If you are looking for a handmade birthday card to colour you are going to love this printable birthday card for kids to make. Kids of all ages will have so much fun making this attention-grabbing birthday cake pop art for kids... Warhol-style!

Handmade birthday card to colour - birthday cake pop art for kids
 
If you're looking for an art project that is both fun and challenging, try out pointillism art for kids. It is so much fun and children can get really creative with it.  This art technique involves creating images with tiny dots of color, which can be a great way to learn about patience and precision as well as color theory.

Pointillism art for kids
 
Have fun cotton ball painting and use our dinosaur template to create a cool dinosaur painting! This dinosaur art project is an excellent painting idea for toddlers and preschoolers alike! Kids will have so much fun making dinosaur art inspired by these awesome prehistoric animals! It's super-duper easy to make thanks to our free printable dinosaur template.

Cotton ball painting dinosaur art preschool
 
With Halloween heading our way, what better time to learn all about the human body? Kids are sure to love this fun craft stick skeleton craft! With a handful of craft sticks and a few other basic supplies, you'll have a fun Halloween craft to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy. Follow the step-by-step directions to make your very own skeleton craft.

Skeleton craft

 
Keep the birds happy with this pine cone bird feeder! Kids will love making their own DIY bird feeders and then watching birds come to eat from them. There are so many different ways to make bird feeders at home, and this has to be one of the easiest! 


pine cone bird feeder
 
Can you believe that Halloween is already sneaking up on us? What better time to do a spider web craft? Toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids will all love this simple paper plate spider web. It's a great chance to practice fine motor skills while getting ready for the fun holiday. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions to make your own spider web craft this Halloween!

spider web craft

Here we have 25 fun hands-on counting activities for toddlers and preschoolers! To learn all other math skills, kids must first learn to count. Counting is the foundation of all other math skills such as addition, subtraction, and using money. Some kids enjoy practicing their numbers, but others—not so much! How can you make it fun? Try one of these 25 hands-on counting activities for kids.

Hands on counting activities
 
We talk a lot about sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers, but did you know sensory play for babies is also beneficial? It can really help with their development in a variety of ways that you don't want to miss out on. I'll be breaking down why sensory pay for babies is important, suggesting a few baby sensory play ideas by age, as well as sharing some important safety tips.

 
I can't believe that Halloween is right around the corner already! What better way to gear up for the season than with a fun pipe cleaner spider craft? Toddlers and preschoolers are sure to love making a spider with pipe cleaners. It's super easy and will only take a few minutes to put together but kids are sure to love it. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own pipe cleaner spider.

Pipe cleaner spider craft
 
Mud play is so much fun! Kids will have hours of fun with this easy-to-set-up mud activity! Using mud, sprinkles and ice cream cones kids can get involved in some messy pretend play as they set up their own role-play ice cream shop.

Mud play
 
Nothing can beat the cuteness of this handprint cow craftThis adorable cow handprint is a lovely craft for toddlers and preschoolers. It would be really fun to make as part of a farm animal project. 

handprint cow craft
 
Make your own adorable Henri Matisse Collage! Kids will have a blast creating their own Mattise-inspired composition. This Henri Matisse art project for kids is easy and mess-free. We have even included a Matisse shapes printable to make this art project super easy.

Matisse for Kids - Matisse Collage Art Project

 
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.

Messy play ideas
 
Have a child who is in love with lions right now? They will LOVE this paper bag puppet lion craft! Paper bag puppets make for a world of fun for kids of all ages. Toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids will love this paper bag lion craft. We've even included a free printable lion template to make it easy for you. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own easy lion craft.

Paper bag puppet lion craft
 
Paper bag puppets in the form of a tiger craft are so much fun! Your toddler, preschooler, and older child will get a lot of play out of this tiger paper bag craft. We have included a free tiger template to make it super easy. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your own paper bag puppet.

paper bag puppet tiger craft

 
I really don't want to say this out loud, but that time in the school summer holidays when we have to start thinking about back to school is fast approaching! In order to avoid the last-minute school uniform rush, or more importantly the sizes needed selling out, it's time to start buying new school shoes and uniforms ready for the new school year. 

back to school essentials

 
We love sensory play activities in our home and this sand tray for writing has turned into one of my kid's favorites. They get completely engrossed and have so much joy playing with it!

