Did you know that messy play is good for kids? While it can be a little nerve-wracking for parents to think of cleaning up a huge mess, this type of play is crucial for a child’s growth and development. And if you’re looking for ways to encourage this type of activity, we’ve compiled a big list of messy play ideas you can try with your kids.

 

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Invite your kids to enjoy a peaceful art session at home with this lovely Georges Seurat Pointillism for kids art activity! 

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If you have a child that absolutely ADORES sea creatures, you are going to love this seahorse craft. Toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids will all enjoy putting together this seahorse paper craft. It's such a fun ocean-themed craft idea. We have included a free seahorse template to make it super easy! Scroll down below for step-by-step directions to make your fun seahorse!

 

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Nature is the ultimate artist and you are going to LOVE this set of nature crafts for kids! With so many stunning colours, shapes, and textures, it's no wonder we feel so inspired when we're in the outdoors. If you enjoy nature as much as we do, it's time to bring the elements of your outdoor adventures into your crafts. 

 

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If you're looking for a fun color wheel idea or a turtle craft, you're going to love this turtle color wheel for kids! Learn how to make a color wheel using our fun turtle color wheel template.  Simply print, paint, and learn about primary colors and secondary colors as you make this colorful turtle craft! Follow the step by step directions below to make your very own turtle color wheel kids craft!

 

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What do you get when you combine summer camp with arts and crafts? A happy camper! We're sharing some of the best summer camp crafts for kids to keep them entertained all summer long. Whether you're having a summer camp in your own backyard or hosting or working at a summer camp, these easy camp crafts are the perfect form of entertainment.

 

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If you're looking for a fun last minute fathers day craft, this fathers day rocket card is perfect! This fathers day craft uses a free printable fathers day card to color and assemble. It's easy to complete, fun to color, and kids can pick from a variety of different templates. Scroll down below for complete step by step directions on how to make your own fathers day rocket card.

 

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Are you looking for a fun handprint idea for Father's Day? Toddlers and preschoolers will have so much making Father's Day handprint art that looks just like Dad! This handprint art for dad is easy to make following our easy step by step instructions. Young kids will love thinking about what colour Dads hair, skin and clothes should be painted. Make the handprint art on card to create an easy Father's Day card or add it to a canvas and you have a fun handmade Father's Day gift idea.

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Learn how to make a clay footprint bowl keepsake using our easy diy instructions. Use baby or toddler footprints and air dry clay to make a heart shaped ring dish craft to treasure forever. This beautiful clay bowl keepsake would make the perfect homemade gift idea for parents or grandparents. Your foot shaped dish could be used as a jewelry dish, key bowl or as a footprint keepsake ornament. Older kids could even use this technique to design a clay bowl of their own! 

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Kids are going to have a blast making these adorable playdough snails! These little cuties live in most backyards, and kids are obsessed with them, so what better way to encourage your child's love of snails than to make some from playdough! 

 

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This cut-and-paste snail craft ticks every box in our crafts-kids-will-love list! It is easy to make using our simple, ready-to-print snail template and the perfect craft for kids who like hunting for and making minibeasts! 

 

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Salt dough crafts are so easy to make, and I totally love our latest keepsake, a salt dough handprint bowl. Follow our simple instructions and salt dough recipe to make your own salt dough bowl in the shape of your child's hand.

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Are you looking for an easy Father's Day card idea? Making a Father's Day tie card is such a fun and easy Father's day craft that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to make for dad. Kids can use their fingerprints or design their own paper craft tie to let dad know that he is tie-riffic! We have included a free printable tie template to make it extra easy for the kids to make dad this special tie card for Father's Day.

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Baby footprints are so tiny and adorable! What better way to treasure your babies footprints than to display them alongside a baby footprint quote or poem. We have a selection of 6 different free printable footprint poems and quotes to make creating this beautiful baby craft really easy. A keepsake poem next to little footprints would make a wonderful gift for mom for Mother's Day, Dad for Father's Day or as a personalised gift for grandparents, it would even be a fun Valentine's Day craft for babies to make!

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If you have a collection of paper bags lying around, making this paper bag bee craft is the perfect use for them. Paper bag crafts are always fun to make and I think you will agree that this bee craft for kids is adorable! You can make your own paper bag bee in no time at all using our paper bag bee template. Toddlers and preschoolers are going to love this one!

