Planning a birthday party can be a lot of work – balloons, cake, entertainment, gifts – the list is endless. What if we told you we could make your party…
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Venture across the globe to China by creating a Chinese Dragon! Supplies: egg carton, googly eyes, pom poms, paint, ribbon, red felt or construction paper, glue gun Step 1: cut apart…
Take your kids on a journey to the down under and explore the culture by creating a beautiful Australian Dot Painting! Supplies: paint, paint brushes, black paper and pencil. Step…
Are carrots your child’s favorite veggie from the garden? Let them recreate their favorite vegetable in art form. Supplies: Orange and green paper, scissors and large white paper. Step…
Create a beautiful garden of handprint flowers. Supplies: Paint, sponge, brushes and paper. Step 1: Dip the flat side of the sponge in green paint to make stems for flowers….
Best Homemade Ice Cream Recipe Ice cream is a wonderful demonstration of what salt can do to ice. So, next time you need ice cream, make it yourself instead of…
Experience the magic of baking soda and vinegar while blowing up balloons in this simple STEM science experiment. Supplies: Balloon; empty water bottle; baking soda; vinegar; funnel Step 1: Fill...
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Learn how to create these beautiful leaf prints in just 4 easy steps! Step 1: Paint the underside of a leaf. Step 2: Press paint side down on cloth or papter…
Want to win a FREE Green Kid Crafts Discovery Box? Nominate us for Red Tricycle’s Best Subscription Box Service Award: 1. Go to Most Awesome Baby & Kids Essentials 2….
Make your own love coaster for your favorite person! Supplies: plaster of Paris, mixing bowl, lid to pickles (or jelly, etc), fun additions like beads, letters, buttons etc Step 1: Mix…
This Paper Weight is perfect for Dad. He can use it in his office for a daily reminder of how much he is loved. Supplies: medium sized rock, paint, brushes…
Looking for a new way to use up old crayons? Create a colorful art piece by melting the crayons. You can even color coordinate it to match your room!…
Who says it can’t snow in the Spring? Make some Springtime Snowballs and have a blast outdoors. You can even have a fun snow ball fight with the kids….
We are so thrilled to add yet another feather to our cap as Steveanne Auerbach, Ph.D./Dr. Toy announces Green Kid Crafts, and our entire Discovery Box subscription program, as a…
Get 25% off the first month of your new craft box subscription with code BLOG25! Green Kid Crafts delights tens of thousands of kids across North America each month with…
Turn off the TV and go play outside! Walk to the park, take a hike, or play in your backyard. People protect what they know, so get to know your…
Although April’s amazing Planet Protector Boxes just started arriving to our subscribers this week, we can’t help but get excited about what we’ve developed for May’s Discovery Box! Our inspiration?…
Green Kid Crafts has your back this Easter! Transform your child’s Easter baskets into something creative and fun. Our Single Craft Kits are the perfect Easter basket goodies. We have…
Fun Easter Activities for Families: Easter Egg Garland Create your own colorful Easter egg garland with the kids! You can use scrap paper and leftover craft materials to make a...
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Today’s post comes to us from Amanda at Crafty Critters. Crafty Critters is a website dedicated to providing easy and fun crafts for kids. Be sure to check out their…
These simple dance rings make a perfect dance partner! What You'll Need: Two embroidery hoops Variety of ribbon in different colors Scissors 1. Cut the ribbon into long strips. 2....
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We love this rainstick craft for kids because of its upcycled materials and creative play potential. What You’ll Need: Paper tube roll Scrap fabric Two rubberbands Dry beans Optional: scrap…
Who knew cardboard could be so musical? We love this idea for giving our Green Kid Crafts boxes a second purpose. What You’ll Need: A small cardboard box Rubber bands…
We’re celebrating our March World Music Discovery Box by bringing you Music Mondays! Check back every Monday in March for a new music activity. Looking for a fun activity to…
