try some of our simple coffee filter crafts for kids or this list of super easy crafts you can do in just 10 minutes!

This fun and easy train tape resist art activity is a perfect indoor art lesson for young kids!

Simple Train Tape Resist Craft

To make this train tape resist craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Posterboard
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Masking tape
  • Oil pastels

To get started, I drew a very, very simple outline of a train in pencil on a piece of posterboard.

And by simple, I mean literally put together with shapes.

I used a ruler to draw a triangle for the funnel, rectangles for the body and windows, another triangle for the buffer, and circles for the wheels.

Simple Train Tape Resist Craft

Then Jay laid masking tape on the outline to protect it from the artistic endeavors to come.

We left the wheels uncovered, because it is nearly impossible to shape masking tape into a circle.

Train Tape Resist Craft

Time to break out the oil pastels…And let the kids loose!

Train Tape Resist Craft for Kids

They were a little reluctant to color freely at first. They kept coloring the way you do in coloring books.

Train Tape Resist Craft Project

We kept reminding them that this was a free art exercise where they could color where they wanted and how they wanted.

They even got to color over each other’s work.

Colorful Train Tape Resist Craft

Halfway through, Roo looked at me and said “I like arting.” *Fist pump*

Simple Train Tape Resist Art for Kids

Here’s the finished poster with the tape still attached.

Colorful Train Tape Resist Craft for Kids

We peeled off the tape and ta-da!

A modern art-inspired wall art piece for the boys’ room that they made themselves!

Making a Train Tape Resist Craft

Isn’t it colorful?

We didn’t intend to draw it, but the black smudge in the second window kind of looks like a bear that hitched a ride. 

Try some of these other easy crafts for kids!

These gorgeously colorful rainbow crafts for kids are a wonderful way to add art to a spring unit study!

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These easy coffee filter crafts for kids are fun and simple enough for everyone to make!

This easy and colorful train tape resist craft is a neat way for kids to make art!

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Share a simple craft for kids with this easy and fun Ferris Wheel Coffee Filter Craft!

Easy Coffee Filter Ferris Wheel Craft for Kids

March 24, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

I grew up in a small town. A very small town. The population was somewhere around 500 people.

Naturally, there weren’t a ton of things to do for fun.

So the annual county fair was a big deal for the kids in the area. We went every year.

Whenever we’d get close, I’d start watching for the lights on the midway and the top of the Ferris wheel going around and around.

You could usually see it a mile away.

So I still have a soft spot in my heart for Ferris wheels. And that’s why this easy coffee filter Ferris Wheel craft was so fun to make!

Fun and Easy Coffee Filter Ferris Wheel Craft

This is an excellent crafting project for early elementary kids. It’s great for strengthening fine motor skills, but it’s easy enough to finish in about 10 minutes.

Perfect if you’re looking for a fun indoor art activity for kids!

Read on to see the full directions. And, for more crafting fun, don’t miss my list of preschool crafts you can do in just 10 minutes!

Share a simple craft for kids with this easy and fun Ferris Wheel Coffee Filter Craft!

Easy Coffee Filter Ferris Wheel Craft for Kids

To make this easy Ferris Wheel craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • White basket coffee filter
  • Construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Crayons or washable markers
Making a Coffee Filter Ferris Wheel Craft

To begin, find a brightly colored piece of construction paper and turn it vertically.

You need enough space to add the Ferris Wheel and the support stand at the bottom.

Use a glue stick to attach the coffee filter on the top center of the construction paper.

How to Make a Coffee Filter Ferris Wheel Craft

Draw a colored circle in the center of the coffee filter. I added a yellow cut-out star, but you don’t have to.

Use a black crayon or a black marker to add spokes coming out of the circle in the center. There should be eight in all.

Now use child-safe scissors to cut the “seats” out of construction paper.

The shape I used is flat on the top and rounded on the bottom, but you could use rectangles, squares, circles – really any shape is fine.

Easy Coffee Filter Ferris Wheel Craft

Before you glue the construction paper “seats” onto the wheel, lay them out and make sure that you can fit them all onto the coffee filter.

You want the seats to hang just a little below the white filter – just like they do on a Ferris Wheel!

When you’re sure you can get all eight onto the circle, glue them down.

Coffee Filter Ferris Wheel Craft for Kids

Note: You might have to extend the black “spokes” out to connect all the way to the seats.

Now all that’s left is to add the stand!

Easy Coffee Filter Ferris Wheel Craft for Kids

Use a colored marker or a bright crayon to outline the stand legs. Then color them in!

Add a few gold stars and we’re all done!

How to Make an Easy Coffee Filter Ferris Wheel Craft

This is such a fun craft to add to a spring or fall unit!

Or you can share it with students in small art groups or with your own kids at home.

If you make this, I’d love to see how it worked out. Feel free to share pictures of your projects in the comments!

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This fun and easy snowman slime is so fun for sensory play during winter! Mix up a few jars and hand them out as gifts for little ones!

Fluffy Snowman Slime Recipe for Kids

December 5, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Nothing says “winter” like snow.

Unless you live in the Deep South. 

Then nothing says “winter” like temperatures below 50 degrees.

It almost never gets cold enough for snow down here, but our kids always want it to snow each year. So we’re making it snow inside with this fluffy snowman slime recipe!

Fun Snowman Slime Recipe for Kids

This is such a great winter sensory activity, whether you get snow in your area or not.

