Craft for boys 8-10

How to Make Ninja Stress Balls - Fun craft for kids!

The boys and I had SO MUCH FUN making ninjas out of pipe cleaners and beads this weekend! (Yes, it was Easter, but they didn’t want to decorate eggs!) I saw this idea for bead figures in the most recent Family Fun magazine, except that they did them as a girly craft with pink beads […]

Grab some paper cups and make these fun Ping Pong Ball Shooters! Kids will love building and playing with this cool homemade toy.

December always seems to be the month for "Best of" lists. So, with my almost 8-year old son's help, I've compiled this collection o...

Make straw rockets! This simple rocket activity kept my crew busy for a long time, and it’s so simple to do! Blow into the straw and launch your rocket. Then do it again and again! We put these rockets together in about 10 min. The longest part was waiting for the glue gun to heat...Read More »

Make some amazing glowing bubbles with this easy recipe that uses a highlighter and bubble solution. The bubbles glow with a black light!

Here's a collection of screen-free activities that tween boys (ages 9 - 12) will go for! Hobbies, crafts, jobs, games, etc.

From Catapults to Light Sabers and everything in between, these craft ideas for boys are a great way to spend the afternoon! #Crafts #CraftsForBoys #BoysCrafts #BoysActivities

Need craft or project ideas for older boys? My 11 year old (almost 12) helped me choose this collection of projects, so these are things that are “boy approved.” When we say this, of course, we’re not meaning that girls wouldn’t like these ideas or shouldn’t do them! It’s simply a collection of things that […]

Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]