Whether you're looking for party activities or just something to kill time on a boring day, here are awesome easy kids crafts to keep both them and you occupied!
Easy Kids Crafts | The Ultimate List
I'm always on a hunt for fun things that will not only keep my kids entertained, but will also inspire and teach them creativity, help develop their focus and give them the confidence that even a simple achievement can bring. This list I have today is the perfect spot to look for the things you need to keep your kids totally occupied, and well entertained. Some are even my favorite activities and I believe both parents and adults will find them fun and exciting, too!
1. DIY Sprinkler System For Kids
When it's hot and sunny outside, there's no way to keep the kids inside. Make them a frugal DIY sprinkler system and I'm sure they'll have a great time playing with the water while beating the heat, and you'll love it even more because this project won't hurt your wallet.
2. Homemade Slip N Slide
If the sprinkler system won't appeal much to your kids, here's another option to keep them cool and entertained: a homemade slip n slide. Nothing beats the traditional way having fun right in your backyard.
3. Homemade Playdough
Using basic kitchen ingredients, you can make your own fun with your kids by creating your own playdough. Easy, quick and so frugal, you will never need to purchase it from the store ever again!
4. Duct Tape Wallet
The possibilities of using duct tape for crafts are pretty much unlimited. This easy craft for kids (or kids at heart) is great for a birthday party or rainy day activity. There is no wrong way to design a wallet dragon, you can add glitter, googly eyes, or fabric to make the wallet even more realistic. But ensure to have an adult supervision when using a scissors and razor…as well as if your dragon omes to life and decides to attack!
5. Woven Pipe Cleaner Cans
This woven pipe cleaner can is really simple, easy to make, and inexpensive. It is adorable, it uses recycled cans and inexpensive pipe cleaners, and the finished product looks great. Plus, this project will help your kids organize their little things, which they are more likely to do because it's their own creation.
6. Balloon Bowl From Scratch
Sometimes a little DIY is all you need to keep the kids occupied on a boring afternoon. This balloon bowl is tried and tested, and it never fails. Your kids will not notice that the whole afternoon has passed them by when making this awesome project.
7. DIY Turkey Table Treasure
Thanksgiving Day isn’t just all about food, this holiday also has a room for kids to create a special Thanksgiving kids' craft! Create lasting memories with your kids by making Thanksgiving projects together.
8. Homemade Stuffed Animals
Drop the common store bought toys, create your own stuffed animals that are sure to be the talk of the toy box. From the fabric to eyeballs, this creature is completely customizable to your kids' liking.
9. Little Cardboard Suitcase
If you don’t know what to do with shoe boxes, here's a perfect project for them: little cardboard suitcase! Kids will have fun playing with it and hiding treasures in it! You can also use it as an original storage unit! Upcycling is a fun and easy way to bring the kids together while teaching them valuable lessons about taking a green initiative.
10. Dino Dig Game
Give your kids hours of engaging, hands on playtime with this table top dinosaur fossil dig. Made for under $50, this digging game can be played with over and over, to the delight of your little ones!
11. Build A Hot Wheels Race Track
All it takes to finish this amazing hot wheels track are a couple of cardboard boxes, some glue, and your kids' imagination. I'm pretty sure they'll start to love DIY projects after this awesome project.
12. 12 DIY Busy Boards To Keep Your Toddlers Occupied
Toddlers are the ultimate explorers, eager to learn and play. If you have toddlers at home, this list of DIY busy board ideas will inspire you to make one for them and keep them happily occupied.
13. 12 Fun And Fascinating DIY Baby Toys
Babies love exploring and tinkering with practically anything, and it’s both fun and educational for them to play with interesting toys. But it can get pricey to keep buying name-brand baby toys, so give store-bought toys a break and start DIYing.
14. 4 Homemade Bubble Solution
You can buy commercial bubble solutions at a minimal cost, but making your own homemade bubble solution brings more fun than ever! Make buckets of it and you’ll have an unlimited supply to use anytime the mood strikes!
15. 23 Simple DIY Crafts For Kids
Keeping it simple is a sure way to fire up your kids' creativity. This list of simple DIY crafts for kids will help you and your kids find joy in crafting.
16. 22 Unique Q-Tip Crafts
You will be surprised when finding out what you can make out of q-tips. Art activities are always fun, especially if you're using unique materials for creating. And q-tips are such a fun and unique tool to use.
17. 15 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts For Kids
Upcycling is a great way to share ideas and teach your precious ones about the importance of reusing! Transform paper towel rolls into unique crafts for kids, planters, toy cars, and a ton more.You’ll never think of throwing away all those used TP rolls ever again!
18. 23 DIY Kids Crafts You Can Make In Under An Hour
This list of fun crafts kids can make in under an hour will give them a variety of fun stuff to make keeping their creative juices flowing. From art projects to easy crafts, you won’t run out of things to keep the kids busy.
19. 17 Pipe Cleaners Crafts
When it comes to cool crafts for kids, you can't go wrong with pipe cleaners. They are very safe to use and they come in different colors, too! Spend some quality time with your kids making these cool pipe cleaners crafts!
20. 12 Woodworking Projects
Help your kids boost their creativity and develop motor skills with some woodworking projects perfect for them. They’re fun, easy, and can provide a viable alternative to just watching TV or tinkering with their gadgets.
