Educational Kids Crafts
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Spin this disk and watch the black and white patten change colors. more...
Thaumatropes and Flip Books – Moving Illusions
Add movement to these optical illusions and trick the brain into merging separate images. more...
Optical Illusions That Trick the Eye
Kids can draw these visual tricks where they'll have friends and family comparing the sizes of objects. more...
Kids can create insects using cookies, pretzels, cereal, and candy. The specific building materials are up to the parents. more...
Write Windspark Poems on a Wind Twirler
Windsparks are brief, five-line poems that follow a simple format. Write the poems onto squares of paper folded into a mobile that will catch the wind. more...
Create a Poetry Mobile with Primary Students
Children hang short poems and small pieces of art from a dowel or branch to create a display of their creativity. more...
Make a ball of putty that stretches, bounces, and temporarily holds its shape. While having fun, children are also learning about polymers. more...
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How to Build an Easy Rainforest Diorama
By: Linda Hatton
Creating a diorama doesn't require expensive craft store items; build this dual-ecosystem using items often found around the home. more...
Easy Print-and-Fold Books for Children
Use standard paper, home computer and printer to make simple books for children. Here's how to print double-sided pages that simply stack and fold into a book. more...
Pop-Bottle Wormery Science Craft
Creating a wormery, or worm house, is an easy and educational project. Watching worms and their tunnels is an exciting way to bring your child closer to nature. more...
Mushroom Spore Prints Nature Activity
Collect mushroom caps during your next natural outing and create simple and beautiful prints. more...
Spring Scene Art Activity for Children
By:
Jennifer White
Many skills are practiced in this delightful spring activity. Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory information will be developed. more...
Musical Instrument Crafts for Preschoolers
By:
Angela Krueger
Fun to make and play with, these simple musical instrument crafts are made from recycled and easy to find materials, making them perfect for group activities. more...
Develop Kids' Creativity and Teach Biology
One way to develop children's artistic talent with lively biology lessons is to teach them how to make potato prints, dried flower pictures and sea shell gifts. more...
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