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Welcome 2026 with this cheerful and simple paper plate New Year project you can create together with your children. 2026 UPDATE – The complimentary New Year craft template is now updated for 2026, so please disregard the year shown in the pictures. Today I’m presenting a yarn and paper plate activity designed to make young … Read more
Embrace the holiday mood by discovering how to create a Christmas paper chain. Make a simple, inexpensive decoration for your home or Christmas tree! Kids and grown-ups will both enjoy this activity. Skills Required: None. You don’t need any previous crafting experience to make these chains. Simply cut the paper, join the ends, and connect … Read more
Discover more than 50 Valentine’s Day perler bead designs! This collection features hearts, flowers, Cupid, and plenty of other fun patterns. What do you remember doing for Valentine’s Day as a child? For me, it involved two main things: making crafts and handing out valentines. By “valentines,” I mean the cards you distribute in the … Read more
Discover how to create Thanksgiving gnomes to complement your seasonal decorations! This simple fall craft is wonderful for both children and grown-ups. Skill Level: Beginner. No previous crafting experience is necessary—you can quickly create a gnome from a paper cone. The project involves cutting with templates, applying paint, and securing pieces with adhesive. Thanksgiving often … Read more
Discover how to create a paper bag turkey, an enjoyable and simple Thanksgiving craft for preschoolers and older children! You’ll only need a few basic materials. It’s an excellent activity for home or the classroom. Skills Needed: None. Children will work with scissors and glue. I’ve included a template, making the pieces easy to cut … Read more
Transform a quotation into an original work of art with this easy cross-stitch-on-canvas guide! This craft is entirely customizable and incredibly enjoyable to create – ideal for presents or decorating your home. I’ve added my complimentary pattern in the post. Required Skill Level: Beginner. To finish this project, you should understand how to paint canvas … Read more
Chinese New Year offers a wonderful opportunity to teach children about cultural customs through practical projects. This Chinese New Year Horse Agamograph printable makes learning enjoyable. Kindergartners and older children can color, cut, and put together an exciting optical illusion craft that shifts as it is viewed from various angles. Designed for the Year of … Read more
Teachers can use this easy handprint apple craft as a first-day-of-school classroom project. It is also a wonderful printable option for families who homeschool their children. Although the This is ME! printable includes additional activities beyond the handprint, such as drawing and writing, this handprint apple requires no preparation and is quick to complete. That … Read more
If Batman is your children’s favorite superhero and you’d like to match a Batman book or film with an enjoyable activity, or you need simple Batman crafts for kids to mark Batman Day, you’ve come to the right place! When my boys were young and going through their superhero stage, I sometimes found it difficult … Read more
This handprint Christmas tree project makes a wonderful activity for families or classrooms. It is an easy craft that creates a lovely decoration for your home or learning space. When several children or the entire family take part in making this Christmas tree, everyone can add their names to the handprints. We enjoy creating handprint … Read more