For little fingers

Create slithering serpentine friends from materials you have around your house.

Kids have been folding paper into boat shapes forever. But I bet you can still impress yours by helping them create a waterproof version that really floats. Ahoy, captain!

Next time you come across some nearly empty boxes of pasta in your cabinet, give this “noodle train” project a try.

These little critters are an easy project for preschool-aged children.

Lacing cards are a staple in any preschool classroom. You could certainly buy some from the store, but it is fun to make your own.

This project gives kids the opportunity to design and create a stuffed creature of their own.

Make a sun catcher for your window to coax the sun’s rays inside.

Turn the leaves in your yard into an eye-catching work of art.

Stray baby socks make the perfect winter hats for homemade characters. Throw in an empty paper towel roll and some decorations for a project that your child will love to incorporate into her creative play.

Forget the rush to buy Zhu Zhu Pets. You can make your own little critters at home using a fun, patterned, adult-sized sock from your collection of strays.