Crafts for Kids

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.

DIY Rainstick

1m 10s

Turn a paper towel roll into a colorful rainstick with this fun and easy craft.

Episodes

  • DIY Rainstick

    S2 E120 - 1m 10s

    Turn a paper towel roll into a colorful rainstick with this fun and easy craft.

  • Rattle Drums

    S2 E119 - 1m 28s

    Learn how to make a simple DIY toy and instrument, the classic rattle drum. This easy craft for kids celebrates making music.

  • Cotton Swab Snowflakes

    S2 E118 - 1m 39s

    Decorate your house for the holidays with these beautiful and easy cotton swab snowflakes and use this craft to discuss vocabulary words such as radial or talk about repeating patterns.

  • Winter Wonderland Terrarium

    S2 E117 - 1m 4s

    Turn an empty jar, twigs, pinecones, and trinket toys into a magical Winter Wonderland Terrarium with this kid-friendly craft.

  • How to Make Snow Paint

    S2 E116 - 1m 26s

    ​Using two ingredients, you can make snow paint for great winter art.

  • DIY Witch Hat

    S2 E115 - 1m 45s

    Turn an ordinary birthday party hat and a cereal box into a witch hat in just a few steps. This idea is a great accessory for any witch costume and the perfect solution for your last-minute trick-or-treater.

  • Spooky Paper Plate Eyes

    S2 E114 - 51s

    Turn paper plates into spooky eyes with this cool Halloween craft you can make with your kids.

  • Glitter Glue Ghost Art

    S2 E113 - 1m

    This easy Halloween art craft requires only three materials. Create glitter glue ghost art to use as Halloween cards or decorations.

  • DIY Odd Squad Costume

    S2 E112 - 55s

    Make this budget-friendly, easy Odd Squad Costume based on the PBS KIDS show for your little one.

  • No-Sew Monster Claws

    S2 E111 - 54s

    You can make monster claws with your child easily with this craft that's perfect for Halloween.

  • Observen con una lupa hecha en casa: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Observen con una lupa hecha en casa

    S2 E110 - 2m 8s

    Cuando Elinor nota algo interesante, a ella le gusta mirarlo de cerca. Ayude a su niño ver las cosas de cerca con una lupa hecha en casa.

  • Hagan un disfraz de mariposa: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hagan un disfraz de mariposa

    S2 E109 - 3m 1s

    Cuando Elinor quiere hacer un disfraz de mariposa, su papá la ayuda a observarlas de cerca para aprender más sobre ellas. Hagan un disfraz como el de Elinor para que su niño aprenda sobre las mariposas.

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