Plus, it doesn’t make a mess, so if you’re a messy play avoider (like…ahem…myself), this one won’t take you hours to clean up afterward.

DIY Fluffy Snowman Slime Recipe

Read on to get the full DIY snow slime recipe instructions below!

And, for more fun with sensory activities, take a look at our glittery mermaid slime too!

This fun and easy snowman slime is so fun for sensory play during winter! Mix up a few jars and hand them out as gifts for little ones!

DIY Fluffy Snowman Slime Recipe for Kids

What I love about slime is that kids get to help make it and then play with it. So it’s really a two-in-one activity.

And if you need some quiet time, they’ll play with slime happily for hours on end. (At least my kids will.) It’s perfect for quiet time.

Supplies to Make Fluffy Snow Slime

To make this DIY snowman slime recipe, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • white school glue
  • lemon, orange, and grapefruit scented oil (optional)
  • artificial snow
  • foam shaving cream (avoid the menthol kind if you want the citrus scent to come through)
  • contact lens solution
  • baking soda
  • small foam beads
  • white glitter

Fluffy Snow Slime Recipe

In a large bowl, mix together the white glue, citrus oils, and glitter.

Then add the shaving cream, contact lens solution, and baking soda.

Fluffy Snow Slime Recipe for Kids

Finally, pour in the foam beads and artificial snow. Use a wooden spoon to mix everything together well.

You might need to add a little more contact lens solution until you get the consistency you want. The snowman slime should pull away from the sides of the bowl as you mix it.

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DIY Fluffy Snow Slime

Remove the slime mixture from the bowl and knead it with your hands until smooth.

You’ll know it’s ready when you can mold it into a ball that keeps its shape.

Fun Snowman Slime Recipe for Kids to Make

Dump the snowman slime on the table and let kids play with it using winter-themed toys: snowmen, snowflakes, even arctic animals would make a great addition!

Easy Fluffy Snow Slime Recipe for Kids

If you’re planning on throwing a winter kids’ party, you can make this snow slime into party favors! 

Just put some in empty baby food jars, add a colorful ribbon around the center, and you’re done!

Fun Snow Slime for Kids to Make

Scroll down to get your printable Snowman Slime recipe!

Try out some of these other winter ideas for kids!

This adorable pinecone snowman craft for kids is a perfect winter art activity for little ones!

Make this cute coffee filter snowman craft with the kids on a winter afternoon!

These hibernation books for kids are awesome for studying how animals prepare for winter!

Be sure to follow my Winter Activities for Kids Pinterest board too!

Fluffy Snowman Slime Recipe for Kids

Printable Snowman Slime Recipe

This handy printable snowman slime recipe makes it simple to mix up this winter slime at home! 

Fun Snow Slime for Kids to Make
Print

DIY Fluffy Snowman Slime Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white school glue
  • 10 drops each lemon, orange, and grapefruit scented oil (optional)
  • 1/4 cup artificial snow
  • 3 cups foam shaving cream (avoid the menthol kind if you want the citrus scent to come through)
  • 1-2 tbsp contact lens solution
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup small foam beads
  • 1/4 cup white glitter

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the glue and citrus oils (if using).

  2. Add the white glitter and shaving cream.

  3. Add the contact lens solution and baking soda.

  4. Add the foam beads and artificial snow.

  5. Mix together with a wooden spoon until mixture pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

  6. Remove the mixture from the bowl and knead with your hands until smooth.

Whip up this fluffy snow slime recipe to have indoor fun in the snow! Perfect for winter sensory play!

Have spare clothespins laying around the house? Turn them into these fun and easy clothespin puppets for kids to make!

20 Fun Clothespin Puppets for Kids to Make

November 21, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Have you ever put on a puppet show with the kids?

We’ve done it a few times and they always had a blast with their puppet characters.

We’d usually have rehearsed lines in advance, but someone always wanted to improvise and take the story in a different direction. 

Which is part of the fun!

When we’ve made puppets, we usually make them out of paper bags. But there are so many ways to make puppets at home, including these super cute clothespin puppets for kids!

20 Clothespin Puppets for Kids to Make

There are so many different characters you can make out of clothespins, including animals, snowmen, and more. These would make wonderful prompts for creative writing and story retelling!

Read on to get some clothespin crafts inspiration! And for more fun with puppets, check out our Farm Paper Bag Puppets for kids to make too!

Have spare clothespins laying around the house? Turn them into these fun and easy clothespin puppets for kids to make!

20 Fun Clothespin Puppets for Kids to Make

1. Cat Clothespin Puppet – Easy Peasy and Fun

2. Squirrel Clothespin Puppets – As the Bunny Hops

3. Giraffe Clothespin Puppet – Delia Creates

4. Dragon Clothespin Puppet – Adventure in a Box

5. Unicorn Clothespin Doll – Kids Craft Room

6. Shark Clothespin Puppets – Easy Peasy and Fun

7. Clothespin Dinosaurs – Crafts by Amanda

8. Llama Clothespin Puppets – Inspiration Made Simple

9. Clothespin Wrap Dolls – This Heart of Mine

10. Clothespin Mermaid Doll – Benzie Design

Check out more clothespin puppets and dolls kids can make below!

