Mitten crafts are so cute and this one is no exception.  The kids will love connecting their red mittens with yarn.  Guess, what, kids?  Now they can’t get lost!

January 31 is Opposite Day and kids just love this day because they think it’s so funny.  Try teaching them what opposite means with some easy examples, like turning the light in the room on/off, sitting in their chairs and standing up, or having their eyes open and closed.  Once they understand the basics, have them make their own Opposite read more

Everybody likes a little privacy!  I remember when my son was five he made a doorknob hanger for his room and wrote “No Babies Allowed, or Any of Your Baby Friends” to keep out his 2 ½ year old twin brothers and their pals.  It still makes me laugh!
Supplies:

Kraftykid Doorknob Hanger template
Cardstock
Colored markers
Scissors

Instructions:
1.   Print the Kraftykid Doorknob template and cut read more

This calendar is inspired by my son’s preschool class. It has been adapted for use here.
Supplies:

Paper
Kraftykid 2012 Handprint Calendar template
Paint
Hole Punch
Yarn
Scissors

Instructions:
1.   Print out the Kraftykid 2012 Handprint Calendar template
2.   Using your child’s hands and paint – decorate each of the pages. You can make a Turkey for November, finger prints for the sheep, a handprint for a tree or flower, read more

This is a fun coloring activity for preschoolers.  They are all used to snowmen but here we have a snowman family, complete with junior. Glue them onto cardstock and they can use them as gift tags for the holidays.

This craft is fun because it gives the children a chance to go through old magazines and pick out their favorite pictures.  It’s fun to see their amazement as they transform black and white photos into impressive works of art!  We used a picture of a blue jay and then used pastel chalk.  It looks like an old fashioned hand-colored read more

Here is a famous trio of superheros to print and color.

Kraftykid’s superhero coloring pages template includes Spiderman, Superman and Batman. Printables for your favorite superhero lover!

Here is a collection of Thanksgiving Day images to color.  We have Pilgrims, Native American Indians, and turkeys.  Print out a few and place them on the table so little crafters will have something to do while you finish cooking!  Happy Thanksgiving! 

This American Indian template is a cute, little printable that you can use for Thanksgiving or other American Indian craft activities.  With a matching leather band for the ring it makes a nice display at your Thanksgiving Day table.  And best yet, it’s a fun and easy kid’s craft to make.

Here is a cool turkey to color with your children this Thanksgiving.  Get out the crayons and markers!