For little fingers
Slithering snake craft for kids
Create slithering serpentine friends from materials you have around your house. Read more
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! Read more
Noodle Train
Next time you come across some nearly empty boxes of pasta in your cabinet, give this noodle train project a try. Read more
Egg Carton Caterpillar
These little critters are an easy project for preschool-aged children. Read more
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. Read more
Sew a stuffed animal
This project gives kids the opportunity to design and create a stuffed creature of their own. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Wet Felting with kids
Sometimes childrens crafts can feel redundant. Materials like poster paints, construction paper and glue sticks tend to lead to predictable results. For a kid-friendly project beyond the usual, try wet felting, which combines wool, water, soap and friction into a fun new material. Read more
Cotton swab snowflakes
What's better than a snow-themed craft when you're watching a winter storm from the family room? How about a snow-themed craft using things you already have your bathroom? Skip the trip to the crafts store and curl up with this wintry craft. Read more
Joy Jar
Sometimes everyday things get overlooked in the whirlwind family life and holiday hustle and bustle. So before the feasting stars, take some time this month to really focus your family's attention on all that you have to be thankful for - especially each other. Read more
Make your own pinata
There aren't a lot of sure things when it comes to planning your child's birthday party, but a pinata is one of them: competitive whacking and candy. Make your own with this fun, only slightly messy craft that kids will love. Read more
Turkey Napkin Ring
Use an empty toilet paper tube to brighten up your Thanksgiving table. This craft will help even the youngest in your brood feel involved in the holiday prep. Read more
Paper bag owl puppet
Bring some autumn color to your refrigerator with this paper bag owl. Using a classic brown bag and a few supplies from the craft store, you'll have a hoot! Read more
Tried-and-true Terrarium
If you want teach your kids about plants but dont have much of a green thumb, consider making a terrarium. These attractive, low-maintenance projects are an easy way to bring Mother Natures magic indoors. Once you do the initial set up, your terrarium will basically take care of itself. Read more
Snacklaces
When it comes to edible jewelry, the candy necklace is king. Introduced in the late 1950s by Ce De Candy Inc., these sweet and fashionable treats have been adorning the necks of kids ever since. But why stop at candy? Read more
Calendar
Read and Build: Transportation
Join a reading of “Twenty-One Elephants," build a bridge from a variety of wacky supplies, and then test how much weight it can hold. Read more
Apr 24, 2019
Frederick Douglass Agitator
Highlights from speeches and essays of Frederick Douglass. Read more
Apr 24, 2019
Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865
The exhibition reveals slavery’s machinations and widespread persistence in America, long after the importation of slaves was made illegal. Read more
Apr 24, 2019
