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How to Draw Donuts for Kids

Drawing donuts is a fun way for kids to practice drawing from observation. Save the best part for last (eating that donut)! Updated April 2023

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A Make-and-Do Scavenger Hunt for Kids (+ Printable!)

Here’s a scavenger hunt for kids to find and make things. Plus, a free printable to customize the scavenger hunt for the child or situation.

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How to Make Your Own Obstacle Course for Kids

Here’s a fun DIY backyard obstacle course for kids that they can make themselves (awesome for playdates and parties!) plus an easy DIY slip ‘n

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How to Do Halloween Spiderweb Art

This spiderweb art project for kids combines squeezing out spooky designs with glue and then painting over them with watercolors! Perfect for Halloween! Updated September

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The Best Arts and Crafts Supplies for Tweens

Fun, colorful arts and crafts supplies that are perfect for the tween in your life. Quality supplies to take a love of art to the

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How to Make an Easy Glow-in-the-Dark Skeleton Costume

How to make a super easy glow-in-the-dark skeleton costume. This is an awesome DIY Halloween costume that even kids can make! Updated September 2023 This

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Masking Tape Art for Kids

Masking tape art is an easy, fun, and low mess way for kids to make art. You can use colored masking tape or any kind

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How to Draw Superhero Self-Portraits (+ Printable!)

What’s your superpower? Here’s our free printable for kids to draw superhero self-portraits and face challenges in everyday life. Updated October 2023 This post is

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