Paper Strip Pumpkin
A paper strip pumpkin can be a very quick and easy way to make a 3D shape out of strips of paper. Lots of room for customizing with the face. … Read More
Make a Halloween Black Paper Cat
Show your students how to make a cat out of paper, and add a little lesson in sculpture to your day. Great for working on crafting skills AND Halloween decorations … Read More
Kandinsky Tree Collage
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Kandinsky, Collage, Fall, Paper crafts
Combine the idea of rings or color and a tree and you get a fun Kandinsky for kids project. Great for warm and cool color studies too. If you can, … Read More
Dandelion Pop Out Card
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Paper crafts
I found this scallop flower punch and had fun sharing this 3D dandelion card with kids. I continued the nature theme with kraft paper and pretty marker drawings. MATERIALS Card … Read More
Easy Paper Cat Craft
My Black Paper Cat turned out to be such an easy paper craft that I thought I’d try it with other color combos. This one started as a Pacon project, … Read More
Gum Wrapper Paper Chain
Learn this to make this gum wrapper paper chain, then find lots of things to do with them. Bracelets are just one idea as the chain expands for easy fitting. … Read More
April Fool’s Art Project
The April Fool’s art project is pretty much guaranteed to create lots of giggles, just be sure that children don’t try to do much more than pose in them. This … Read More
Egyptian Collars
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Crafts, Kindergarten, Multicultural, Paper crafts
In addition to drawing Egyptian art projects for kids, try an easy craft that shows first hand the bling that many of the more affluent Egyptians enjoyed. These two products … Read More
Pop Up Valentine Card
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Paper crafts, Valentine's Day
I have a few Valentine card ideas for kids, but this is definitely my favorite. Start with some pretty patterned paper and you’re guaranteed lovely results. MATERIALS • Heart Punch, … Read More
Easy Christmas Card
Here’s an easy Christmas card idea that makes a very colorful image. Just change the colors and it works for many different celebrations. Making holiday cards with kinders may sound … Read More
3D Paper Lion Craft
I made this lion craft project with Pacon Premium Tagboard, which had the color and quality I needed. I had to make sure my lion stood up when finished! MATERIALS … Read More
Daffodil Craft
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Collage, Kindergarten, Paper crafts
I spied these cute mini cupcake liners at Michaels, and they worked perfectly for a kinder daffodil craft project. MATERIALS Card stock paper: yellow, green and blue Scissors Glue sticks … Read More
Chinese New Year Snake Tutorial
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Multicultural, Paper crafts, STEAM Projects
Did you know Chinese New Year crafts can come from office supplies? They helped me make this project with about 400 first through fourth graders for about $45. For the … Read More
Paper Craft Roosters
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Paper crafts
My favorite paper crafts for kids involve making something three dimensional. Learning how to cut and bend so things stand up is a valuable skill. This idea comes from a … Read More
Pizza Collage
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Collage, Kindergarten, Paper crafts
Make fun collage art projects by tying it into something familiar. This pizza project does double duty as it reviews shapes and can accompany a food unit theme. I’m declaring … Read More
Snowman Handmade Greeting Cards
Make your own handmade greeting cards with my sticker snowman project. Animate your snowman by moving the arms and hat and adjusting placement of the face. These snowman trading cards … Read More
Peek a Boo Cats
posted in: Collage, Halloween, Holiday, Paper crafts
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Simple Paper Sculpture
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Kindergarten, Paper crafts
This simple paper sculpture project I tried out goes in the “keeper” file. It was fun, easy and good fine motor skill practice. I challenged kinders to make curly, zig-zag … Read More
Mother’s Day Pop Out Flower Card
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Collage, Kindergarten, Mother’s Day, Paper crafts, Valentine's Day
One of the easiest Mothers Day cards to make is this pop out flower card. A paper punch and pretty paper are all you need to get started. Last year … Read More
Tissue Paper and Starch Tiles
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Paper crafts
Under simple crafts for kids, it doesn’t get much easier than this. It’s just tissue paper and starch over these plastic tiles. Use good old liquid starch as it dries much … Read More