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21. 30 Easy Craft Projects For Kids
Making DIY projects with your kiddos can be among the most nurturing activities. This list of easy craft projects for kids will excite young minds and enhance the creativity of your adorable little ones! It's an effortless way to bond!
22. 12 DIY Slime Recipes
DIY slime is not only fun to touch, hold, and squeeze but it also brings to much joy to experiment with! Whether the mood for something glowing in the dark strikes or a project reminiscent of your favorite Flubber movie, this list is for you!
23. 12 Fun DIY Teepee Ideas
Teepees aren’t only for playing Cowboys and Indians! They make perfect reading nooks and indoor hideouts. Allow your kids lend you a helping hand with the easier parts of this project so that it can be made exactly to their liking.
24. 15 DIY Kite Making Tutorials
A kite is a super easy craft to make and fun to play with once it’s done. You and your kid will have a ton of joy constructing it and playing with it after.
25. 20 Homeschooler DIY Projects
If you’re taking care of homeschoolers, here are some great DIY projects you can have them do to boost their imagination and creativity. These amazing projects will make your kid’s learning process more fun.
26. 10 Easy DIY Home Projects For Kids You Can Do Together
Kids keep us busy and they fill our house with immeasurable joy and laughter. However, sometimes we tend to run out of craft project ideas that both parent and child will enjoy. That's where these easy DIY home projects for kids come into the scene. You'll love these amazing ideas as your kids will enjoy trying something new, you'll love to take the opportunity to bond with them.
27. 12 Cutest DIY Fairy Garden Ideas And Kits
Nothing can go wrong if you will make a project perfect for kids and the kids at heart. Keep the spirit of magic alive by bonding over this fairy garden making activity.
28. 14 First Day Of School Crafts And Activities
These fun projects are the perfect way to kill time as the school days approach, or make on the first day with the whole classroom! If you’re looking for some fun crafts for kids for their first day of school, check out all the great ideas to get the new school year started off right.
29. 20 Fun And Fascinating Science Projects For Kids Of All Ages
Teach your children interesting science and technology facts by doing experiments with different materials that react in surprising ways. Get ready to see awe and amazement in your kids’ eyes when you share with them the how-to of these fun and easy science projects. Science will be their new favorite subject!
30. 11 President’s Day Crafts
Regardless of which president you’d like to celebrate, the holiday offers a perfect opportunity to treat your little ones to some President’s Day crafts. Teach kids a bit of our president's history while nurturing their imagination.
31. 14 DIY Valentine’s Day Crafts
These kid-friendly DIY Valentine’s Day crafts are sure to take the family get together to the next level. They’re easy, creative, and very fun to make! It’s the perfect way to celebrate family love–and who doesn’t love an excuse to spend quality time with your loved ones, especially with the little ones?
32. 13 Rainy Day Crafts For Kids
These rainy day crafts will keep your restless little ones from getting bored when they can’t run around outdoors. You can’t manipulate the weather, but you CAN alter your routine, and what best is to allow them to do some DIY crafts great for the season.
33. 20 Cute DIY Gifts For Kids To Make
There’s no better gift quite as thoughtful as from kids than something that’s homemade. This list of easy-to-make DIY gift ideas is perfect for family, friends, and teachers! The whole family will have a ton of fun crafting them.
34. 17 Spectacular DIY Kids Tea Party Ideas
Planning your kid's tea party should not be a mundane task. Help your little girls create unforgettable memories with these spectacular tea party ideas you can do for a kid’s tea party. From tea party food to decor, you won’t fall short of ideas to try.
35. 15 DIY Crafts Sleepover Activities
Sleepovers are fun! To help you make it more interesting and entertaining here's a list of enjoyable things to do at as sleepover. From sleepover movies to fun games, you won’t run out of sleepover ideas any kid will enjoy.
36. 25 DIY Crafts For Kids To Do For Summer
Summer crafts are not only fun to make but it can also be very educational. Keep kids entertained, while helping them develop creativity, concentration, and a sense of accomplishment. I'm certain kids of all ages will adore and enjoy these projects.
37. 19 Awesome Birthday Party Craft Ideas
A birthday is not complete without a party! This year, make your kid’s birthday even more special with birthday party crafts and ideas that will wow them and their guests. Make full use of this list of awesome birthday party crafts to make your precious one feel extra special!
38. 20 DIY Summer Games To Entertain Kids
Turn your next family summer game night into your next DIY project! Test your and your kid’s skills by creating summer games that are perfect for the young and young at heart. Let the games begin!
39. 17 Last Minute Halloween Costumes For Kids
Running out of time come Halloween is no problem with these last minute Halloween costumes for kids. This list of awesome Halloween costumes for kids will save you some effort, time, and money!
40. 13 Fun St. Patrick’s Day Games For Kids
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for adults, it’s for kids too. Fun party games don’t have to be expensive crafts either. You just need some creativity and imagination. I’m sure your kids will be so happy with these party games, they may just end up finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
41. 50 Kid’s Party Food Ideas
Make your next party a success with these 50 kid’s party food ideas. They’re guaranteed to be simple and perfectly delicious recipes that will make your child’s party pop.
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Now that you are inspired by all of these great ideas and awesome projects for kids, have an ultimate fun bonding experience with your kids and start making things together. The experience that you and your kids will share is totally priceless and will always be the greatest treasure you and your kids could ever have. I hope you found this helpful and interesting.
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