Crafts for Kids

Beading is an Alaska Native art that Molly and Trini enjoy doing together. They learn that following directions is important. Follow these directions to make a beaded necklace with your child!

Molly loves cooking with blueberries. See what happens when you try this blueberry recipe with your child!

Molly’s mom makes ice sculptures. “Chill out” and make one with your family! Observe how temperature affects water as you create a frozen ice sculpture.

Molly and Tooey discover a beautiful puzzle box underneath a floorboard. Help your child make a puzzle box with a secret compartment to hide treasures.

The Cat in the Hat observes wind with Nick and Sally. Make a windsock with your child to learn about wind.

The refrigerator is a hub for artwork, but can also be a really fantastic play surface for kids! With just a few simple supplies, you can make a fun DIY face magnet and accessories.

Get creative with your child! Use unusual objects for measuring and discover ways to compare length.

Molly learns the Seal Dance when she visits a new friend. The Seal Dance is a traditional song and dance performed by Unangax Alaska Native people. Explore a different Alaska Native dance tradition with your child by making a Yup’ik dance fan.

Did you know that Saturn’s rings are made up of dust, ice, rocks and more? Invite your child to make 3D art to learn more about Saturn's rings. As you work together, ask your child how the materials you're using are similar or different from the actual materials that make up Saturn's rings.

Elinor and her friends discover that they can use different senses to identify things. Play this game with your child to help them make their own discoveries using different senses.

Elinor and her friends notice that some objects fall fast and some objects fall slowly. Have you ever noticed that some things fall faster than others? Investigate how things fall with your child and see what you notice.

When Elinor wants to make a butterfly costume, her dad helps her get a closer look to learn more about them. Make a costume like Elinor to help your child learn about butterflies.