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Dozens of crafts for preschoolers

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Keeping kids occupied all the time is no easy task. This will be no more! We've got you covered with a whole range of activities and crafts to keep your preschooler busy as can be. 

Giant bubble wand

This bubble wand will keep your toddler occupied for hours.

Fun DIY crafts using cardboard boxes

A house, a guitar or a ramp for toy cars - The uses for cardboard boxes are endless!

Stamping statements

Potato stamps a definitely making a new fashion statement.

Colour me playdough

With innovative plastic sheets, playing with playdough takes on a new meaning. 

How to make a toyrarium

Step-by-step instructions on how to help your kids build their own little toyrarium.

How to make a mud pie

Help your kids with this classic activity.

How to make a pet rock

This fun art and craft project will keep the kids busy and happy and in the end they'll have a new friend. 

DIY jumping jack flash

Some arts and crafts keep little hands busy while boosting skills.

Make your own paint

Making your own paint sounds like hard work, but with this easy tips you'll find it quite a breeze.

Cork stamps

Toddlers are always looking to keep busy. Try making these fun cork stamps.

Big ideas for little hands 

Tired of playing tea party with your toddler's teddies? Keep little ones busy with these fin ideas.

Make a tooth fairy box

Make this cute little tooth fairy box for your child to store her first tooth.

Green fingers

This activity involves all your tot's senses while teaching him about the life cycle of plants.

Playdough

Keep little hands busy with this homemade playdough. It's quick, easy, inexpensive and you can make as many colours as you like.

Fun with felt

This activity will help you share some bonding time.

Rock garden

Make a little rock garden for your creative child to potter in.

Wooden spoon puppets

Keep your little one busy turning wooden spoons into puppets with a bit of paint and imagination.

Creating a bouquet

Make a beautiful and silly bouquet of flowers out of coloured pipe cleaners.

Fun with foot- and hand prints

A custom piece of artwork is a must-have for any toddler's room. Let your toddler use his feet or hands to make colourful prints on canvas.

Make a necklace

Help your child thread a pretty necklace with our easy-to-make beads.

Bird feeder balls

Make these easy bird feeder balls with your tot...

Make finger puppets

Let your child's imagination soar with these easy-to-make finger puppets.

Bowling pin set

Fun toys don't have to break the bank. Create a bowling pin set for your tot out of empty water bottles.

Eezy peezy photo frame

Help your tot create this photo frame to display photos or his artwork. It also makes a great gift!

Shake, rattle and roll

Keep your tot entertained indoors on chilly winter days by helping him make this interesting toy!

Pretty pegs

Make quirky peg puppets with some odds and ends and a lick of paint.

Paint a wall!

Give your toddler a paintbrush and some paint and guide her as she colours her world...

Terrarium time

Create a pretty miniature garden for your child to take care of.

Make your own stamps

Don't waste money on buying cheap stamps when you can make your own out of foam.

Magic painting bags

Here's a great way for toddlers to fingerpaint without their hands or your home getting dirty.

Garden ten-pin bowling

A fun game for the whole family that takes seconds to set up.

Make a robot

Robot-mad boys and girls will love this easy project. It will also provide weeks of imaginative play afterwards...

How to make citronella candles

Homemade candles are perfect for gifts or to lend ambiance to a room.

How to make a weathervane

A weathervane is easily made and makes a nice gift. Here are the instructions.

How to make fun pot plants

These easy pots look pretty on the table and the family can add fresh herbs to their own salads and sandwiches.

Handprint heart

Here's how to make a heart with just a bit of paint - and no paintbrush!

How to make bag charms

Bag charms liven up any school bag or backpack.

Make a paper mâché bowl

Gather some kids and some old comics and create a fabulous bowl.

How to make beeswax candles

Making candles doesn't always mean you're up to your elbows in dripping hot wax...

Worm puppets

Fun for the whole family! Make some worm puppets.




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