Discover fun creative play ideas for kids, from games to hands-on activities. Keep them engaged and having fun!
Learn how to create fun robot puppets that actually move using cardboard and other recycled materials in this make and play project for kids by
Learn how to make a fairy house using air dry clay. Kids love crafting a unique fairy home and using it for magical, imaginative play.
Danielle Falk of Little Ginger Studio shares how to create hand puppets for kids. This fun make and play project is an easy no-sew activity!
We love to use playdough as part of a dramatic play bakery. Learn some simple tips on how to create a fun pretend play set
Imaginary mini worlds are so fun to create with these awesome shoebox dioramas for kids. Pick a theme or keep it open-ended! Post and project
How to make cardboard masks with kids using simple materials. This creative project can be done for anytime fun, Halloween, or pretend play. Updated February
Make easy painted magnet sticks with your kids. This fun popsicle stick craft will inspire lots of play and creating! Updated February 2025 These simple
Learn how to create an art bot that really draws! With simple instructions, this project is great for big kids, tweens, and teens! Project and
Looking for some fun, engaging, and screen-free activities for your kids? Here’s a list of our favorite creative indoor activities for kids that are sure
Play silks have been the most-used “toy” in our house for years. They are well-loved as props and accessories in all kinds of pretend play.
Learn how to set up a color scavenger hunt for your kids, where they match items found in nature to paint chip colors. This fun
Are your kids into fashion? These kits make introducing fashion design to kids easy and fun for kids of all ages! A big thank you
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