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Crafts for Kids
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Crafts for Kids
 PLEASE NOTE: Below is a list of fun and crafty ideas. If you are looking for ART LESSONS (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, etc.), CLICK HERE.
 HOLIDAY/SEASONAL CRAFTS
Here you can find lots of great monthly crafts for kids of all ages. Search by month or holiday. [read more]
ABSTRACT ART T-SHIRTS Gr. 4-6
April Scurlock uses t-shirts as canvas. This is a great way for students to express themselves.
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BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES K-2
Angela Hopkins shares a terrific butterfly making lesson for the little ones using coffee filters.
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BEESWAX CANDLE FLOWERS K-2
Nicole shows you how to create flower candles using beeswax sheets and cookie cutters.
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 BIRD BINOCULARS K-2
Teach your students how to look for birds with their own crafty binoculars. Jackie shows you how.
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 BOTTLE CAP LOCKET K+
Cheri Lord shows you how to create clever lockets using recycled bottle caps.
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► More Valentine's Day Crafts
BOTTLE OF TREASURE all ages
Learn how to make your own glittery treasure bottle with the help of Ayla, Vaughn, DezaRae, KiAsia and Kirema. [read more]
 BUG VILLAGE Gr 3+
All you need for this craft are a few sticks, some acorn tops, rocks, and imagination! From Amanda Formaro. [read more]
 BUTTERFLY BAGGIES K-2
Lee Popham shows us how to create butterflies using tissue paper and sandwich baggies. [read more]
COUPONS FROM THE HEART K-6
This is an "I Owe You" Coupon craft idea from Holly Harvey. [read more]
 CLAY POT SNOWMEN All Ages
This darling snowman and snowwoman make the perfect couple. All bundled up for a cold winter's day, and so easy, younger kids can make them too! From Amanda Formaro.
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► More Christmas/Holiday Crafts
 CLAY POT WINTER FRIENDS All Ages
These winter friends are looking cool in their ice blue outfits, just waiting for the ice rink to open! From Amanda Formaro.
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 CLOTHESPIN MAGNETS K+
Amanda Formaro shows you how to create treasure from trash. [read more]
 CRAFT STICK TREES all ages
This simple craft is a great way to celebrate the coming of fall, even for the younger set. No patterns are required, just sticks, foam or felt and a little imagination. From Amanda Formaro.
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CREATIVE PICTURE FRAMES K-8
Judith Walsh and Ryan Hecker share their idea for making picture frames with wooden craft sticks. [read more]
 CUTLERY WIND CHIMES all ages
Recycle plastic cutlery and a paper plate to make a set of wind chimes. [read more]
 DINOSAUR EGGS Gr. 4-6
Create your own game while you dabble in discovery and history. From Craftbits. [read more]
EASY BIRD FEEDER K-6
By using paper plates and toilet paper rolls and turning them into bird feeders, children can give back to the environment. From Adrienne Bolles. [read more]
EASY RECIPE HOLDER K-6
Have a look at Tami Allen's crafty idea which turns flower pots into recipe holders. [read more]
 EGG CUP FLOWERS Gr. 2-6
Create fabulous flowers by recycling egg cartons! [read more]
 FALL LEAVES T-SHIRT all ages
This adorable shirt can be made for either a boy or a girl. So colorful and vibrant they are definitely going to love it! From Amanda Formaro.
