Crafts
Find inspiration for a rainy day with these craft project ideas for kids. We’d love you to share pictures of your creations with us on our Red Kite Days Facebook page. Have fun!
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Autumn STEM Kids Activities
It’s half term week already and it only feels like they’ve been back to school for 5 minutes, so how are you going to keep them ...
Wrapping Paper Autumn Kids Craft
I spotted this Autumn kids craft that my friend had set up for her two boys and she’s kindly let me nab it so I can share with ...
Balloon Splat Painting
My son gets really excited when we try new painting techniques. We had a random unused balloon kicking around and that was the ...
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Shaving Foam Marble Effect Art
This is one of the activities my toddler has enjoyed most on our crafting adventures. The whole process is lots of messy fun and the ...
Incredible Shaving Foam Stretchy Slime
This very messy activity makes a range of amazing sensory materials out of just a few ingredients which will keep kids busy all day. We ...
Erupting Aliens Science Activity for Kids
This kids science activity is loads of fun for anyone who likes aliens, mess and making things explode. Watch out, it can get very ...
Recycled view all >
Artificial Grass Activities For Kids
With the aim of supporting families during this difficult time and following the announcement of an extended period of lockdown, ...
Carrot Top Experiment
Here’s a fun little experiment that my preschool son old has really enjoyed. Starting with a carrot top and no greenery we have ...
Balloon Top Tin Can Drums
Tin Can Drums are an easy musical instrument you can make for kids. They look great, don’t cost the earth and you can have a lot ...
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Halloween At Home | Crafts, Activities, Recipes and Games
Halloween feels like it’s going to be very different this year and many people are staying at home rather than going out trick or ...
3D Foil Heart Card
Here’s how to create an interesting 3D foil card. We made a heart for Valentines Day but try making other shapes for different ...
Felt Heart Bookmark
Create an easy heart shaped bookmark out of red felt for a loved one. It’s an ideal first sewing project and makes a great gift ...
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Cardboard Tube Marble Run
Get your engineering skills going by making a marble run from cardboard tubes. After a great fun activity using cardboard tubes to roll ...
Secret Agent Invisible Ink
Make your own invisible ink and watch your invisible creation re-appear again when heated, as if by magic. Be a secret agent for the ...
How to do Finger Knitting
Finger knitting only needs some yarn or wool and a pair of hands so it’s a great activity for a long journey or to pass time in a ...