Fun Clothespin Puppets for Kids to Make

11. DIY Flower Fairy Clothespin Dolls – Crafts Unleashed

12. Super Hero Clothespin Dolls – All Free Kids Crafts

13. Chinese Dragon Clothespin Puppets – Easy Peasy and Fun

14. Unicorn Clothespin Puppets – Moms and Crafters

15. Pelican Clothespin Puppet – As the Bunny Hops

16. Clothespin Fish – Crafts by Amanda

17. Snowman Puppets – Moms and Crafters

18. Clothespin Monster Puppets – Our Whimsical Days

19. Clothespin Girls – Ginger Cake

20. Alligator Clothespin Puppet – Kids Activities Blog

Did you like these clothespin puppets for kids? Try some of these other easy crafts the kids can make!

This easy origami fox bookmark craft is such a fun paper craft for kids! Make a few with students and use them as reading rewards!

Get ready for back to school with this super cute paper school bus craft for kids! So easy to make, even for little ones!

Make this easy paper roll rocket craft with the kids this summer! So fun for a long summer afternoon of crafting!

Follow my Simple Crafts for Kids board on Pinterest for more easy kids’ crafts!

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This easy origami fox bookmark craft is such a fun paper craft for kids! Make a few with students and use them as reading rewards!

DIY Origami Fox Bookmark Craft for Kids

November 5, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

When I was little, one of my very favorite movies was Disney’s Robin Hood. You know, the one with the foxes.

Actually, I think fox Robin Hood might have been one of my very first crushes. (Please tell me I’m not alone in this.)

Ever since then, I’ve had a soft spot for foxes. 

So I thought this adorable DIY origami fox bookmark craft would be a fun paper craft to share with you and your kids!

Just in case you also have a soft spot for foxes, especially British ones.

Fun Origami Fox Bookmark Craft for Kids

These would be adorable DIY gifts for kids who are book lovers! Just make up a few and hand them out with a copy of their favorite book.

You could even write a little note on the back!

Simple Origami Fox Bookmark Craft

These easy origami corner bookmarks would also make great reading rewards for students!

Read on to get the full project instructions. And, if you want to make more fox crafts, don’t miss our Simple Paper Bag Fox Craft!

This easy origami fox bookmark craft is such a fun paper craft for kids! Make a few with students and use them as reading rewards!

DIY Origami Fox Bookmark Craft

Personally, I’ve been known to use just about anything as a bookmark: a popsicle stick, a paper clip, a piece of yarn. My current one is a used school field trip badge folded in half.

In fact, the library checkout receipt is my usual go-to.

DIY Origami Fox Bookmark Craft for Kids

But it is nice to use an actual bookmark, instead of just something you can find lying around. Especially if you’re giving a gift to a friend.

Supplies for Making an Origami Corner Bookmark Craft

To make this DIY origami fox bookmark craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Orange origami paper
  • Beige construction paper
  • Pencil
  • Craft glue
  • Washable markers
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Ruler
  • Printable Fox Bookmark Template

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How to Fold Origami Paper to Make a Corner Bookmark

Lay the origami paper flat diagonally.

How to Fold an Origami Corner Bookmark

Fold the paper in half, bringing the top corner to the bottom corner.

Folding an Origami Corner Bookmark

Fold the top triangle up to meet the center fold line. Leave the bottom layer in tact.

Folding an Origami Fox Corner Bookmark

Fold the left and right sides of the paper down to make a diamond. This time, you’ll fold both the top and bottom layers.

How to Fold an Easy Origami Bookmark

Fold the bottom triangle inward to tuck it inside the “pocket”. Do the same with the top triangle. 

You’ll have a folded triangular pocket shape when you’re finished.

Assembling an Origami Fox Corner Bookmark Craft

Use scissors to trim the top of the bookmark pocket into a rounded shape.

Use a pencil to trace the fox head template pieces from the printable fox bookmark template onto colored paper.

Cut out ear (inner and outer colors) and fox head pieces.

How to Make an Origami Fox Corner Bookmark Craft

Glue the beige paper pieces to the fox head and ear pieces.

Simple Origami Fox Corner Bookmark

Glue the fox ears to the left and right sides of the top of the bookmark.

Cute DIY Origami Fox Corner Bookmark

Use a black marker to add the eyes and nose and you’re done!

DIY Origami Fox Bookmark Craft

We used orange origami paper for our fox origami corner bookmark, but you can use any color you like!

Easy Origami Fox Bookmark Craft

Gather up several colors and see how many you can make with the kids in half an hour! 

Then have fun sharing them with friends or as random acts of kindness in your neighborhood!

Easy Origami Fox Bookmark Craft for Kids

And, of course, don’t forget to use yours as an actual bookmark. No more library checkout receipts needed!

Take a look at these other fun crafts for kids to make!

This easy scrapbook paper pumpkin craft is a perfect way to add fall decor to the home! Gather the ingredients for this easy fall craft and let the kids help make it!

These easy and fun paper bag woodland animal crafts kids can make! Choose from a paper bag fox craft, paper bag bear craft, and a paper bag deer craft!

Make this easy paper roll rocket craft with the kids this summer! So fun for a long summer afternoon of crafting!

Get more ideas for fun things to make with little ones on my Simple Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!

This fun and cute origami fox bookmark craft is easy enough for kids to make! A cute DIY gift for bookworms!

This easy scrapbook paper pumpkin craft is a perfect way to add fall decor to the home! Gather the ingredients for this easy fall craft and let the kids help make it!

Easy Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft

October 29, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Have you ever gone on a craft supply shopping spree? And then realized that you have way too much of something?

