Kids are using video games earlier and earlier and Angry Birds seems to be one of their all time favorites.  Here is a Angry Bird puppet that they can make that will move. Supplies: Kraftykid Angry Bird Moveable Puppet template 2 paper fasteners Glue Two red feathers, if desired Instructions: 1.   Print theKraftykid Angry Bird Moveable Puppet template and cut read more

Kids love pretend play and superheroes are a costume of choice, especially for boys.  This craft allows your kids to create their own Superhero Identity, complete with badges, mask, cuffs, and more.  Be prepared for an afternoon of play and imagination! Fill out your Superhero ID Card with your personal information on both sides.  Use some glue to keep them 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 read more

This is such a simple craft to make but the children really seem to enjoy it.  It’s a good activity to practice their folding and cutting skills.  These are the animals that you would find in a zoo.  This is a very versatile, free form  craft.  You can have the children, cut them out and then ask them to draw read more

This is a cute gingerbread snowman card to make complete with matching gingerbread fonts.  Why not make some gingerbread cookies, too!

You won’t be able to spin this dreidel, but it makes a really cute card using leftover envelopes.  This is a good recycling craft showing children that instead of throwing away an envelope, you can keep them and reuse them into fun craft projects.

Kids love reindeer and pictures of themselves and this craft combines both.  Watch their smiles as they see themselves inside of the reindeer. Plus it’s really easy to make with this template.  It looks like you’ve fastened them together, but shhh…. you haven’t! Hang them around the room for a classroom decoration.

Here is a fun craft for little ones to learn how things are made.  Once they make their own chalk have them put them into a small empty juice box that they can also decorate. Kids are so amazed when they make their own craft supplies.  They are so used to seeing them in the stores but it’s fun to read more

Soar With this Easy to Make Eagle Mask Craft Here is a free, eagle mask craft printable that you can make.  It’s a great choice to celebrate patriotic holidays.  Fringing the paper to look like feathers makes it a more challenging craft and lets kids practice their cutting skills with scissors. This eagle mask craft is also a good Native American craft read more

These Paper Poinsettia Flowers are so easy to make and turn out really cute.  They make a great cutting exercise for little children and look really pretty when hung up around the room for the Winter holiday or placed on the Christmas tree as ornaments. They also make pretty and attractive gift tags for the children to use when making read more