Sand tray for writing

 
Halloween will be here in no time, and we've got a serious case of the creepy-crawlies! But hold the screams because we're talking about spider crafts, not actual spiders. (Thank goodness, right?)

Easy spider crafts for kids
 
Turn dental health into a colorful game with this awesome dental health color matching activity! Toddlers and preschoolers will love this dental health activity that doubles up as a fun color activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Use this color matching activity during dental health week or at any time of year to teach your little one about looking after their teeth.

Dental health color matching activity
 

Does your toddler, preschooler, or older kid absolutely love whales? If so, they are going to love helping with this whale craft as their next afternoon project. We have even included a free whale template to make this whale paper craft super easy! Follow the step by step directions below to get started on your paper whale craft.

Whale craft for kids
 
Germs can be a scary thing for kids to learn about, but it doesn't have to be! That's why we came up with this great Germ Craft. Have fun teaching kids about germs, how they spread and how to be safe with this adorable germ craft that kids will love making!

Germ craft - a fun way to teach kids about germs.

Small world play is such a great activity to engage in with toddlers and preschoolers. This all about me activity is not only fun and exciting, but helps toddlers and preschoolers develop important skills. The characters help develop language, communication, and encourage imagination. It's easy to put together and is incredibly versatile, too. Follow the step by step directions below to use these fun characters for some small world play!

Mini Me All About Me Activity Small World Play

Here we have a list of over 25 fun transportation activities for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy! Do you have a toddler or preschooler who's obsessed with planes, trains, and automobiles? It's no wonder! These vehicles capture the attention of kids of all ages, especially little ones who are just beginning to explore the world around them. Tap into that interest with this list of transportation crafts and activities for early years. 

Transportation activities for toddlers and preschoolers
 
Movie nights with family are a great tradition. We LOVE to level up the experience by creating a movie night charcuterie board. Kids of all ages are sure to love this as it features all their favorite foods! It's also a great opportunity for using up old candy. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started making your own movie charcuterie board!

Movie night charcuterie board
 
Looking for a fun taste safe sensory play idea for your toddler? You'll love this under the sea sensory bin theme! Toddlers and preschoolers will have so much fun with this engaging and fun sensory activity.  Follow the step by step directions below to get started on your own taste safe sensory bin.

Taste safe sensory play

 
Looking for a fun life cycle of a butterfly project to create with your kids? You're going to love this butterfly life cycle craft made from a paper plate! It's such an easy craft to put together that kids are sure to love creating. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started on your pasta butterfly life cycle craft.

Butterfly life cycle craft
 
Reading is a lifelong habit that kids can form early on. One way to foster this love of reading in your kids (or even yourself) is by making some DIY bookmarks!

These easy bookmark ideas are easy enough for any child to make. They’ll provide hours of crafting fun while also allowing them to create something useful for themselves or others.

DIY bookmarks
 
Painting is so much fun but what if you're struggling for painting ideas? You're going to love these painting prompts for kids! Next time the kids ask what they should paint simply print these painting prompts to encourage them to get creative. Follow the directions below to get your copy and discover how to use these fun painting ideas.

painting prompts
 
This Henri Rousseau-inspired Toucan Art Project is a relaxing art project filled with colour. Learn a little about Henri Rousseau for kids and have fun creating your own Henri Rousseau toucan using our toucan printable, oil pastel, and q tips. 

Henri Rousseau toucan art project for kids
 
Playdough is some of the most magical stuff in the world when you're a kid. As you know, we have quite a collection of playdough recipes, so we've decided to compile some fun-filled playdough activities to go along with them! Next time your child asks what to make with playdough this can be your go to list of playdough ideas! 

Playdough activities
 
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