Take a look at this set of adorable under-the-sea colouring pages. We have 12 free printable colouring pages for you to print at home. This under-the-sea themed printable set includes a mermaid, dolphin, turtle, fish, crab, octopus, whale and seahorse. These under-the-sea creatures would be perfect for younger kids to colour as part of an ocean or summer project.

 

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Summer is here and that means it's time for lots of outside time! My kids love to collect rocks and what better way to put them to good use than with these kindness rocks? Kids of all ages will love painting kindness rocks to hide around the local area or gift to loved ones. It's super easy to do and a great outside activity! Follow the step by step directions below to make your very own kindness rocks!

 

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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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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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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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You have to give this Van Gogh Sunflowers art for kids a try! It is such a bright and colourful art project and you can learn a little about art history as you get creative. We are really enjoying finding out about various famous artists at the moment and this Van Gogh art project for kids definitely hasn't disappointed! Using our Van Gogh Sunflowers printable this sunflower art project couldn't be easier to prepare. 

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Sprinkle in some magical fairy dust and make the fairies come to life with this enchanted Flower Fairy Craft made using real pieces of nature!

 

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Show your little ones the magic behind nature by Growing Sunflowers in Pots at home!

 

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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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If you're looking for fun new ways to explore art with kids, you are going to LOVE this fish art for kids. It's inspired by Paul Klee's Fish Magic painting and is perfect for preschoolers on up. This DIY scratch art painting is such a fun and exciting way to explore different colours, textures, and mediums within art. Scroll down below for step by step directions and make your very own Fish Magic Paul Klee art for kids.

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Celebrate earth day on 22nd April by making a planet earth craft with the kids. Making this stunning earth day black glue craft whilst talking about our earth is a great way of introducing young children to the idea that our beautiful earth is very precious and we need to look after it. Use our free earth printable template to create the earth shape in this craft and complete the craft by drawing around your hands.

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Are you ready for a fun reading challenge for the kids?! You and the kids are going to love this reading scavenger hunt. It is full of cute images for children to color once they have read the relevant books.

Hunt through your book collection to find books on fun topics like aliens, friendship and witches and then snuggle up and get ready to read.

 

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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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Introduce kids to color mixing with this rainbow walking water science experiment. This fun and seemingly magical science project for kids is fascinating to watch and will leave kids asking lots of questions. 

This walking water experiment is a perfect science experiment for preschoolers, as it is easy to set up and it gives children the opportunity to discover what happens when they mix primary colours together. 

We have included a free printable you can use to record their thoughts. The walking water 'rainbow' created at the end of this experiment looks AMAZING and makes this a perfect activity for a rainbow-themed project! 

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Use our bunny template to create a colourful piece of crayon resist art. Alternatively, use the simple bunny outline to create your own spring or easter craft for kids. The choice is yours!

 

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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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This colour-changing flowers science experiment for kids is such a fun science project. Whether you are looking for easy science experiments for preschoolers or for older kids, this fun science experiment is perfect.

Kids will be fascinated as they watch the flower petals changing colour and learn about how plants drink water! The rainbow-coloured flowers look so pretty too! This cool science experiment is really easy to set up, and the flowers change colour quite quickly (within about an hour), so there isn't too long to wait to see the change.

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Have fun using these printable Easter colouring pages to create a cute 3D Easter craft for kids! Simply colour each of the three layers of the Easter printable and then glue them together to create a free-standing 3D Easter scene. 

 

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Kids will go crazy over this Cardboard Bunny Craft! Easter-themed crafts are perfect for keeping the kids busy right now. There's something so cute and special about the Easter season and especially, all the bunnies-inspired crafts! Our bunny template makes it easy to put this cute bunny craft together, you just need to grab your supplies and get ready to spend some amazing craft-time with your kids!

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With Spring already here, what better time for a super fun and adorable Easter bunny craft? You're going to love this no-sew sock bunny craft perfect for kids of all ages. It's perfect for using up all those socks who lost their match, too. Just follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own DIY sock bunny!

 

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