Themed activities for kids

Discover nocturnal animals art ideas to inspire your toddlers to create! From glow-in-the-dark owls to bat silhouettes, there's a project for every artist!

Preschoolers love balloons. They love paint too. So why not combine the two into this amazingly simple balloon print art project?

This moon sand is such an easy kids craft - it only has 2 ingredients! It's soft and moldable and the best kinetic sand recipe we've ever tried. This is a great sensory play idea and a super fun summer activity for kids, tweens, toddlers, and preschoolers.

This truffula trees craft is a fun activity to do with the kids after reading 'The Lorax' by Dr. Seuss.

This chalk pastel galaxy art project is out of this world! Kids will love using easy chalk pastel techniques to create this stunning galaxy craft.

Help toddlers and preschoolers develop fine motor skills with this sun threading activity. Perfect for a summer or weather themed unit.

Looking to spice up your days? Try a theme for the day! Your family will build lasting memories with this epic guide to exciting theme days.

This colorful grow a rainbow experiment will amaze your kids! Learn how to grow a rainbow within minutes by using paper towels, markers, and two cups of water.

Discover engaging preschool activities focused on learning about the night sky and stars. From star-shaped crafts to interactive games, spark curiosity and wonder in your little ones. Embark on a cosmic adventure together and watch them shine brightly as they explore the mysteries above.

This Ice Painting DIY is a fun and colorful (and easy to clean) activity to do with your kids. Making ice paint is easy and can unlock your child's creativity. Here's what you need:

Check out this easy butterfly craft for kids! Using just a few cheap craft supplies (hello Amazon), kids can paint butterflies with tissue paper! What a fun idea! These beautiful painted paper butterflies are made even easier with our free butterfly printable. This may be the perfect craft idea for spring and summer!

Star Stamping! A fun hands-on way to talk about stars and the solar system with toddlers and preschoolers. Great activity for a space unit! #teachingspace #solaractivities #spaceactivities

This week’s theme for the Virtual Book Club for Kids is space and we have picked a fun counting book for you and your preschoolers to share. On the Launch Pad by Michael Dahl is a fun counting book that you and they can read together and then do some of our fun space themed...Read On →

It’s time for The Kids Craft Stars monthly craft challenge! Every month we have a challenge between a few blogger friends and I, to in-cooperate a different craft medium or technique into a simple kid craft. This month’s

Help preschoolers learn about friendship and sharing with this fun activity inspired by Should I Share My Ice Cream? Perfect for a preschool class activity on friendship & sharing, a playdate, or even for siblings who are learning to share. So easy to set up and super fun!

Engaging preschool activities with an ocean theme! Kids will enjoy learning all about the ocean with these fun activities.

This post shares hands-on, camping-themed learning activities, preschool journal activities, & book recommendations for toddlers & preschoolers. The theme includes everything from s'mores & campfires, to frogs & ponds, & bugs! All activities are simple to set-up, engaging, &

Educational and craft activities for kids and parents

This paper plate caterpillar craft is so much fun to make with kids! If you need caterpillar craft ideas, this one is a great spring craft!