Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids - The Crafty Crow

Puffy Rainbow Cloud Soap

These beautiful rainbow clouds are made with Ivory soap! Get
the directions for this interesting sensory experience at Two-daloo. 

DIY Sensory Bean Bag Toy

These iSpy bean bags make great toys for travel or
quiet time. Find out how to make them at Meri Cherry.

Easy Contact Paper Mandalas

Here's a beautiful introduction to mandala making for
kids! Precut tissue paper shapes designed on contact paper
circles yield amazing results. Picklebums has more
details and a free printable template.

Art With Tape

On the blog of artist and author, Carla Sonheim, you'll find
this interesting art lesson that uses a variety of tape. Not
just for kids, this would make a fun family or group activity. 

Creative Art With Common Objects

After seeing the work of Javier Pérez on Instagram,
Playtivities adapted his ideas as an art lesson for kids. Look
for interesting objects around your house and use them to
inspire some imaginative drawings. Click over to
Playtivities for more details.

Shape Template For Snack Time

I love this snack time shape match-up activity at Chieu
Anh Urban! It's perfect to go along with a lesson on
shapes or a little quiet time activity.

Clay Houses

Babble Dabble Do shares a creative idea for kids to do with
non-drying clay and wood bird houses. I love that they can
be re-worked over and over again. 

DIY Magnets For Kids' Play

Picklebums shares lots of ideas on how to make and play with
magnets plus a free printable for shape magnets you can DIY. You
also have to see what she upcycled to get this giant magnet board! 

Yarn And Sticky Paper Activity

I've shared lots of art and craft ideas with clear contact paper
over the years and I consider it a basic craft supply, there's
always something fun that can done with it! I love this idea
at Laughing Kids Learn using bits of cut up yarn - it's a
wonderful sensory activity for the little ones and
makes a pretty collage for the window too.

Make Your Own Tapestry Table

Kleas shows you how to make a tapestry table from an old coffee
table - brilliant! This is such a wonderful activity for one child
or a whole group, even adults can participate.

Things to Make With Paper Circles

Mr Printables has lots of ideas for crafting with
paper circles punched from a circle punch.

Journaling For Kids

Picklebums has a great post sharing tips and ideas for
journaling with kids. Start the new year with this
wonderful activity that makes a great keepsake too!