Craft

Origami is fun and rewarding for children. These 10 great origami projects for kids are a perfect rainy day or anytime activity. Depending on how old your kids are, they may need your help to complete some of these origami projects. Here are some tips to make each project successful: Make the origami model yourself beforehand, especially if you are planning a kids' party or have a lot of kids to teach. Some origami tutorials are photo tutorials, and some are diagrams. Print out the diagrams to have the instructions on-hand while you complete the project. Be patient. Make sure to wait until your...

ou have holiday crafts, seasonal crafts and school-related crafts, but what about anytime crafts? We're talking no special occasion, no strong theme and no specific time period–just great crafts to keep your kids entertained and their minds and hands busy.Below are some fun crafts you can do anytime of the year that your kiddos are sure to love We like to think of these as the original fidget spinners. Paper pinwheels are a timeless craft and a great STEM project for kids. These even make a pretty craft for kids; think: adorable baby shower decor! Think play dough takes hours...

If you have kids, you have art—and lots of it. Some days my kids come home from school with backpacks bursting with creativity in the form of paint, cut paper and dreaded glitter. These beautiful piles of their creations continue to grow throughout the school year, sometimes doubling in volume over the summer, and it can get overwhelming. While there may not be any perfect solution for the problem, here are several ways to attack this kid-made art mountain. Self-Purge The first step is something you can do today . When your kids come home from school, explain to them that you're...

The skies are blue, the breeze is cool and the leaves are falling from the trees. It's the perfect weather for taking your autumn-inspired craft projects outdoors. From leaf turkeys to fun pumpkin art, we've rounded up 10 fun nature-based arts and crafts projects that you can do with your kids this fall.  Leaf and Twig Wreaths The leaves on the trees are falling to the ground in bright oranges, yellows and reds, and who can resist gathering them up to use in a craft project? Leaf and twig wreaths are fun to make and can be displayed on your...