Storybook Crafts https://freekidscrafts.com/school-days/storybook-crafts/ Crafts for Kids from Toddlers to Teens Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:54:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://freekidscrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/freekidscrafts-favicon-1-150x150.png Storybook Crafts https://freekidscrafts.com/school-days/storybook-crafts/ 32 32 Hand and Footprint Penguin https://freekidscrafts.com/hand-and-footprint-penguin/ https://freekidscrafts.com/hand-and-footprint-penguin/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:01:18 +0000 This Hand and Footprint Penguin craft is a sweet and simple winter activity for little kids. There is no messy paint involved, which makes it perfect for classrooms, daycare, or a cozy afternoon at home. These adorable penguins look wonderful lined up on a bulletin board and make a fun keepsake for families. This easy...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/hand-and-footprint-penguin/feed/ 0 Preschool Pom Pom Stamping Caterpillar Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/preschool-pom-pom-caterpillar-stamping-craft/ https://freekidscrafts.com/preschool-pom-pom-caterpillar-stamping-craft/#respond Sun, 25 May 2025 07:01:49 +0000 https://www.freekidscrafts.com/?p=15126 One of the most popular books for preschoolers is The Very Hungry Caterpillar. With that in mind, we developed this Pom Pom Caterpillar Craft that is just right for preschool abilities. There are so many good books on the market these days for all ages. Get the kids interested in reading at an early age....

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/preschool-pom-pom-caterpillar-stamping-craft/feed/ 0 Tissue Paper Panda Bear Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/tissue-paper-panda-bear/ https://freekidscrafts.com/tissue-paper-panda-bear/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:01:50 +0000 The Free Kids Crafts team has been hard at work again creating this adorable Tissue Paper Panda Bear craft for the kids. Everybody loves the exotic big bear and the National Zoo in Washington D. C.  has a baby Panda that has fun rolling in the snow. This is an easy project to get kids...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/tissue-paper-panda-bear/feed/ 0 Bean Bag Whale https://freekidscrafts.com/bean-bag-whale/ https://freekidscrafts.com/bean-bag-whale/#respond Sat, 18 May 2024 07:01:29 +0000 Have a whale of a time making this Bean Bag Whale craft. Great for illustrating the story of Jonah and the Whale and a good project for the VBS Submerged theme. The Bean Bag Whale can be made into all kinds of toss games and fun activities the kids will love. Trivia: Blue Whales are...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/bean-bag-whale/feed/ 0 Recycled Sea Life Creatures https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-sea-life-creatures/ https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-sea-life-creatures/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:01:07 +0000 Show kids how to make Recycled Sea Life Creatures from recycled cardboard tubes. While you talk about the various sea creatures you will also be teaching them that recycled materials make great craft supplies. Once you’ve tried our creations, think about what you can make from cardboard tubes. The final projects can be part of class display...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/recycled-sea-life-creatures/feed/ 2 Scarecrow Hat https://freekidscrafts.com/scarecrow-hat/ https://freekidscrafts.com/scarecrow-hat/#respond Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:01:20 +0000 https://www.freekidscrafts.com/scarecrow-hat/ Don’t spend money on Halloween costumes.  This Scarecrow Hat is an easy and inexpensive way to dress the kids for Halloween Trick or Treating. Add an old shirt with some straw stuffed in the sleeves and you’ve got a costume. You might enjoy reading these books about scarecrows: The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/scarecrow-hat/feed/ 0 I Spy Fairy Tale https://freekidscrafts.com/i-spy-fairy-tale/ https://freekidscrafts.com/i-spy-fairy-tale/#respond Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:31:53 +0000 https://www.freekidscrafts.com/?p=24700 Everybody loves Fairy Tales. So here is an I Spy Fairy Tale so the kids can have fun finding the elements that make the perfect tale; castles, carriages, crowns and more! Trivia: The Brothers Grimm stayed mostly at home, and the fairy tales came mostly from people in their extended social circle or from old...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/i-spy-fairy-tale/feed/ 0 Paper Plate Turtle Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-turtle/ https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-turtle/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:01:22 +0000 Make this friendly Paper Plate Turtle to decorate your walls and bulletin board. This is also a great project for the VBS Submerged theme. Check the related crafts below for more VBS Submerged projects. We’ve also included some books you might like to read. Books you might like to read with this craft: Foolish Tortoise...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/paper-plate-turtle/feed/ 1 Make Easy Elephant Gloves https://freekidscrafts.com/make-easy-elephant-gloves/ https://freekidscrafts.com/make-easy-elephant-gloves/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:53:12 +0000 https://www.freekidscrafts.com/?p=19372 Make these Easy Elephant Gloves and watch the little ones giggle and shout for more. These Elephant Gloves would be a good puppet to use when reading their favorite book about elephants. Gloves are a great Dollar Store purchase if you don’t have an old pair laying around the house. We’ve provided both a regular...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/make-easy-elephant-gloves/feed/ 0 DIY Mancala Game https://freekidscrafts.com/mancala-game/ https://freekidscrafts.com/mancala-game/#respond Fri, 30 Dec 2022 07:01:32 +0000 http://www.freekidscrafts.com/mancala-game/ This game is also known as the “count and capture” game. A Mancala game encourages kids to conduct thought experiments, counting tokens and comparing tactics in their heads before they move a game piece. trivia The word Mancala is derived from the Arabic word Naqala (na-ka-la), which means “to move” or “to transfer”. The rules of...

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]]> https://freekidscrafts.com/hand-and-footprint-angel/feed/ 0 Handprint Bunny Puppet Craft https://freekidscrafts.com/handprint-bunny-puppet/ https://freekidscrafts.com/handprint-bunny-puppet/#respond Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:01:04 +0000 Here’s another FreeKidsCrafts original craft that is sure to delight kids and adults alike. This Handprint Bunny Puppet is made by tracing around your hand onto our free printable bunny face. Books you might want to read with this craft: The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter Little...

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