Use this day and night art project to learn about warm and cool colors. Kids will love this simple art project where they color one half of a day and night scene in cool colors and the other half in warm colors. This is a fun and simple way to learn about color. 

 

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Learn about the human skeleton with this collection of easy and fun human skeleton activities for kids! We have put together a collection of 7 of our favorite human skeleton-themed activities for kids, including an exciting selection of sensory play, crafts, and fun facts!

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With Halloween almost here, what better time for a Halloween sensory bin? Kids will love to pretend they're doing magic spells, digging out skeletons, and so much more. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started with this Halloween sensory play activity.

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If you are looking for a last-minute Halloween craft for kids, then you will love this printable Halloween card craft! These handmade Halloween cards are extra special as you can fold them in half to create a pumpkin shape and then when you open them you will reveal a surprise Halloween character! Kids of all ages will love these fun DIY Halloween cards. So what are you waiting for scroll down for step-by-step directions on how to make your own Halloween cards. 

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Make the kids scream with joy, making this spooky self-portrait for kids inspired by Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ painting. This Halloween art project The Scream Painting for Kids is a marvellous hands-on way to explore a little bit of art history with the kids during the scariest month of the year.

 

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Whether you are a parent looking for new and fun ideas to try with the kids at home or you're a teacher trying to add some extra fun into the classroom this fall, we've got you covered with this fantastic Pumpkin Volcano experiment for kids!

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Planning and hosting a toddler’s birthday party doesn’t need to be stressful. The secret to a stress-free and fun party is to keep it simple. A Teddy Bear Picnic Party is perfect for celebrating a first or second birthday. Invite your guests to bring a teddy and get ready for lots of fun! 

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Bring some natural elements to your craft activities and get inspired by fall leaves with these adorable Leaf Templates that you can use for tons of different leaf crafts and activities! Scroll through our list of craft ideas that can be made using these printable leaf template outlines and check out the most adorable leaf bunting craft! 

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Corner bookmarks are easily one of my favourite crafts to make. These animal bookmarks are great for kids of all ages and make for an enjoyable farm animal craft! We have even included templates to make this even easier. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started creating your own farm animal corner bookmarks!

 

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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.


 

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This straw painting fall tree art is a lot of fun to create! We love trying out different painting ideas, and the process of blowing paint with straws is definitely a fun one! Using fall colors and our tree template, you can easily create your own beautiful fall tree art in no time.

 

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It's amazing how a simple painting technique, such as blow painting, can bring out so much creativity in our kids! This playful printable lung craft is great for children learning about the human body and our respiratory system. Kids will have a ball using their own lungs to blow through a straw to create painty patterns that represent the structure of our lungs. 

Scroll down to get our printable lung template and the instructions!

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If you're looking for colour mixing activities, we have a treat for you today! We've rounded up our favourite colour mixing activities and creative colour wheel ideas. With over twenty different options, you're sure to find some fun activities to try. They're great for teaching toddlers and preschoolers their colours, as well as for older children wanting to explore colour mixing.

  

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Diorama projects are a great way for kids to engage in hands-on learning. If you're looking for a fun desert craft, you're going to love this desert diorama activity! Kids will have the opportunity to engage in activities such as colouring, cutting, gluing, and more as they create their desert scene. We even have a desert diorama printable pack you can grab before you get started.

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If you're looking for a colour mixing activity that toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy, you have to check out our printable colour wheel! It's a great chance to practice colour theory. Plus, this colour wheel for kids is a great reference for painting projects. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your own printable colour wheel.

 

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Apple-themed art and craft activities are always popular at this time of year as autumn crafts get underway. If you are looking for a fun and easy art activity for preschoolers, painting with apples can be a great way to have fun! Use our free A is for apple printable worksheet to help your child learn the letter A whilst having fun getting messy painting with apples!  

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Time to get creative!  Today we're sharing a few awesome Printable Tree Templates and one unique painting technique. The black glue tree craft made using our free tree template is perfect for getting our little ones to explore their creativity and welcome Fall in a fun way, but what is really great about these tree templates is that they can be used for any season and for so many different crafts. It would be really fun to use them to make a tree craft for every season. 

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Have a little who just loves air dry clay projects? They are going to love this cat craft for kids that doubles as a DIY clay ring dish perfect for gifting. There are only a few steps and a limited list of supplies needed for this cute cat craft. Follow the steps below to make your very own air-dry clay ring dish!

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If you're looking to practice scissor skills with your toddler or preschooler, you're going to love this hair cut toilet paper roll craft idea! It's way better than worksheets, and kids are sure to have lots of fun. Follow the step-by-step directions below to create your own construction tube craft.

  

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Do you have a curious toddler on your hands? Perhaps you need some structured toddler activities for a little quiet time, or you want to provide guided play activities to encourage learning and development of essential skills. Either way, we've got you covered with loads of fun and engaging activities for toddlers.

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If you're looking for some fun baby footprint art, you are going to LOVE this air dry clay baby footprint craft! These little baby footprint clay dishes make great gifts for loved ones or just as a keepsake to display at home. The best part is that making a baby footprint clay bowl is pretty simple to do. Follow the step-by-step directions below to start making your very own clay dishes with tiny rainbow footprints! 

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If you're looking for a fun activity that uses real flowers, you're going to love this hammered flower art activity! It uses very simple materials and an easy process, but the results are incredible. Young children will have fun with this, but older kids will too! Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started.

 

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If you're looking for a fun flower painting idea, you're going to love this celery flower painting! With just a few simple supplies, kids will get to make their own by printing roses on paper. Toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids are sure to enjoy creating a rose painting using a simple celery rose stamp. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own!

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Spring and summer are the perfect time to make some flower crafts with the kids. Today, we're going to focus on flower painting ideas for kids to encourage kids to paint using different materials. Painting is a great way to reinforce colour identification with toddlers and preschoolers. It's also terrific for introducing concepts of colour mixing, complementary colours, contrasting colours, and so much more. But, primarily, painting is about fun and creativity!

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If you are looking for easy rock painting ideas for kids you will love these painted rock fairy houses. Follow our step by step instructions to learn how to make painted rock fairy houses using a few simple rock painting supplies. Kids will love this easy painted rock craft which will leave them with a fairy garden full of colourful painted rock houses. Even toddlers and preschoolers can get involved with making and then playing with this fun fairy garden idea. 

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You are going to love this list of art projects for kids! Art is a wonderful creative outlet for kids of all ages. Trying different art techniques and exploring various materials encourages creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and many other valuable skills. Plus, creating art is just plain fun! 

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Handprint flowers make for a fun craft on rainy days, Mother's Day, or even Teacher Appreciation Day. Toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids will love making this handprint flower bouquet craft! Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own.

  

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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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