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Make a pop-up paper town hall

Make a pop-up paper town hall

Creating a three dimensional shape from a flat piece of paper is a great way to teach your child about ...
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Magnetic chore chart idea

Magnetic chore chart idea

Getting kids to do chores is much easier when you devise a system. Chore charts and rewards charts are a ...
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DIY paper

Make your own paper

This is a easy way to make paper that children will enjoy creating and using when they colour in and ...
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Colour collage

Create a colour collage

This activity focuses on favourite colours and shapes. Learn shapes and colours as well as many other skills with this ...
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play dough rainbows

Play dough rainbows

Playdough is a terrific learning tool for young children because it is easy to model and builds self-esteem. This simple ...
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Vampire lollipops

Vampire lollipops

Every child loves Halloween time and what better way to accessorise your kids' Halloween bags than with these fun little ...
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Holiday memory book

Holiday memory book

This is a great way to introduce your kids to the joys of creating a memory journal. This art and ...
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Clay play activity

Clay play activity

Clay is a great activity for kids imaginations. Kids love forming their own shapes or joining clay together to form ...
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Chinese New Year activities: Make your own Chinese hand drum

Chinese New Year activities: Make your own Chinese hand drum

Celebrations are all about making a little noise - especially when it comes to Chinese New Year. Give the kids ...
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Cotton wool rain clouds

Cotton wool rain clouds

The perfect craft for a rainy day! Be inspired by those rain clouds and get making your own. They'll be ...
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Matchbox advent calendar

Matchbox advent calendar

This is an advent calendar that is less about lollies and more about fun. It's the perfect way to begin ...
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Ghost spoon puppet

Ghost spoon puppet

This festive Halloween ghost spoon puppet will be a fun addition to your Halloween display. Stage a fabulously ghoulish ghost ...
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Cute bunny puppet

Cute bunny puppet

This cute bunny puppet is made from an old sweater. It requires minimal sewing skills, and if you don't have ...
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tissue box monster

Craft a tissue box monster

Those large openings are screaming out to be fed - fingers! Toy cars! Little figurines! The kids will have fun ...
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Merry and bright with a coastal Christmas

Merry And Bright With A Coastal Christmas Theme

With the hustle and bustle of Christmas being stressful for many of us, decorating your home in calming, tranquil blues ...
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Toilet roll butterfly on Kidspot

Toilet roll butterfly

Empty toilet rolls give endless options for kids craft activities and recycled art projects. Try this toilet roll butterfly craft ...
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Chinese New Year firecracker garland

Chinese New Year firecracker garland

Chinese New Year happens every year in January - and is a great excuse to get the kids into fun ...
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Salt playdough recipe

Salt playdough recipe

Salt playdough dries harder and can be baked to make models that will last. Kids can get very creative and ...
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Candy stripe string bracelet on Kidspot

Candy stripe friendship bracelet

Making friendship bracelets is a great bonding experience for you and daughter, especially this pretty candy stripe version. Just sit ...
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Paper plate pirate craft on Kidspot

Paper plate pirate

Paper plates are a great starting point for some fun kids' craft activities. How many things can you make? Start ...
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Paper plate sun

Paper plate sun

This simple paper plate craft idea involves everything kids love: paint, glue, scissors and googly craft eyes. Set it all ...
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Fishing line and fish

Make And Play A Fishing Game

All you need is a few basic materials to construct this fun magnetic fishing line that is also a game ...
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Ribbon pencil holder

Ribbon pencil holder

If you are looking for fun craft ideas for kids, making ribbon pencil holders are a great way to inspire ...
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Edible necklace

Edible necklaces and bracelets

Jewellery that is pretty and edible? Kids will love this edible necklaces and bracelets art and craft activity because they ...
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Picture puzzles

Make your artworks interactive with picture puzzles. This innovative art and craft kids activity is fun for families to do ...
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Family tree

Family tree

Something a lot of kids find fascinating is where they came from. Where their parents and grandparents came from and ...
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Colour salt trays

Colour salt trays

This is a great craft activity for the kids to do when they are stuck inside on one of those ...
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Pompom sea anenomes

Make a pom pom sea anenome

Pom poms are a fantastic craft basic. If you can make a pom pom, you can turn it into all ...
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Bubble bath

Bubble bath

This homemade recipe for bubble bath will have the kids ready to jump in the bath at any time of ...
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In a box: Make a mobile art studio

In a box: Make a mobile art studio

Quite often when kids ask to pull the art and craft out of the wardrobe parents shudder. The mess and ...
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Build a play box car

Build a play box car

Isn't it always the case that toddlers love the box more than the present inside? With this activity, they get ...
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Pet kennel

Pet kennel

All kids love a bit of art and craft. With this super cool activity, kids can make their very own ...
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Winter craft: Make a homemade windchime

Winter craft: Make a homemade windchime

Wintry windswept beaches wash up some of the best craft suppiles. Go for a winter beach walk with your children ...
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Create a baby blog

Create a baby blog

Just like a baby book or baby journal, a blog is a easy way to document your baby’s progress read ...
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Make a cute bookmark

Make a cute bookmark

Remember the little bald guy, Foo, whose big nose, eyes and hands peeked over a brick wall? Well, we thought ...
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Glitter Christmas wreath

Glitter Christmas wreath

Christmas wreaths are beautiful whether they are made of buttons, leaves, pine cones or glitter. We love the sparkly type, ...
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Elephant sock puppet

Elephant sock puppet

The best sock puppets are distinctive, one-of-a-kind creations made from old bits and bobs. This elephant puppet requires some basic ...
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Wicked witch candle jars

Wicked witch candle jars

These spooky Halloween witches candle jars will make your home look perfect for any spooky visitors making their way to ...
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Eggshell collage

Eggshell collage

Eggshell collage What you need: Washed eggshells Paint Paintbrushes PVA glue Paper (any colour) Newspaper Tray Number of players: 1+ ...
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paper bag puppet

Bear paper bag puppet

Making your own puppets is a great way to get your child involved in simple imaginative play. This bear paper ...
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Paper heart pillow

Paper heart pillow

Valentines Day usually involves people sending cards and special gifts to their loved ones. This paper heart pillow is a ...
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Make your own dot-to-dot pictures

Make your own dot-to-dot pictures

Kids of all ages love to spend quiet time with pencils, textas and paper. Now you can learn how to ...
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Craft a box hand puppet

Craft a box hand puppet

Create a fun monster hand puppet out of an old box. find out here how to make it ...
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Yo-yo flowers

Yo-yo flowers

Get creative this Valentines Day with these cute yo-yo flowers. They are the perfect Valentines Day gift for kids to ...
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No-Cook Play Dough

No-cook play dough recipe

Making play dough without cooking is an easy and fun way to entertain the kids. Children will love to squish, ...
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