I have.

When we first moved into our present house, I learned about a simple way to add color to your bedroom walls – scrapbook paper!

Naturally, I bought tons of it.

Which left me with packs and packs of scrapbook paper to do…something with.

Enter this easy scrapbook paper pumpkin craft!

DIY Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft

If you’re looking for a simple way to add easy fall decor to your home or classroom, these scrapbook paper pumpkins are perfect! 

And they’re simple enough that kids can help you make them!

Easy Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft for Kids

Get the full project instructions below!

And for more pumpkin-themed activities, take a look at our Pumpkin Size Sorting Game and our Pumpkin Pie Fraction Clip Cards!

This easy scrapbook paper pumpkin craft is a perfect way to add fall decor to the home! Gather the ingredients for this easy fall craft and let the kids help make it!

Easy Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft

What I love about this simple paper pumpkin craft is that you probably already have everything you need to make it.

But if you’re not a craft supply hoarder (like…ahem…someone I know), here’s a list of what you’ll need to make a paper pumpkin craft.

Paper Pumpkin Craft Supplies

To make this scrapbook paper pumpkin craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • 2-3 sheets of autumn-themed scrapbook paper or patterned cardstock in complimentary colors/patterns
  • Brass paper fasteners
  • Hole punch
  • Scissors or a paper cutter
  • Ruler or yardstick
  • Pen or pencil
  • Leaf template (I made this free download) or you can buy these leaf tags on Amazon
  • Ribbon in complimentary colors/patterns
  • Beads, buttons, or other decorative accessories

How to Make Paper Pumpkins

Using a ruler or yardstick and pen or pencil, measure and mark 1-inch increments across a piece of scrapbook paper, about two inches from the edge.

Making a Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft

Repeat about 3/4 of the way above the first set of marks. Connect the lines and cut.

If you have a paper cutter, you can use this instead.

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Making a Paper Pumpkin Craft

Approximately 1/4” from the end of the strip, punch a hole in each end of the strip. 

Making a Colorful Paper Pumpkin Craft

Repeat until all strips have holes in both ends.

How to Make a Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin

Place the cut pieces of paper in the order of pattern/color you want. Line up the holes and place a brass paper fastener in one end.

Place a brass paper fastener in the other end. Fan out the pieces to fashion it after a pumpkin.

Easy Paper Pumpkin Craft

Print out the template and cut out the leaves. Trace the leaf outlines onto a piece of scrapbook paper and cut them out.

Fall Paper Pumpkins Craft for Kids

Tape or glue the paper leaves to the top of the pumpkin. Add ribbons, buttons or any other decorations you’d like.

Paper Pumpkin Craft for Kids

Ta-da! We’re all done!

Simple Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft

Make your scrapbook paper pumpkins in several colors and place them everywhere: on the mantle, on a coffee table, or even hang them over a window!

In a classroom, you might want to tape a few around the whiteboard or on the corner of your desk.

Let the kids make one and place them on their desks too!

Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft for Kids

Don’t miss these other fall themed crafts!

These easy and fun paper bag woodland animal crafts kids can make! Choose from a paper bag fox craft, paper bag bear craft, and a paper bag deer craft!

Make this easy fall leaf garland craft with little ones this autumn! A perfect fall art activity for kids!

Share these fall nature crafts with your children to make some unforgettable memories this autumn!

See more ways to make the most of autumn on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

Make this simple scrapbook paper pumpkin craft to add easy fall decor to your home or classroom! This fall paper craft is so simple kids can help make it!

These easy and fun paper bag woodland animal crafts kids can make! Choose from a paper bag fox craft, paper bag bear craft, and a paper bag deer craft!

Easy Paper Bag Fox Craft for Kids

October 3, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

I love to make paper bag animal crafts with the kids. 

You only need a few supplies (that you probably already have) and they’re a snap to make! Perfect for the not-so-crafty among us.

Ahem…like myself.

So, with fall approaching, I thought it would be fun to share an easy paper bag fox craft for kids that literally anyone can make. It’s that easy.

Easy and Fun Paper Bag Woodland Animal Crafts to Make

Plus, there are other paper bag woodland animal crafts to make too, including a paper bag bear craft and a paper bag deer craft!

Read on to see how to make these adorable animal crafts and pick up the free printable templates too! 

And for more ways to craft with paper bags, take a look at our cute paper bag farm puppets for kids!

These easy and fun paper bag woodland animal crafts kids can make! Choose from a paper bag fox craft, paper bag bear craft, and a paper bag deer craft!

Easy Paper Bag Fox Craft

To make the easy paper bag fox craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printable Paper Bag Fox Craft Template
  • Paper bag
  • Colored paper
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Pencil
  • Washable black marker
  • Clear tape (optional)

How to Make a Paper Bag Fox Craft

Choose the colored paper you want to use to make the fox.

Print the paper bag fox craft template and then cut out the template pieces.

DIY Paper Bag Fox Craft for Kids

Use the pencil to trace the template shapes onto the colored paper pieces. Cut the traced pieces out.

Easy Paper Bag Fox Craft

Glue the inner ear patterns (2 small triangular pieces) on the ear parts of the fox’s head pattern and glue the heart shaped piece on the bottom side of the head.

Glue the small pattern of the tail on the tip of the big tail pattern.

Easy Paper Bag Fox Craft to Make

Glue the colored paper you want to use around the outside of the paper bag. Be sure to cover all four sides.

