Kids Craft Ideas
Art and Craft Projects
Children love to have a sense of accomplishment, and feel they are really contributing, so even young children love to be introduced to a new craft idea.
Even better, crafts are perfect for tying into your current homeschool projects! They can really help a subject come alive - and reinforce the things you are learning.
Crafts aren't all about play-doh and glue-sticks. Try some real traditional crafts with your children - you will be amazed what you can make!
Kids Craft Projects and Ideas
There are so many beautiful crafts that kids can manage. We have tried many crafts as part of our home school crafts sessions. |
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Fabric Crafts
Despite the sharp needles, I have found this to be an easy craft that children from about the age of six can manage. Make toys or quilts. Needlefelting with Kids
You get a real sense of satisfaction from dyeing yarn to use in other projects. Easy and fun. Dyeing Yarn
The Huichol Mexican Indians are renowned for their beautiful yarn paintings. Try copying their technique to make a beautiful artwork. Make a Yarn Painting
Journal quilts are small and easy for even young fingers. Why not make a quilt representing your homeschool adventure every month? Journal Quilts
Used you dyed yarn to make stickdolls. These easy dolls are suitable to make by all ages and need very few supplies. Make a Nature Craft StickDoll
Clay Crafts
Children love working with clay, but are of often stuck for ideas about what to make. Here are my kids craft ideas for pottery. Easy Clay Projects for Kids
This one will stretch you but it is really fun to try. Learn how to fire pottery without a kiln Firing Clay at Home
Artist Kiko Denzer shares how to make something beautiful from mud. Natural Clay Art Work
Not quite clay but just as much fun. Homemade Chalk
Paper Crafts Ideas
Handmade books are perfect for all sorts of projects. And make wonderful gifts. Making books with children
Try this creative art form used for stress reduction, and to help develop dexterity in children. Zentangles
Aging paper is a terrific homeschool trick - useful for all sorts of crafts projects. How to Age Paper - Making Paper Look Old
Pop Up Books are fun for all ages. And easy to make! How to make Pop Up Books
Not photo memory books, but old-fashioned cutting and pasting. Educational Scrapbooks
Nature Crafts Ideas
Use natural materials to make art! This project is great to try on a nature walk or at the beach. Nature Art for Kids
Bring the seasons into your home. This tree decorating activity brings natural balance. The Tree Project
Edible Crafts
Make a project you can eat! From making a batch of easy edible play dough to beautiful fruit carvings. Edible Crafts for Kids
Collaborative Art Projects
Looking for something collaborative for a homeschool group? Or a longer term project that you can work on piece by piece? These ideas will work for for several children working together. Or make an ideal longer-term family project.
Group Art Projects
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Snowman Craft 
Here's a little cooking project that you can tie into teaching a winter theme. Snowman Rice Cakes!
My 4 1/2 year old son loved this snowman craft …
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