Kids Crafts

Kids crafts don't need a craft store haul. Most of the ideas here start with paper plates, toilet paper tubes, cardboard boxes, washable paint and whatever leaves you can find on a walk. You'll find easy crafts for toddlers, preschool crafts with simple cutting and gluing, and process art where the fun is in the making rather than matching a sample. Each craft lists ages, prep time, mess level and supplies, with notes on small parts, scissors and glue. Hot glue steps are always marked for grown-ups only. Expect lots of fridge-worthy art and a very short shopping list.