The color of the bag should match the body of the fox.

Making a Paper Bag Fox Craft for Kids

Glue the circular belly piece of the fox in the bottom center of the paper bag. 

Simple Paper Bag Fox Craft

Attach the head pattern of the fox on the top side of the bag, keeping half of the head outside the bag’s top end.

Simple Paper Bag Fox Craft to Make with Kids

Attach the tail on either side of the bag, in between the side folds of the bag.

You may want to add clear tap at the bottom to keep the bag secure.

Cute Paper Bag Fox Craft for Kids

Use a black marker to draw the eyes and nose of the fox.

And you’re done!

How to Make Paper Bag Woodland Animal Crafts

To make the other paper bag woodland animal crafts, you’ll need the following:

  • Printable paper bag bear craft template
  • Printable paper bag deer craft template
  • The same supplies as used for the paper bag fox craft

Simple Paper Bag Woodland Animal Crafts for Kids

Follow the same instructions as for the paper bag fox craft, attaching the belly, head, and ears. 

When making the paper bag deer craft, be sure to attach the antlers and add the spots to the center of the forehead.

Fun Paper Bag Woodland Animal Crafts for Kids

You could even make an entire family of these paper bag woodland animals!

Easy Paper Bag Woodland Animal Crafts

If you cut out the template pieces in advance, this would be a super fun craft for a kids’ party!

Don’t miss these other easy kids’ craft ideas!

Get ready for back to school with this super cute paper school bus craft for kids! So easy to make, even for little ones!

Share an easy summer craft with the kids and make this easy paper ladybug craft! So fun for little hands!

Make this easy paper roll rocket craft with the kids this summer! So fun for a long summer afternoon of crafting!

Share even more crafting fun with the ideas on my Simple Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!

Make these easy paper bag woodland animal crafts with the kids this fall! Perfect for a forest unit!

Make this easy fall leaf garland craft with little ones this autumn! A perfect fall art activity for kids!

Easy Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids

September 19, 2019 by Selena Robinson 3 Comments

Make some autumn memories with this easy DIY fall leaf garland kids can make!

Since fall finally made its appearance down here in the South, we decided to round up some of the fall leaves in our yard and make a garland.

I’ll admit: I’m not really one for home decor. I didn’t learn much about it as a child and I’ve been a tad stubborn about doing it as an adult.

But, after sharing this easy fall leaf garland craft with the kids, I’m committed to adding a bit more “home” to our house.

Fun and Easy Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids

This is a really simple fall craft that kids will have fun making. It’s easy, it only requires a few supplies, and it adds a sweet reminder of fall to the home.

For more fun fall kids’ activities, don’t miss our list of 50 fall books kids will treasure!

Make this easy fall leaf garland craft with little ones this autumn! A perfect fall art activity for kids!

Easy Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids

To make this DIY fall leaf garland craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Assorted fall leaves (choose the most colorful you can find)
  • Tempera paint (optional)
  • Paintbrushes (optional)
  • Clear tape
  • Bright yellow yarn
  • Hole puncher

Making an Easy Fall Leaf Garland

Rather than making leaves out of construction paper or some other medium, we just thought we’d hang actual leaves.

We let them dry out for a couple of weeks so they’d be easy to punch holes in.

Easy Fall Leaf Garland Craft

Choose your leaves about two weeks before you intend to make your garland. Sit them on a counter or in a plastic bag so that they’ll have plenty of time to stiffen before you make the craft.

I helped the kids place the hole punch, but they pushed the lever (which they loved).

To keep the holes from spreading and cracking the leaves, we punched them as close to the center as possible and towards the stem end.

Simple Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids

Since these leaves were just brown, we wanted to add a bit more color.

Tempera paint to the rescue!

Easy Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids

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We didn’t choose any particular art designs in advance. It was more of a “paint and see what happens” open-ended art activity.

Simple Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids to Make

All that was left to do was string the leaves on our yarn!

Painted Fall Leaf Garland Craft for Kids

When we made a fall leaf garland a few years ago, we found lots of different colored leaves.

Those were gorgeous as is, so we just hole punched them all and let the kids get started stringing the leaves on a long piece of yarn.

Making a Fall Leaf Garland

Everyone had a designated pile to work with and they took turns adding their leaves to the garland.

Threading a Fall Leaf Garland

This was such a nice afternoon activity. Threading the leaves was good fine motor practice for the kids.

Easy Painted Fall Leaf Garland Craft

We all had fun choosing leaves together. And it was nice to see something we made together hanging in the home all autumn long.

Simple Fall Leaf Garland

Want more fall activities? Check out these posts!

This easy oak tree life cycle activity is such a fun way to teach kids about how trees grow during fall! Take it with you on a nature walk or use at fall centers!

Use simple supplies to make this easy fall color matching activity for preschoolers! Perfect for fall preschool lessons!

Use this fun fall leaves preschool concentration game to help little learners practice number skills and counting!

Plus, get more awesome fall inspiration on my Fall Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

This easy fall leaf garland craft is a perfect autumn art project for kids! Gather fall leaves from the neighborhood and make this simple garland to hang in the home or classroom!

This list of fun and easy apple crafts for kids is perfect for fall art projects, fall crafts, and apple units for little ones!

Over 75 Adorable Apple Crafts for Kids

August 15, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Get into the fall spirit with these absolutely adorable apple crafts for kids to make!
50 Apple Crafts for Kids to Make
These adorable apple crafts for kids are perfect for welcoming fall!
Make the most of fall with these fun apple crafts for kids! There are over 75 easy apple crafts to choose from!