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 FLOWER PEN Gr. 4-6
Make this unique garden pen with instructions from Raelle. [read more]
 FLOWER POWER JEWEL BOX Gr. 4+
This adorable box is all "girl" with its flower motif and fun fur lining. Find out how to make it with Amanda Formaro. [read more]
FRIENDSHIP PINS all ages
This is a tried and true craft which is great to give to and trade with friends and family. From Maria Lillard. [read more]
GLASS SAND ART K-2
Linda Otis-Gutman shows us how to use salt instead of sand to create fun glass sculptures. [read more]
 GROCERY BAG KITES K-6
Go fly a kite made from paper grocery bags and paint. [read more]
HAND PRINT ANGELS K-2
You can create angels with your younger students. Carol Ingram shows you how. [read more]
 JELLYBEAN SWEET JAR all ages
A sweet gift idea! From Craftbits. [read more]
MACARONI PICTURE FRAME Gr. 7-8
A tried and true favorite, Debbie Howard shares a fun way for students and children to make inexpensive picture frames. [read more]
 MILK CARTON PEN POT Gr. 2+
Micky Carline shows you how to create a one-of-a-kind pen holder using an old milk carton and some magazines. [read more]
 MINI VASE all ages
Recycle paper (or plastic) drinking cups to make this mini vase. [read more]
 NAPKIN RINGS all ages
Recycle paper towel or toilet paper rolls to make these napkin rings. [read more]
MUFFIN FLOWERS K-6
Your students can use muffin cups and magic markers to create 3-D flowers. From Leslie Edwards. [read more]
 MY HANDPRINT K-2
Julia Wallace has a fun handprint craft idea, complete with a poem. [read more]
 PAINTED ROCKS Gr. K-12
Using paint and glue, students can create wonderful works of art while learning about geology! [read more]
PAPER AND CLOTHESPIN DRAGONFLIES PreK-2
Students will manipulate paper to create a dragonfly. From Coree Snyder. [read more]
 PAPER QUILLING Gr. 4+
Students will learn about paper quilling and the art of rolled paper. From Mary Breveleri. [read more]
 PAPER BAG TREES all ages
Grab a brown paper lunch bag and some colored tissue paper to make this easy and fun tree that appears to be blowing in the wind. From Amanda Formaro. [read more]
 PLUSH PAINT PAIL PALS K+
When your kids have finished off the paint in those little plastic containers, what do you do with them? How about making these darling little magnets! From Amanda Formaro. [read more]
POP BOTTLE FLOWERS K-2
These are easy flowers for young children to make. From Mary Beth Knippel. [read more]
 POPSICLE® STICK KIDS K-2
Your kinderartists will love creating these little characters. From Amanda Formaro. [read more]
 RECYCLING PROJECTS K+
Here find tons of idea for making art on a shoestring using recycled materials. [read more]
RECYCLED LID ORNAMENT Gr. 4-8
This craft shows you how you and your students can create beautiful holiday ornaments using recycled materials. From Connie Miller. [read more]
► More Holiday Crafts
 SALTDOUGH LADYBUG K+
Kids love to create things, and so do grown ups! This darling little ladybug makes a great shelf adornment or a welcome visitor on your desk. From Amanda Formaro. [read more]
 SKETCHBOOKS! MAKE YOUR OWN Gr. 2-12
A great way to start the new year is to encourage your students to create a place for all of their clever creations. [read more]
 SNOW GLOBES K-6
Learn how to make your own snow globes. From Dee Cantrell. [read more]
 SNOWMAN WALLHANGING All Ages
This cheerful snowman will greet visitors as they come in the door. Hang him on the door, in the entryway, above your kitchen counter, wherever his cheerful face fits best!
From Amanda Formaro.
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 STICK PEOPLE SCULPTURES K-4
Taking the "stick person drawing" into a three dimensional sculpture. From Megan. [read more]
STYROFLAKES K-2
Make a decorative snowflake with Linda Gilson. [read more]
► More Snowflake Crafts
 TISSUE PAPER SUNFLOWERS Gr. K-6
Students will make their own colorful sunflowers using tissue paper and glue. [read more]
 WASTE NOT PICTURE FRAMES All Ages
These easy and personalized frames make wonderful gifts for relatives. From Amanda Formaro. [read more]
 WASTE NOT SNOWMAN All Ages
There are plenty of crafts you can make from items found around the house, or even those headed for the garbage can. From Amanda Formaro. [read more]
WINTER WONDERLAND WINDOWS K-2
Introduce young children to landscape painting and give them a hands-on experience with different media. From Felicity Green of the Walters Art Gallery. [read more]
 WOOD SCRAP SNOWMAN All Ages
If you have access to some small wood scraps, or perhaps a board you can cut up, you can make these cute little additions to your holiday shelves.
From Amanda Formaro.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS
175 Easy-To-Do Everyday Crafts
by Sharon Dunn Umnik
A treasury of toys, games, and gifts that are easy for even first-time craft makers are constructed from everyday objects and recyclable materials, and include a Racing Car, Miniature Castle, Cereal Box Scrapbook, and Watermelon Checkerboard.
Craft Fun
by Kim Solga
Ninety-two fantastic, unique and easy-to-make projects kids will love to do!
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