30 Plus Fun Craft and Activity Ideas for Kids with Household Items
(Posted on Thursday, April 9, 2020)
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Here is a list of over 30 fun craft and activity ideas you can do right at home with household items. I love these activities as they don’t require an extra trip to the store, or purchasing any materials, because most of these items you can find right in your house. Win! Many of these activities also involve upcycling!
These fun activities for kids were compiled from some amazing bloggers! Simply click the links below the blog title for more information and full activity/ craft instructions!
You will find activities for kids of all ages! Have fun!
From Artsy Fartsy Mama Blog:
Free Printable LEGO Challenge Game
Super Soft Two Ingredient Play Doh
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From Finding Myself Young:
5 Minute Toilet Paper Roll Houses
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From Picklebums:
DIY Cardboard Tube Construction Toy
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From Crayons and Cravings:
Sponge Paint Toddler Art with Homemade Paint
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From Mom in the Six:
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From The Play Based Mom:
Rainbow Toast: A Fun Breakfast Activity
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From A Cotton Kandi Life:
How to Make Plastic Yarn (Upcycled Grocery Bag Craft)
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From Little Learning Moments Blog:
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From the Feeling Nifty Blog:
The Easiest No Sew Sock Bunnies
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From the Who Needs a Cape Blog:
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From The Dad Life Lessons Blog:
How to Make a Dollhouse Out of Cardboard
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From The Printables Fairy:
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From Go Science Kids:
DIY Magnetic Marble Run for the Fridge Door
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From Mud, Paper, Scissors Blog:
Cheerios and Pipe Cleaner Bird Feeder
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From Red Ted Art:
Toilet Paper Roll Giraffe Marionette
How to Make a God’s Eye Weaving Craft
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From the Four to Love Blog:
3 Printable Indoor Scavenger Hunts
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From Enjoy the Eco Things:
How to Make an Easy Dollar Tree Barn
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From the Moms Who Save Blog:
Frozen-Inspired Princess Wands
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From Projects with Kids:
Printmaking for Kids Using Recycled Materials
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From Bitz & Giggles:
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From Best Toys 4 Toddlers:
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From the Animallama Blog:
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From Team Cartwright:
At Home Chemistry: Cleaning Pennies with Ketchup
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For more fun activities, check out these additional ideas:
From Toot’s Mom is Tired:
Let Celebrities Read Books to Your Kids
From Moms and Munchkins:
From Savoring The Good:
A Complete List of Free Disney+ Coloring Pages
And finally, many additional activities from,
A Mother Far From Home:
Easy Screen-Free Activities for Kids at Home
I hope you have found lots of great activities to try out right in your own home. I will leave you will one of my favorite mottos:
Remember, when in doubt… Play!
I hope you enjoyed these activities for kids with household items! Let me know which activities you want to try with your children in the comments. I would love to hear how the activity went!
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