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Markers add the finishing touch to almost any craft project. Try these projects to get new ideas about using markers and other household objects. Get ready to help your child make his mark! See more »

Art Crafts

Art Crafts

Exercise your imagination by working on an art craft. These projects are simple and fun, but you'll be impressed with what you've accomplished when you see the results. Check out our huge assortment of crafty activities!

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Art Pictures

Art Pictures

Run out of ideas for your latest art project? Try these art pictures and revitalize your creative instincts. Each project includes step-by-step instructions and pictures.

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Art Techniques

Art Techniques

Art techniques for kids give a much-needed twist to standard drawing or crafts. Check out our newest ideas, from tesselation to grease casting.

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Clay Crafts

Clay Crafts

Ready to get your hands dirty? Sculpting is a fun way to create new objects for the home or experiment with new shapes. The best part, though, is that we've got an assortment of clay recipes you can make out of ordinary household materials.

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Collage Crafts

Collage Crafts

Collage crafts for kids are not limited to scraps of newspapers and magazines pasted onto a piece of construction paper. Your child can utilize a variety of common household products to create a collage masterpiece. Check out these ideas.

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Decorative Crafts for Kids

Decorative Crafts for Kids

What's more exciting for a kid than decorating his or her very own room? Making those decorations from scratch! Chech out these decorative projects that will put your child's unique personality on display.

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Easy Outdoor Team Games for Kids

Easy Outdoor Team Games for Kids

Easy outdoor team games for kids help kids develop social skills while exercising their bodies and minds. The games found in this article include some old-fashioned favorites that are just as much fun today as they were when kids first played them years ago.

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Fabric Crafts

Fabric Crafts

From sock puppets to family flags, these simple fabric crafts fun to share and easy to make. Use felt, cotton or even old socks as material. Read on to learn how to make fabric crafts.

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Foam Crafts

Foam Crafts

Foam is used for packing boxes, making mattresses, and soundproofing homes. But foam leftover from these household projects can be used for crafting, too. Round up your spare foam and show your child how to make these fun crafts.

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Fun Science Projects for Kids

Fun Science Projects for Kids

Science is all about understanding the world in which we live, and our fun science projects for kids are a great way to do just that. Read this article to find out more about fun science projects for kids.

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How to Make Educational Games

How to Make Educational Games

Your children will learn valuable lessons about art, math, and logic while making and playing educational games. Encourage your kids to be creative, but be sure to help them to understand the lessons inherent in these activities.

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How to Make Games

How to Make Games

Games are a natural part of childhood. Whether you're looking for a rainy-day activity or an entertaining way to spend an evening, learning how to make games is a great project for kids and adults to do together.

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How to Make Mobiles

How to Make Mobiles

Mobiles can be made simply to add a splash of color or they can create magical sounds like wind chimes. The impact of your mobile is only limited by your imagination. Get inspiration with these fun projects.

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How to Make No-Sew Crafts

How to Make No-Sew Crafts

Creating designer duds and accessories no longer requires a sewing machine. Your children can make their very own fashions and pillows with these no-sew crafts. All it takes is some old fabric and a little creativity.

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Imaginative Crafts

Imaginative Crafts

Imaginative Crafts teach kids to bring their own imaginations to life. Develop artistic skills and encourage playful thought while you and your kids create crafts that you will cherish for years.

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Kids' Activities

Kids' Activities

Kids' Activities keep little ones busy, engaged, and focused. On holidays or during vacations, Find fun games, projects, and crafts designed to keep kids busy and active indoors and out. Take a look at these fun and engaging Kids' Activities.

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Magnet Crafts

Magnet Crafts

Magnets add personality to any ordinary household refrigerator. Whether it's recycling old magnets by creating new covers to mount on them or creating your own new design, magnet crafts are fun crafts for kids to do. Check out these ideas!

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Marble Games for Kids

Marble Games for Kids

These marble games for kids are great indoor activities to play on a rainy day. Get your friends and family involved as well. Marble games do require some skill and dexterity in order to be successful. Check out these fun marble games for kids.

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Marker Crafts

Marker Crafts

Markers add the finishing touch to almost any craft project. Try these projects to get new ideas about using markers and other household objects. Get ready to help your child make his mark!

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Milk Jug Crafts

Milk Jug Crafts

Milk jugs aren't just cardboard or plastic, they're craft supplies that can help fuel your child's creativity (in addition to nourishing growing bones!) You can liven up a game of catch, customize cars for a road rally on the living room rug, or take a cable car on an imaginary trip in the Swiss Alps.

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