Nothing says “fall” like apples. We don’t really start to see apples on trees around here until late August, but I wanted to start planning some of our fall crafts as early as possible this year.

And that’s why I’ve rounded up over 75 adorable and easy apple crafts for kids to make!

Apples are associated with fall, but they’re also associated with back to school time, so these are perfect for fall crafting or even late summer crafting (if you’re really psyched about apple season).

Over 75 Fun and Easy Apple Crafts for Kids

Fall is easily my favorite season of the year. And we try to make it as educational as we can each school year.

If you want to add even more fall learning fun with your kids, don’t miss our Apple Alike! Same or Different Worksheets or our Apple Life Cycle Sequencing Activity!

This list of fun and easy apple crafts for kids is perfect for fall art projects, fall crafts, and apple units for little ones!

Over 75 Fun and Easy Apple Crafts for Kids

1. Coffee Filter Apple Craft – Look! We’re Learning!

2. Paper Plate Apple Craft – Midlife Healthy Living

3. Sew an Apple Fall Craft – Mommy Evolution

4. Tissue Paper Plate Apple Craft – Jinxy Kids

5. Apple Craft with Pool Noodles – Gluesticks and Gum Drops

6. Marble Painting Apple Craft – The Crafting Chicks

7. Bubble Wrap Painting Apple Craft – Typically Simple

8. Back to School Button Craft – Laura’s Crafty Life

9. Pony Bead Apple Craft for Kids – It Happens in a Blink

10. Paper Apple Weaving Craft – Arty Crafty Kids

11. Apple Tree Kids Craft – A Night Owl Blog

12. Tissue Paper Apple Craft – Messes to Memories

13. Easy Paper Apple Craft – Sweet Silly Sara

14. Apple Footprint Craft – Raising Little Superheroes

15. Yarn Apple Garland Craft – Red Ted Art

16. Felt Apple Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun

17. Yarn Apple Craft for Kids – About a Mom

18. Apple Tree Circle Punch Craft – Easy Peasy and Fun

19. Paper Cup Apple Shaker – Crafts on Sea

20. Apple Birdseed Bird Feeders – Natural Beach Living

21. Pom Pom Apple Tree Craft – Crafts on Sea

22. Apple Suncatchers – Crafty Mama in Me

23. Paper Plate Apple Craft – It Happens in a Blink

24. Tissue Paper Apple Tree Craft – Fantastic Fun and Learning

25. Puffy Paint Caramel Apple Craft – I Heart Arts and Crafts

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This easy coffee filter apple craft is a perfect simple fall craft for kids! Make one in red, yellow, or green to welcome fall with the kids!

Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Coffee Filter Apple Craft

August 7, 2019 by Selena Robinson 4 Comments

Get the kids ready for fall with this easy peasy coffee filter apple craft!

It’s still warm where we are. (It’s the South. It’ll be warm through November.)

But I simply cannot wait for fall. I love fall. It’s easily my very favoritest time of year. And one of the best parts of fall is ripe, juicy apples!

So for our latest coffee filter craft project, I’m sharing a coffee filter apple craft that’s easy enough for preschoolers.

They may need a little help cutting the filter into an apple shape, but after that, they’ll be good to go on their own!

Green Apple Coffee Filter Craft for Kids

So this is a perfect craft idea for preschool, kindergarten, or even older kids who might want to add their own touches.

And it’s an excellent art activity for an apple thematic unit or following a read-aloud selection that features apples!

Easy and Fun Coffee Filter Apple Craft for Kids

If this craft is a hit with your kids, try some of our other easy crafts, including a Coffee Filter Flower Craft or our Coffee Filter Sailboat Craft!

Want more apple learning fun? Check out these Apple Alike! Same or Different Worksheets!

This easy coffee filter apple craft is a perfect simple fall craft for kids! Make one in red, yellow, or green to welcome fall with the kids!

Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Coffee Filter Apple Craft

To make this coffee filter apple craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • One white basket coffee filter
  • Crayons
  • Construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Colored pencils

DIY Apple Craft Out of Coffee Filters

Flatten out the coffee filter as best you can.

Coffee Filter Apple Craft

Color the entire filter bright red.

Apple Coffee Filter Craft

Flip the coffee filter over and sketch a rough apple shape on the back with pencil.

Making a Coffee Filter Apple Craft

Use scissors to cut out the apple shape. Then flip the filter back over and glue it in the center of the construction paper.

Apple Coffee Filter Craft for Kids

Draw a stem and leaf at the top using colored pencils.

Coffee Filter Apple Craft for Kids

Add some fun polka dots and you’re done!

Easy Coffee Filter Apple Craft

If you cut the filters into apple shapes ahead of time, this would be a fantastic craft for playdates or kids’ parties!

Kids Apple Craft

Just hand them the filters, construction paper, art supplies, and glue and see what the kids come up with!

Ways to Make A Coffee Filter Apple Craft

You don’t have to stick with a typical red apple when you’re making a coffee filter apple craft. Try these fun variations too!

Simple Yellow Apple Coffee Filter Craft

Make a Golden Delicious apple with a friendly worm by using a bright yellow crayon to color the coffee filter and sticking a construction paper “worm” in the top.

Easy Green Apple Coffee Filter Craft

Make a Granny Smith green apple by using a light green crayon.

