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Art activities and easy craft ideas for kids ages toddlers to tweens..

We love EASY art and craft projects! You won't find any complicated projects here so if it's something simple you want, you've come to the right place. Some of our favorites include:

 

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Historical Bookmobile Template and Coloring Page

September 10, 2019

Paper bookmobile and historical bookmobile stick puppets

I’m so excited about this month’s coloring page! What could be more fun that this printable paper bookmobile template. Kids can make both a 3-D bookmobile and three historical bookmobile stick puppets for pretend play. The best part is that these bookmobiles fit right in with our other pretend play coloring page templates. You can…
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Unicorn and Rainbow Coloring Page

August 9, 2019

unicorn coloring page with glue

What is better than a unicorn? A unicorn and a rainbow. Duh. Which is why, of course, our newest exclusive coloring page from Melanie Hope Greenberg is of a unicorn dancing across a rainbow in a starry sky. Yes, a rainbow in a starry sky may not be exactly according to the laws of nature,…
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Fall Leaf Art Project with Liquid Watercolors

August 6, 2019

Fall leaf art project with glue and liquid watercolors

I’ll let you in on a little secret. “Process art” may sound like a fancy pants term but if you are a parent, it translates into “less work for you.” No more searching for 10 step crafts projects and setting up specialized materials just so your kids can get bored after 15 minutes! When it…
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15 Incredibly Easy Drawing Ideas for Kids

July 30, 2019

Super easy drawing ideas and activities for kids

With so many unique and elaborate art projects and drawing ideas on the internet, parents can feel overwhelmed, especially if they have kids who are not naturally drawn to artistic pursuits. Lately I have felt compelled to gather together easy drawing ideas to share with my kids. When life feels particularly hectic it is nice…
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Toddler Drawing from a New Perspective

July 28, 2019

Toddler art project. Show them how to draw from a new angle.

When a toddler puts a marker to paper for the first time he is entranced by cause and effect. Now, when he moves that marker around even more glorious things happen. And you, the parent and caregiver have a ring side seat to your child’s first efforts at self-expression through art. You probably want to…
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Sports Coloring Page with Over 10 Different Sports!

July 17, 2019

Sports coloring page printable

Kids who love playing or watching sports will enjoy our newest sports themed monthly coloring page. Children’s book illustrator and author, Melanie Hope Greenberg designed this exclusive multisports coloring page just for you! It features the big three: baseball, football and basketball, but also table tennis, sailing, golf and best of all–roller skating! I imagine…
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Sticky Paper Art Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers

June 23, 2019

Sticky collage art is a great toddler boredom buster.

I love this sticky paper art activity as a quick go-to indoor activity for my son when he needs something to focus on. I love focusing on one color at a time and mixing things up with different textures, shapes and materials. He’s using his fine motor skills and getting a bit of sensory experience…
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Magical Mermaid Books and Crafts for Kids

June 19, 2019

Mermaid books and crafts for kids

Do your children love mermaids and want to surround themselves will all the magical things under the sea. When you go to the beach do you kids wonder if there are mermaids swimming beneath the waves? Do they watch the sea closely in the hopes of one day spotting a glittering fin or a group…
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Mermaid Bookmarks: DIY Cute Printable Coloring Page

June 14, 2019

DIY mermaid bookmarks with free coloring page

Got a child who loves mermaids and reading? These diy, printable mermaid bookmarks are just the thing! Those of you who are familiar with our monthly coloring pages know that children’s book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg, loves mermaids! Most of our June coloring pages are mermaid themed; our first was these adorable mermaid…
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Cute Summer Coloring Pages

May 16, 2019

Summer coloring pages for kids

Let’s face it, during the summer, kids need lots of boredom busters. Sure, it’s ideal if they spend all their time outdoors, communing with nature and engaging in free play, and parents should encourage that as much as possible. But what about: Thunderstorms Car rides Waiting to pick up brother or sister from the summer…
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