Free Kids Crafts

"I'm Bored!"

When you hear those cries, do you always know what to do? It may seem easy to throw the kid on the computer or in front of the TV. But when is family time?

The easiest way to give your children memories they will remember forever is with free kids crafts and activities. You don't want to spend all your time searching for crafts, though. Which is why we've made it simple with this website.

Free Kids Crafts was designed for homeschooling parents, parents of preschoolers, or any parent that just wants to spend quality time with their kids. Within these pages you'll find craft ideas organized by type, season, and holiday. No matter what supplies you have on hand, you'll be sure to find easy and free kids crafts to do with your kids.

Submissions for free kids crafts are always welcome and encouraged. We don't much care for boring sites with just a handful of ideas, but rather ideas from all kinds of different people and places. If you have an idea to submit, please feel free to use our form.

This site is always being updated, so be sure to check back often!

Featured Free Kids Crafts & Ideas

Rainy Day Box
by Jennifer Flickinger of ThePeriwinkleStore.com

Get a large box, and decorate it with any craft supplies you have on hand (See Homemade Toy Boxes above). Fill with things like paints, old t-shirts, yarn, fabric scraps, beads, glue, new crayons, papers, stamps, left overs from old crafts...anything craft related. On the days when the kids have a case of the "I'm boreds!", we pull out the rainy day box and it keeps them busy for hours!

Let’s Pretend
by Anita DeFrank
http://www.MommysHelperOnline.com

Children have amazing and wild imaginations. The next time you hear "I'm bored" or "What can we do", give them a few household items, or let them make their own and watch them expand into endless hours of fun and entertainment. The following are just a few ideas to get the fun started and be sure to use your imagination too!

Make an Obstacle Course
Obstacle courses can be a lot of fun, spark creativity and also be great exercise for the little ones. These can be set up in and out of doors. Pillows, chairs, tires and stools are just a couple of things that can be used to be climbed, jumped and skipped over, through, around and under. Time each child as they scramble their way through and have a race. Best thing about these is that once they've done everything they can think of with the first one, it can be torn down and set up again another way. Have each child take turns in choosing the way it's set back up.

Let's Play Dress Up
Don't give away all those old shoes, shirts, pants, hats, gloves and costume jewelry! Set aside a special drawer or box for these item to play dress up. Have children act out their favorite play, television show or put on a fashion show. You'd be surprised exactly how cute she really looks in your old high school prom gown. Be sure to take snap shots or keep the video camera rolling!

Kid's Café
Set up old card table and let the children play restaurant. Have children make up or use play money and menus. Children that can't write yet can draw the food items on the menus. Give them some paper plates, cups, plastic silverware, a little notebook and they're open for business. Take turns being waiter, customer and busboy (or girl ).

Go Camping
This too can be played in or out of doors and the possibilities are endless. If you have a smaller pop-up tent, it can be set up in the living room. If you're taking this activity outdoors, you can hang an old sheet over a clothesline securing with rocks at the bottom. Have children draw or cut out windows if you're using an old sheet. (Remember to keep for the next camping trip.) Set up some lawn chairs around your faux fire and tell stories, sing songs, make smores in the microwave or any other favorite camping activity. Go all the way and sleep there tonight!

Movie Night
Go to your favorite video rental store and have your child help pick out a movie for the whole family. Have children make tickets for the show, play money, popcorn, baggies of dried fruit, paper cups of juice or any other favorite snacks. Set these items up for "sale" and have each family member "purchase" their tickets and munchies. Then sit back and enjoy the show!