Crafts for Kids

Series / 2 Seasons

Focusing on simple, fun and family-friendly projects, this weekly series encourages parents to spend meaningful time with their kids making crafts. Many of the projects include recyclable materials, things you already have in your home, and feature PBS KIDS characters.

Watch Latest: S2 E120

1m 10s

DIY Shoebox Dollhouse

S1 E20 / 1m 34s

Turn an old shoebox into hours of fun by repurposing the cardboard into a simple dollhouse. Keep the construction of the dollhouse simple, then get as creative (or keep it as basic) as you wish with decorating your house. Kids of all age ranges will love this project!

DIY Napkin Rings

S1 E19 / 1m 42s

These beaded and block-painted napkin rings will encourage your kids to help you set the table, just in time for any holiday dinner! For the full craft, click here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/diy-napkin-rings/

No-Sew Curious George Costume

S1 E18 / 1m 20s

Kids (and parents!) will go bananas for this easy, no-sew Curious George costume! To see the full post and download the printable mask, click here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/curious-george-costume/.

No-Sew WordGirl Costume

S1 E17 / 1m 17s

If you have a little WordGirl fan on your hands, this no-sew costume is perfect for you! Just wear some red tights or leggings to complete the look, along with the elements you will make here today, and you're little WordGirl is ready to go find her favorite word! Word Up! See the full post here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/no-sew-wordgirl-costume-video/.

No-Sew Super Why Costume

S1 E16 / 2m 8s

Hey, Super You! Make a no-sew Super Why costume and transform into your favorite PBS KIDS superhero for Halloween. Visit PBS Parents to download the Super Why logo: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/no-sew-super-why-costume-video/.

No-Sew Wild Kratts Bat Costume

S1 E15 / 2m 37s

Make a no-sew Wild Kratts bat costume complete with creature power discs! To make this costume you'll need just a few simple supplies. Creature Power GO! See the full post and download the printable discs, click here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/wild-kratts-bat-costume/.

No-Sew Daniel Tiger Costume

S1 E14 / 2m 16s

Celebrate Halloween by helping your child make their own easy-to-make, comfortable-to-wear, costumes—they can even make believe that they are Daniel Tiger! Have a GRRific Halloween! See the full post here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/daniel-tiger-costume/

Cardboard Box Airplane

S1 E12 / 2m 29s

Take flight! Make an airplane from a cardboard box for a simple and incredibly fun way to engage in imaginative play with your child. See the full post here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/cardboard-box-airplane-video/

Block-Painted Hide-and-Seek Rocks

S1 E10 / 2m 1s

These block-painted hide-and-seek rocks are a craft project and an activity rolled into one! See the full post here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/hide-and-seek-rocks-video/

Cardboard Parking Garage

S1 E9 / 1m 44s

Turn an old cardboard box into a parking garage play place! If your kids love toy cars, they'll love this fun and easy craft. See the full post here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/cardboard-parking-garage/

Colorful Picnic Bags

S1 E8 / 1m 42s

Make lunch more fun! Decorate brown bags to turn lunch prep into an art project with these crafty picnic bags. See the full post here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/crafty-picnic-bags-video/

DIY Rocket

S1 E7 / 2m 2s

Have a blast with these DIY rockets! Construct a rocket out of recycled items and household materials, then countdown to your very own liftoff and fly around! See the full post here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/diy-rockets-video/

Geometric Mod Art

S1 E6 / 1m 22s

Make these easy, educational, and 100% frame-worthy mod art project with kids. It will leave you saying, "Wow... the kids really made that?!" See the full post here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/geometric-mod-art-video/

1920's Flapper-Style Headband

S1 E4 / 2m 5s

Make a fun, feathered flapper-style headband and transport kids to the 1920's! Inspire imaginative play through the fashion styles, popular dances, and music trends of the 20's with these cute costume headpieces. See the full post here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/1920s-flapper-headbands-video/

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