5 CRAFTS TO DO WITH KIDS TODAY
With millions of people spending more time at home, that means having the children with you all the time. Sometimes, you just need a quick and simple activity to do with them to keep them entertained for an hour or so. That’s why I’ve complied my top 5 crafts that you can do with kids using materials you probably already have. These can done with children from about 3 years onwards.
So check out my list of activities to stimulate their creativity and entertain them - all while having some bonding time and satisfying your own creativity needs!
So check out my list of activities to stimulate their creativity and entertain them - all while having some bonding time and satisfying your own creativity needs!
STORY STONES
BY DESIGN DAZZLE
+ 2 years
This is such a quick and easy craft that allows your kids to paint stones with various characters, and then create a story from them. Not only does this stimulate their practical creativity, but also their storytelling and imagination - perfect for hours of story time fun!
BY DESIGN DAZZLE
+ 2 years
This is such a quick and easy craft that allows your kids to paint stones with various characters, and then create a story from them. Not only does this stimulate their practical creativity, but also their storytelling and imagination - perfect for hours of story time fun!
RAINBOW DRIP NAME ART
BY ‘THE EDUCATORS’ SPIN ON IT’
+ 3 years
This craft simply uses cardboard and paint. Due to the simplicity of the activity, this is suitable for entertaining even young children - while not skimping of the creativity and fun,
BY ‘THE EDUCATORS’ SPIN ON IT’
+ 3 years
This craft simply uses cardboard and paint. Due to the simplicity of the activity, this is suitable for entertaining even young children - while not skimping of the creativity and fun,
MINI LID BANJO
BY THE CRAFT TRAIN
+ 3 years
Engage your child’s inner musician with this mini banjo, made from a jar lid and elastic bands - great for rocking out for hours on end to! Why not make one for yourself too and start a band!
BY THE CRAFT TRAIN
+ 3 years
Engage your child’s inner musician with this mini banjo, made from a jar lid and elastic bands - great for rocking out for hours on end to! Why not make one for yourself too and start a band!
PUFFY PAINT RECIPE
BY SUNLIT SPACES
+ 4 years
This paint is made from shaving cream and food colouring, allowing kids to experiment with colours and textures. It also looks really cool for you to use in creating your own unique and interesting piece of art, ready to display!
BY SUNLIT SPACES
+ 4 years
This paint is made from shaving cream and food colouring, allowing kids to experiment with colours and textures. It also looks really cool for you to use in creating your own unique and interesting piece of art, ready to display!
SALT DOUGH RECIPE
BY BEE-ING MOMMY
+ 4 years
Salt dough is the perfect and safe homemade clay that allows your kids to create something, bake it and preserve it forever! This recipe looks at jewellery dishes, but it can be used to create anything!
BY BEE-ING MOMMY
+ 4 years
Salt dough is the perfect and safe homemade clay that allows your kids to create something, bake it and preserve it forever! This recipe looks at jewellery dishes, but it can be used to create anything!
Whatever age your children are, these crafts are ideal for engaging different aspects of creativity and bonding - all while being entertaining and fun!