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Can’t leave the house? Kids need some entertaining? We’ve got a MEGAAA list of crafts for kids at home. You’ll find over 100 links to some of the easiest, most fun craft ideas for kids & you’ll want to share it. It’s a game-changer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are our Top 10 Faves:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. 8 Anzac Day Craft and Food Ideas<\/a> – Honour our service men and women, past and present, with these activities. 
2. Mother’s Day Activity Sheet<\/a> – Show Mum or Grandma how much you love her by filling out this free printable.
3. 10 Easy Cardboard Crafts for Kids<\/a> – Art that you can recycle.
4. 18 Shoebox Craft Ideas<\/a> – Art you can recycle.
5. 11 Weaving Projects For Kids<\/a> – Improve their fine-motor skills.
6. 17 Paper Plate Craft Ideas<\/a> – Craft with the stuff you have at home.
7. 17 School Holiday Boredom Busters<\/a> – Never hear the words “I’m bored” ever again.
8. 22 Egg-cellent Egg Carton Crafts<\/a> – Cut, Paint, colour, stick… plenty of skills to learn here.
9. 15 Kid-Friendly Origami Crafts<\/a> – Improve their comprehension & fine-motor skills here.
10. 14 Pokemon Craft & Fun Activities<\/a> – Craft ideas for kids who are in training to become the next Pokemon Master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t stop now! Scroll down for our list of 100+ crafts for kids<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Crafts For Kids Mega List <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Check out the craft ideas for kids list below & prepare to unleash your kids’ inner artist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crafts For Kids – Toddler +<\/h2>\n\n\n
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1. Sensory shaker bottle <\/a> – Super easy & they’ll play with it for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Stained glass window<\/a> – Let that light shine through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Toddler Dot to Dot<\/a> – Heaps of free dot-to-dot printables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Toddler Collage<\/a> – A great activity for toddlers to express themselves through art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Do some sticker art projects<\/a> – What little one doesn’t love stickers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Free Play Art<\/a> – Sensory rich art activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Colour Mixing in a Bag<\/a> – Hands on approach to learning about colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. DIY shapes book<\/a> – Great for developing fine motor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Make Salt Dough<\/a> – Fun for the little ones, and a great gift for the grandparents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Finger Paint<\/a> – Messy, but so much fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Handprint Art<\/a> – Combine learning & fun by making alphabet art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Make a Sensory Bag<\/a> – Sensory play with food from your cupboards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Scribble in the Bathtub<\/a> – Open ended play at bath time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Make a batch of play doh<\/a> – So easy, and can be played with again and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Do a chalk photo shoot<\/a> – Cute mementos for family and friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Celery Stamp<\/a> – Perfect for making cards or wrapping paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Tandem drawing<\/a> – Spend some quality time creating together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Sticky Paper Collage<\/a> – If your toddler enjoyed making the stained glass window, they’ll love this! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Paint Leaves<\/a> – Collect leaves from your garden or neighbourhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crafts For Kids – Kindy + <\/h2>\n\n\n
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20. Shaving Cream Paint<\/a> – Two ingredients outdoor painting fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Bark Painting<\/a> – Collect some bark on your walk to use it as a canvas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Leaf Threading<\/a> – A lovely way to engage with nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Pasta Jewellery<\/a> – Wearable art that helps develop fine motor skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. 3D Paper Rainbows<\/a> – Colourful 3D art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Family Portrait Painting<\/a> – Beautiful keepsake to frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Paper Chains<\/a> – Decorations for any occasion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Magic Milk Experiment<\/a> – Science and art in one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Pressing Flowers<\/a> – Head out in the sun and pick some flowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. Stick Gnome Painting<\/a> – Perfect for planter pots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. Michelangelo drawing under the table<\/a> – Create your own Sistine Chapel inspired artwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Frozen Dinosaur Eggs<\/a> – Channel your inner archaeologist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. Paper Cut-out Family<\/a> – <\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. Paper Plate Whale<\/a> – See if you can make a whole pod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. Can you draw or paint with your feet?<\/a> – paint + feet = a whole lot of fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Hand Tracing<\/a> – Try different hand poses to create different animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. Tape Resist Paintings<\/a> – Abstract art, cityscapes, trees – limited only by your imagination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. Window Painting<\/a> – Perfect for rainy days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. Button Stampers<\/a> – Makes for unique gift wrap or cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. Plant Markers for Gardens<\/a> – For the washi tape fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. Autumn Wreath<\/a> – Theme your craft to the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. DIY Veggie stamps<\/a> – An exception to the ‘don’t play with your food’ rule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. Glitter Glue Snowflakes<\/a> – Fans of Frozen will love this! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. Salad Spinner Art<\/a> – Add glitter paint for something extra special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. Marble Painting<\/a> – Fun and easy, the kids will want to do this one over and over again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. Container Painting<\/a> – Burn some energy while creating a masterpiece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. String Art<\/a> – Art & geometry in one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. DIY Heart Stamp<\/a> – Super cute for Valentine’s Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. Recyclable Art<\/a> – Budget-friendly crafts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. Magnet Painting<\/a> – The perfect blend of art and science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. Fake Snow<\/a> – Make a beautiful wintery scene, or paint your own Olaf.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. Paper Airplanes<\/a> – Whose will fly the furthest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. Suncatchers<\/a> – Paint your room with colourful light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. Sponge Stamps<\/a> – Painting without too much mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. Cereal Box Aquarium<\/a> – Pretend field trip anyone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. Recycled Crayons<\/a> – Never throw away your crayons again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. Button Art<\/a> – All the buttons for your cute little buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. Tissue Box Monsters<\/a> – Monsters you can recycle later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. Toilet Paper Roll Crafts<\/a> – Super cute & mega easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. Chalk Ice<\/a> – Get outside & chalk the place up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. Scrape Painting<\/a> – A totally different way to look at painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. Dot Markers Art<\/a> – Bingo markers have never looked so fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. 3D Art<\/a> – Sculpted art for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Make Stepping Stones<\/a> – Hop skip & jump with these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Cardboard Box Town<\/a> – Build your own town & recycle it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. Marble Run<\/a> – Where the marble goes, nobody knows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. Popsicle Stick Catapult<\/a> – It’s physics & it’s fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. Air Dry Clay Projects <\/a> – No-bake clay? Yes, please!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. Make Greeting Cards<\/a> – Make them ahead of time & store them for later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. Paint Pet Rocks<\/a> – Pets you can collect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. Make a Bird Feeder<\/a> – Watch your little visitors as they come to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. Paper Bag Puppets<\/a> – No-fuss puppets that you can recycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. Watercolour Painting<\/a> – A favourite because it’s washable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. Mason Jar Crafts<\/a> – Super cute crafts in glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. Aluminium Foil Crafts<\/a> – From your pantry to the art gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. Paper Weaving<\/a> – Build their dexterity with these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. Make Wind Chimes<\/a> – Experiment with sounds & the wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crafts For Kids – Primary +<\/h2>\n\n\n
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77. Origami Animals<\/a> – These are so so cute!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. God’s Eye Wool Weaving<\/a> – Perfect for Christmas decorations too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. DIY Bubble Blower<\/a> – You know they’re going to love this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. Decorate Paper Crowns<\/a> – Because we’re all royalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. Paper Snowflakes<\/a> –  Winter has never looked so beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. Pom Poms<\/a> – Raid Nan’s wool stash for these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. Toy Clothing<\/a> – No-sew Barbie clothes. Yes please!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. Rainbow Paper<\/a>– Nail polish, paper & water… That’s it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. Infinite Paper Flipper<\/a> – It’s flippin’ excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. Melting Crayon Craft<\/a>– Turn those crayons into a masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. Clone Trooper Paper Dolls<\/a> – For all of the little storm troopers out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. Cityscape Sponge Art<\/a>– Paint a whole city in just a few taps of the sponge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. Rainbow Prism<\/a> – Making rainbows at home with just a few items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. Mini Beaded Bookmarks<\/a> – Perfect for their hand-eye coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. Single Colour Art<\/a> – Only one paint colour at home? No problem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. Shaving Cream Marbled Paper<\/a> – Now this is easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. Seashell Crafts<\/a> – Use those seashells you collected on holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. Homemade Bookmarks<\/a> – Encourage their reading with a handmade bookmark.<\/p>\n\n\n