Easy Coffee Filter Apple Kids Craft

Or make a Red Delicious apple that has a nice-sized “bite” out of it!

DIY Coffee Filter Apple Craft for Kids

Just make the coffee filter apple craft like usual and then use scissors to cut out a single big chomp!

Like this easy apple craft? Try these other simple crafts!

Kids will love making these easy coffee filter emoji crafts!

Get ready for back to school with this super cute paper school bus craft for kids! So easy to make, even for little ones!

Make this easy paper roll rocket craft with the kids this summer! So fun for a long summer afternoon of crafting!

See more easy crafts for children on my Simple Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!

Share this easy coffee filter apple craft to make one of the easiest fall crafts for kids there is! Perfect for art class or crafting time!

Get ready for back to school with this super cute paper school bus craft for kids! So easy to make, even for little ones!

Easy Shape School Bus Craft for Kids

July 23, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

This fun and easy paper school bus craft is a great way to get kids excited about back to school! Make it with your little ones this year!

I know it’s still technically summer, but school in our area starts next week, so we’re fully in the back to school spirit around here.

And that means school shopping, open house events, and weeknight meal planning – all of which I’ve been frantically doing for the last couple of days.

Our kids are pretty excited about school this year (so far), but if you have little ones who are…less than enthusiastic about going back to school, a fun way to get them in the mood is to make a cute back to school craft.

Which is where this easy shape school bus craft for kids might come in handy!

Fun and Easy School Bus Craft for Kids

This is such a simple way to start getting kids to think about school and learning for the new school year!

Read on to see how to make this for yourself. And for more fun with kids’ crafts, take a look at our easy Ladybug Paper Craft!

Get ready for back to school with this super cute paper school bus craft for kids! So easy to make, even for little ones!

Easy Shape School Bus Craft for Kids

To make this easy shape school bus craft for kids, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • A copy of our printable school bus craft template
  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer Paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Ballpoint pen

Making a Paper School Bus Craft

To start, print out the school bus craft template. Since the template already has colored shapes, you can just print and get started without having kids color it in.

Use scissors to cut out all of the shapes on the template. (If your child is cutting the shapes out, be sure to use child-safe scissors.)

Making a Paper School Bus Craft With Kids

To make the school bus, begin adding the blue squares and rectangles to the yellow rectangle.

Simple Paper School Bus Craft

Glue them down. Place the blue rectangular piece second in line to serve as the “door” of the bus.

Simple Paper School Bus Craft to Make With Kids

Next, glue the gray small circles onto the center of the larger black circles. These are the bus’s “tires”. Glue those on the bottom edge of the yellow rectangle.

Simple Paper School Bus Craft for Kids

Add the half circle and triangle shapes to each end of the bus as the vehicle’s lights. Glue those in place.

Easy Paper School Bus Craft for Kids

Finally, use an ink pen to trace the outline of each window and door and you’re done!

Simple School Bus Craft

The blue bus would make a great craft for a transportation unit, because you could talk about public buses and how they serve the community.

Fun School Bus Craft for Kids

And, since all of the bus template pieces are basic shapes, this would be a wonderful craft for a shapes lesson too!

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This simple paper school bus craft is such a fun back to school craft for kids! All you need is a few supplies and a few minutes to make it!

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Easy Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

June 24, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Do your kids like ladybugs? Mine have a love/hate relationship with them.

Years ago, our oldest daughter was playing in the backyard when a ladybug flew onto her shirt. Her blood-curdling scream was loud enough to be heard in the next county. I’m almost sure of it.

I tried to calm her down and show her how cute the ladybug was, but no dice. It took a while before she started appreciating how pretty ladybugs are.

My boys did okay with them. They weren’t too interested. 

Our youngest daughter, though, loves them. She wants to pick them up every time she sees one. 

Which is why I knew she’d love this easy paper ladybug craft! Finally, a ladybug that won’t run away when she tries to hold it.

Simple and Fun Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

This easy ladybug craft is a perfect summer art project for little ones!

Read on to get the full instructions and the template for your kids. Be sure to check our our easy Coffee Filter Ladybug Craft and our Ladybug Math Activity Set too!

Share an easy summer craft with the kids and make this easy paper ladybug craft! So fun for little hands!

Easy Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

To make this easy paper ladybug craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer Paper
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Wiggly eyes
  • A copy of our printable paper ladybug craft template

Making a Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

Start by printing the ladybug paper craft template. There are two versions: One with color and one without.

Use scissors to cut out each piece carefully.

Simple Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

Place the red partial circle on top of the large black circle so that a triangle of black shows. Glue the red piece on top.

Easy Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

Glue the black dots around the edge of the red paper. These are the ladybug’s “spots”.

Simple Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids to Make

Place the smaller black circle under the red and black circles. (These should be glued together.)

Be sure that a little over half of the smaller black circle is visible from the top. This will be the ladybug’s head. Secure with glue.

Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

Place the six “legs” evenly around the red circle. There should be three on each side. Secure with glue.

Fun Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

Place two wiggly eyes on the smaller black circle. 

Easy Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids to Make

And we’re done!

Fun and Easy Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

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Cute Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

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Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Simple Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

June 10, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

A few years ago, we got to visit the Georgia Aquarium. It was incredible. 

The kids gathered around each display to look at amazing sea creatures, from Beluga whales to otters. 

