Activities for kids

Science projects for kids can be fun and exciting. Make hands-on science crafts at home with these easy at home science crafts.

This Number Weave activity took me less than 5 minutes to create. Seriously! May look like it took me longer...

Make this super soft, no cook, cloud dough recipe! Only 2 ingredients - cornstarch and lotion. This homemade dough is really easy to make!

Are you looking for a fun and easy rainbow craft for kids - Try making a rainbow out of torn construction paper. Torn paper crafts are so fun for kids and they make for really pretty art work too! My kids loved tearing the construction paper into small pieces and gluing it on. This activity is also a great way for kids to learn their colors! Kids can create pretty art work, learn their colors, and have fun all at the same time with this easy and cheap rainbow craft for kids!

This moon sand recipe is so easy to make! With only two ingredients, you'll be playing with this soft and sensory sand within minutes. Moon Sand This moon sand recipe is so much fun. The texture is soft and crumbly, but it also molds really well into different shapes. The kids thought it was the best thing ever! I've tested different kinetic sand recipes before (like this kinetic sand, this moldable play sand and this foam sand), but this one was BY FAR the best. And with only 2 ingredients…

Do you have bored kids at home? No problem, break out the painter's tape because these fun activities are easy to create for toddlers and preschoolers! They're perfect for busy moms and dads on a budget using cheap supplies you probably already have at home.

This rainbow paper craft is a fun and easy rainbow craft for preschoolers (or toddlers) that teaches color recognition and sorting skills to kids! Free template available for print!

Make these fork painted flowers and add them to a card for Mother's Day! Free printable vase template included.

Laura @inspiremyplay Founder of @inspiremyplay, Early Years teacher for 11 years and mummy to three gorgeous girls. I'm passionate about the benefits of play in early childhood. This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and go on to make a purchase, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Please read my disclosure policy for more details. It's not long until Easter! Here's a round up of some of the play and craft ideas that we love…