For little fingers

Slithering snake craft for kids

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

Make your own paper boats (that really float!)

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!

Noodle Train

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

Egg Carton Caterpillar

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

Make your own lacing card

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.

Sew a stuffed animal

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

Make a sun-catcher

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

Leaf Mobile

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

Cardboard sock characters

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.

Sock Pets

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.
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