Some of the animals that caught my eye, though, were the jellyfish. I had never seen them up close before and I’d only ever heard horror stories from childhood classmates who were stung by them at the beach.

I had no clue that jellyfish were so gorgeous. They are truly beautiful.

And now that summer is here (yay!), I wanted to make a new coffee filter craft for kids. So why not try a coffee filter jellyfish craft?

Cute and Easy Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft for Kids

This is a super easy and fun summer craft to share with little ones during the warm weather. It’d also make a perfect addition to an ocean or beach unit study!

Read on to get the full project instructions. And, for more fun with summer crafting, try our Coffee Filter Crab Craft as well! 

This simple coffee filter jellyfish craft is a perfect easy summer craft for kids! Make a few with your little ones this summer!

Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Simple Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

To make this coffee filter jellyfish craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • White basket coffee filter
  • Construction paper
  • Crayons
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Ribbon

How to Make a Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

To get started, use the scissors to cut the coffee filter horizontally. You’ll want to cut about one-third of it off of the bottom.

Easy Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

Use a black crayon to draw the eyes and smiley mouth on the jellyfish.

Fun and Easy Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

Now, color the entire coffee filter with a bright color. You can use any color you like here, because jellyfish come in a huge variety of colors. 

We went with red purple for a nice contrast to the blue of the construction paper.

After you finish coloring the coffee filter, use a glue stick to glue it near the center of the paper. Make sure the paper is laid vertically. You’ll need room at the bottom for the jellyfish tentacles.

Making an Easy Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

Use the scissors to cut a few pieces of ribbon from the spool. We only cut five, but you can cut as many as you like.

Easy Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft for Kids

Carefully lift the bottom of the coffee filter and lay each piece of ribbon underneath. Space them out so that they’re fairly evenly distributed.

Stick them to the paper with the glue stick and then press the coffee filter back on top to keep them in place.

If you want the tentacles to look a little curly, run each piece of ribbon against the open pair of scissors. You’ll see each ribbon start to curl afterwards. (Only an adult should perform this part to avoid cutting little fingers, even with child-safe scissors.)

Making a Simple Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

Draw a few ocean waves at the top and the bottom and you’re done!

Super Easy Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

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Easy Paper Roll Rocket Craft for Kids

May 27, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Summer is my favorite time of year. By far.

But it’s also the time when the kids and I are most relaxed with our learning. Even though we have school year-round, we tend to take it easy during the summer months. It gives us more time for the beach (a requirement each year).

So it’s always fun to try some easy summer crafts during our learning downtime. And that’s why I love this easy paper roll rocket craft!

Fun and Easy Paper Roll Rocket Craft for Kids to Make

It’s a simple project that you can make with the kids in just a few minutes. And, if you’re studying space over the summer, it’d be a perfect fit for a solar system unit study!

Read on to see how to make this easy kids’ craft yourself!

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Make this easy paper roll rocket craft with the kids this summer! So fun for a long summer afternoon of crafting!

Easy Paper Roll Rocket Craft for Kids

I love how simple this project is! It’s perfect for crafting with the kids during summer break. 

Easy Paper Rocket Craft

Plus, it’s fun to take outside and pretend to fly. Just hand one to your little one and watch them zoom around pretending to take off into space!

Making a Paper Rocket Craft

To make this simple paper rocket craft for kids, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Colored cardstock
  • Paper towel roll
  • Washable paint
  • Scissors
  • Paintbrush
  • Hot glue sticks
  • Hot glue gun

Paper Rocket Craft for Kids

To start, cut the paper towel roll into two pieces. One piece should be slightly longer than the other.

We’re making two paper roll rocket crafts out of one paper towel roll.

Fun Paper Roll Rocket Craft

Paint each piece of the paper towel roll. We used a yellow paint, but any color will do.

Let the paint dry completely.

Making a Paper Roll Rocket Craft

Trace the lid of a mason jar or cup twice onto a colored piece of cardstock. You will be making one cone-shaped top for each rocket.

Use scissors to cut out each circle. Afterward, cut one slit to the center on each circle.

Remember: if you want the kids to help with this part, use child-safe scissors that are safe for little fingers.

Easy Paper Roll Rocket Craft

Form each circle into a cone shape by pulling the two ends together. Use the hot glue gun to seal each cone closed.

NOTE: Use caution with working with hot glue around small children.

Fun and Easy Paper Roll Rocket Craft

Now cut four triangles about three to four inches wide from the colored cardstock. You’ll use two of these for each rocket.

Working from the top of each triangle, cut a slit from the point down, stopping just before the bottom of each triangle.

Paper Rocket Craft for Kids to Make

Carefully cut four slits onto the bottom of each painted tube. Make sure that each cut is directly across from the cut on the opposite side. 

Slide one triangle up through two bottom slits. The triangle should be placed in two slits that are diagonal.

Then slide the second triangle through the other two slits. This triangle will crisscross the other, forming an X at the bottom of the rocket.

Super Easy Paper Roll Rocket Craft

Now cut six quarter-sized circles from the colored cardstock.

Use the hot glue gun to glue three circles onto each paper towel roll.

Simple Paper Rocket Craft

And we’re done! Look how bright and colorful these rocket crafts are!

Easy Paper Rocket Craft for Kids

Such a fun and easy project for the kids!

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Hi! I'm Selena, an A.D.D. mom married to an A.D.D. husband. We're parenting two kids with A.D.D., one with A.D.H.D., and an energetic elementary learner.
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