 

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Use our bee template to make the cutest bee craft for kids. From toddlers to preschoolers, this adorable cut-and-paste bee craft is the perfect activity for kids to enjoy on a spring day.

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If you've been following us for a while, you might notice quite a few process art activities that we regularly engage the kids in. But what is process art for kids? More importantly, why should YOU seek out process based art activities for your children? Well, I think it's time we talk about just that! I'll explain not only what process art is and why you should care... but also how it differs from other art projects, how to get started, and I'll even share some of our favourite process art ideas for preschoolers, toddlers and older kids!

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If you're looking for a fun flower craft to do for spring or even Mother's Day, you'll love this one! This flower craft uses a printable flower template allowing you to mix and match different flower heads, stems and vases. Kids will love having so many options to choose from and how cute does the photo version look! Scroll down below for step by step directions showing you how to use your flower template to make this fun flower craft.

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Get creative and make your own rainforest diorama box using just a few craft supplies.  To create a simple diorama for kids all you need is a small postal box, markers and some rocks! Thats it! Kids will love getting creative and using their imagination with this fun open-ended rainforest craft. 

 

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This is the cutest Mother's Day craft for kids! Make Moms day by giving her a beautiful footprint butterfly alongside our printable Mother's Day poem. This butterfly Mother's Day card made from baby or toddlers footprints looks adorable and will be treasured for years to come. To make this easy Mother's Day craft simply print out the Mother's Day poem, add footprints and write a personalised message inside your Mother's day card! 

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You are going to love these easy science experiments for kids! Children were born to be scientists and many of them have been experimenting in daily life from a young age. Kids are naturally curious, and these easy science projects are perfect for them. Here are a few of our favourite easy science experiments that your kids are going to love. These cool science experiments are easy to do and fun for all ages from toddlers and preschoolers upwards.

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With this marvellous warm colors and cool colors city skyline art project, kids will be able to explore the key concept of warm and cool colors in art in an entertaining and creative way! 

 

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Invite your kids to explore Andy Warhol's art style with this delightful Flower Pop Art for Kids! This Andy Warhol inspired pop art project would work for so many different occasions. It would make a beautiful spring or summer art project, it would also make a super Mother's Day card, or you could even paint all the flowers red like poppies and use it as a Remembrance Day craft. The options are endless, but one thing is for sure, this flower art for kids looks beautiful when finished!

 

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An easy teapot craft for kids with a free printable teapot template. Tell someone they are tea-riffic and let them enjoy a nice relaxing cup of tea with this easy paper craft. Simply decorate the teapot template and add a teabag. This teapot craft would make a perfect Mother's Day teapot card or it could be used as a thank you teachers appreciation card for a special teacher or childminder. Babies and toddlers could personalise their teapot with paint or by adding fingerprints, whilst preschoolers may enjoy glueing on sequins or adding stickers.

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Kids big and small are going to LOVE this build a bird nest playdough activity! The possibilities are endless with this nature activity for your child! This bird nest craft is also a great sensory and fine motor activity that will give your child hours of fun! 

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Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and so much more! Through forest school children are given an opportunity to get outdoors and learn new skills.

 

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Have fun creating your own Great Wave Art Project this summer! Using our wave printable it couldn't be easier to create your own version of this famous piece of Japanese art. Have fun experimenting with paint and learn about value in art along the way. Ready?

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You are going to love these famous artists' art projects for kids! Exploring famous artists for kids is lots of fun and a great opportunity to expose even the youngest children to new art processes and techniques. Teaching kids about art history can inspire some exciting artist-inspired art projects.

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Would you like to attract more birds to your yard? It's easy to do with a bit of birdseed and ingenuity. These homemade DIY bird feeders for kids are easy to make, mostly using items you already have at home. Oranges, apples, milk jugs, plastic bottles, and teacups are just a few of the things you can make wonderful bird feeders from. 

  

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I can't believe summer is already here! What better way to celebrate the start of summer than with this fun and easy sunflower craft? Sunflowers are such a beautiful flower and I know toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids will have lots of fun learning how to make sunflower paintings! It's such an easy sunflower craft that you will enjoy doing with your kids using a toilet paper roll stamp. Follow the step by step directions below to make your very own preschool sunflower craft.

 

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