Looking for a cute handprint craft that your child will love? Try out this handprint bunny craft for your next project. It's perfect for springtime, Easter, or just when you want to make a cute bunny with your toddler or preschooler. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own bunny handprint craft!

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You have to try this bubble wrap shamrock craft! Bubble wrap painting is so much fun for toddlers and preschoolers, add glitter and sparkles and this really is the PERFECT craft to make with young children. Using our printable shamrock template this St Patricks day craft couldn't be any easier. Just scroll down below for step by step directions to make this shamrock craft and to grab your free printable shamrock template.

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Sensory play is so important for kids. This type of play engages the senses and encourages kids to explore the objects and world around them. We've put together some of our most popular Sensory Play Recipes that are great for kids of all ages. You'll find sensory play ideas for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but this type of play is beneficial for older kids.

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Saint Patrick's Day is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate than by making some fun shamrock crafts with the kids? Have fun scrolling through this list of fun four leaf clover and super shamrock crafts for kids.

 

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You are going to love these famous artists' art projects for kids! Exploring famous artists for kids is lots of fun and a great opportunity to expose even the youngest children to new art processes and techniques. Teaching kids about art history can inspire some exciting artist-inspired art projects.

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I am so excited to share this mix and match leprechaun craft with you! I think you will agree that it is totally adorable, especially the photo craft leprechaun made using a child's face. We have included a mix and match printable leprechaun template that can be used in so many different ways to make leprechauns with all kinds of different features. Just scroll on down for your printable and instructions to make your own cute St Patricks Day craft for kids.

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Snow is one of the best things about winter. If you're lucky enough to get snow where you live, you're going to love this list of fun snow activities for kids. 

 

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St. Patrick's Day isn't far away, so that means it's time to make some lucky leprechauns, snazzy shamrocks, and radiant rainbows! We've put together a fantastic list of St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Preschoolers that your little ones are going to love.

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This snowman chocolate bark recipe is the perfect excuse to get your kids in the kitchen with you! It's such a fun idea that uses simple ingredients that all kids will love to decorate! Toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids will enjoy helping you add toppings to this melted chocolate snowman. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started making your own chocolate snowman!

 

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This Andy Warhol Flowers craft is the perfect activity for kids of all ages! Kids will have so much fun learning about Andy Warhol and his style of pop art. We've even included a free flower template to make it super easy! Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your own pop art flowers!

 

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You are going to love this collection of valentine card ideas for kids. Handmade Valentine cards are so special for so many reasons! 

 

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Whether you want to encourage kids to learn more about art or you're looking for a fun heart themed activity, our Pointillism Heart Art checks all the boxes!

 

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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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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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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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It's February, and that means Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If you're looking for some fun Valentine's Day activities for kids you've come to the right place. 

 

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February brings with it all things red, pink, and heart-shaped. We love making all kinds of heart art to show our family and friends that we care, so we've compiled a list of some of our favourites for you to try. 

 

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Here we have 20+ of the BEST fun and easy Chinese New Year crafts for kids! Chinese New Year is a time of year when families come together to celebrate. There are many traditions associated with this holiday, including exchanging gifts, eating special foods, and decorating homes with banners and paper lanterns.

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Grab our Chinese paper lantern templates and make a Chinese paper lantern craft. This paper lantern DIY is easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make with a little adult help, but also fun for older children to make for Chinese New Year.

 

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Are you looking for a fun and easy Chinese New Year craft for kids? This printable Chinese New Year decoration is easy to make and will look great hanging in your home. Using our printable Chinese New Year garland couldn't be easier, just print, color and attach some ribbon or string! 

 

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Let the kids get creative this winter with this eye-catching snowman pop art for kids. Our simple snowman pop art template makes creating this pop art style snowman art super easy!

 

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This paper plate penguin craft is so much fun to do with preschoolers! It's a cute winter-themed penguin craft preschool kids will enjoy and we have included a free penguin template to make it super easy to put together. Follow the step-by-step directions to get started on your very own paper plate penguin craft!

 

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Keep the kids busy with this fun handprint snowman craft! Kids of all ages will love making a cute snowman handprint scene with basic art supplies. You can make the snowman craft as simple or complicated as you like. It's perfect for these cold winter months when you just need something to entertain your kids. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started on your own handprint snowman winter craft! 

 

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Plan for the year ahead with our printable calendar for kids. We have both one-page and 12-page versions of our kids' coloring calendars for 2025 as well as blank calendars for you to draw your own pictures. Simply print out the calendars and get ready to draw or color! 

 

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Hello 2025! This Happy New Year colouring and activity printable is perfect for kids to fill in as they start the new year.  With a cute design to colour and spaces to write or draw a favourite memory from 2024 as well as for a wish for 2025, this printable is great for helping children to reflect as well as set goals, it also makes a wonderful keepsake.  Scroll down to grab your free Happy New Year printable colouring and activity page.

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Our DIY New Year's Eve Party Crackers are the best last-minute craft project to welcome the new year! PLUS we have a cracker template to make it super simple.

 

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As we head towards a new year it's time to think about New Years Resolutions. What are your child's dreams and wishes for the year ahead? Use this printable New Years resolution worksheet with your child and help them to think of some achievable wishes for the year ahead. They can draw or write their dreams for next year in the stars on the worksheet.

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Celebrating New Year's Eve with kids can be so much fun! The kids will LOVE counting down to the new year with these countdown bags. This New Year's Eve countdown for kids can be personalised by adding treats, games or activities to the bags that you know your kids will love! We have included printable clock faces to make it super easy to make your own set of countdown bags.

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Are you celebrating New Years Eve with kids? If you are you have to make them a set of these New Years Eve party blowers! This new Years Eve craft for kids is so much fun, just be prepared for a few giggles and have your camera ready! Using our printable party masks these party blowers are super easy to make and the kids will LOVE making a loads of noise with them as they celebrate the start of a new year! Just scroll down below for the printable and instructions to make your own party blowers to celebrate New Years Eve with the kids!

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Painting on ice might be one of my favourite winter outdoor activities for kids. If you're looking for something to get those high-energy kids outside in the snow, they are going to love this! It's pretty simple to do and makes for a lot of play. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your very own painted ice.

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