Fun craft ideas for kids

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Creative, colourful, crafty. Discover crafts for kids that are packed with fun. From easy craft ideas to DIY projects and complete craft kits, read on to find the next creative project for your children.

Crafts by age

From easy children's craft ideas ideal for pre-schoolers to engaging craft projects for older kids, pick an arts and crafts project to match their creative skills.

1 - 4 years old
At this stage, it is all about discovering new things. They love to dip their hands into paint and squish dough to make funny shapes. And, they also like to indulge in some role playing games.
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5 - 8 years old
During this phase, they are full of creative ideas. And what better than crafts to bring them to life? From making their own jewellery to making their own car, ready for a race, every project helps fuel their imagination even more.
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9 - 12 years old
Ready to take on more challenging activities and crafts, this age is all about building skills and collaborating with other children of their age. These activities encourage them to think like designers, creators and artists, inspiring them at each step.
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Crafty kits for creative kids

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Looking for screen-free summer crafts to engage your kids? From jewellery kits for the fashionistas to modelling and moulding kits for budding artists, explore these easy crafts to do at home.

Paint, draw, make

Artistic expression plays a key role in children's development. Here are some fun and interesting activities to help your little one imagine, explore, learn and grow.

Create a crafting den

A wooden bench and desk set in a kids' room.

Ready, steady, make!

Bring out those crayons, colourful card kits and sketching books. Art station's calling. Set up a dedicated space they can call their own. Little artists can focus on making fun and wonderful things they can show off.

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Hints, tips & ideas

Create clever craft projects with these tips

From nifty alternatives to easy tips, here are some smart ways to keep their creative juices flowing:

There are more ways to paint than just with brushes. Grab old toothbrushes, sponges and combs to discover new textures and effects, or get a bit more messy with finger painting and handprints.
Start them off with only a few basic colours and gradually introduce more shades.
If you're using water paints, make sure to paint-proof the floor and furniture with newspaper or easy-to-wipe tablecloths.
For crafts, you can make use of cardboard and other recyclables. Egg cartons, cardboard boxes and kitchen roll tubes are great for creating animals, spaceships and more.
If they're colouring or drawing, use stencils and shapes to inspire and help them with their creations.

DIY art time to make what they like

Make a card
Help them brighten someone's day. Whether it's Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day or just any other day, making a card is one of the most meaningful craft ideas.
Story stones
Create characters or elements that spark storytelling. Paint animals, shapes, symbols, people or even objects to create a prompt for their story.
Natural collage
Turn treasures from the outdoors into art. Help them collect twigs, leaves, flowers and anything they like. Stick on blank paper or cardboard to make their own collage.
Customised book covers
Let them make their own masterpiece by creating, painting or decorating book covers or their personal journals.

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FAQs about arts and crafts for kids

What are some cool craft ideas for kids?

Kids like simple activities like DIY crafts, slime, making different shapes with PlayDoh, free hand painting, colouring, and making papier-mache cups. These include less preparation and are budget-friendly.

What is the easiest craft to start with for kids?

One of the easiest crafts to start with is paper crafts. You could help them learn how to fold and decorate with it. They can draw, write, create and colour using simple items like crayons, pens and pencils.

What are some inexpensive craft ideas?

Rock painting, making different shapes with homemade dough, button art, and handprint art are some of the pocket-friendly craft activities you could do with your kids.

How do I teach art and craft to my child?

The best way to teach arts and crafts is to let them explore colours, materials, textures and shapes. It helps foster critical thinking and problems-solving skills in them.

What are some fun messy crafts for toddlers?

Children love sensory play. Messy crafts like fingerprint painting, glueing tissue balls on paper, painting with edible colours - yogurt mixed with food colours, and DIY slime are fun and can help them with physical, mental and emotional growth.

What are some no-mess craft ideas for kids?

Try easy clean-up crafts such as aqua mats, magnetic scribblers, or reusable activity boards for a fun and mess-free creative playtime.

What are some easy 5-minute crafts?

Think easy things to make from paper, such as paper lamps, hats, greeting cards, or origami. Quick doodles and sticker sets also make fun 5-minute craft sessions.