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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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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