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95. Homemade Wrapping Paper<\/a> – Wrap your gifts in art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. Fabric Pen T-shirts<\/a> – Get your kids designing their own tees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. Spirolaterals Math Art<\/a> – It’s maths, but it looks so good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. Scratch Art<\/a> – Perfect for kids who like some sensory play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. Paper Boats<\/a> – Whose will float the longest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. About Me Scrapbook<\/a> – It’s all about them & their memories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

101. Thankful Jar<\/a> – A reminder of the things they’re grateful for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

102. Cardboard Castle<\/a> – Fit for little kings & queens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

103. Puffy Sidewalk Paint<\/a> – Get some sun while you make your art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

104. Kids Embroidery<\/a> – This idea is so cute & super easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

105. Mosaic Art<\/a> – This tile art is super eye-catching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

106. Decorate Shoes<\/a> – For the fashion designers of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

107. Knitting for Kids<\/a> –  Heaps of knitting activities for all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

108. Make Temporary Tattoos<\/a> –  Temporary tattoos at home? Cool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

109. Superhero Mask Craft <\/a> – Unleash your inner super hero here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

110. Tooth Fairy Case<\/a> – Impress your tooth fairy each visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

111. Jar Lanterns<\/a> – Lights out! These are gorgeous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

112. Natural Dye Experiment<\/a> – It’s chemistry without chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

113. Learn to Draw<\/a> – Step by step help drawing all of your favourite things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

114. Draw a Self Portrait<\/a> – The perfect activity to show them how beautiful they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

115. Inspirational Quote Poster<\/a> – Give them the opportunity to say something inspiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

116. Sharpie Tie Dye<\/a> – This is so much fun & it’s easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

117. Bottle Rocket<\/a> – Reach for the stars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

118. Make Friendship Bracelets<\/a> – Best friends forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

119. DIY Bath Bombs<\/a> – They’ll bathe for hours in these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

120. Design your own Headbands<\/a> – Fashion parade anyone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

121. Butcher Paper Body Tracing<\/a> – Life-size models of themselves. This is fun!<\/p>\n\n\n

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