I believe that fun, easy, and simple crafts are the way to go when it comes to getting creative with kids. These fun and easy crafts for kids are just the answer!

Crafting with my little ones is one of my favorite ways to spend quality time together.

The below list is chock full of amazing crafts that you can do with your kiddos. Your little ones will love making these sweet and simple projects with you.

Here’s to some fun family crafting time!

1. DIY Chick Craft

This adorable DIY chick is the perfect Easter craft.

The body and face of these cute chicks are made using cardstock. They take about 15-30 minutes to make in total.

Little kids may need help with the tracing and cutting parts of this project. These chicks would look great as a gift topper for a baby shower or hung up as Easter décor!

2. Butterfly Shape Craft

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Here is another great springtime activity for kiddos. These cute and colorful butterflies are the perfect way to welcome in the warm weather!

You will only need a few basic supplies for this project including cardstock. If you need cardstock, I love this set because it comes with tons of gorgeous, bright colors!

3. Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes

Don’t you think these pipe cleaner snowflakes are so pretty? My kids love the movie Frozen, so they are all about snowflake crafts!

They are easy to make and will help your little ones practice their fine motor skills!

You only need three supplies for this project including pipe cleaners, pony beads, and self-adhesive rhinestones.

4. Paper Plate Rabbit

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Most little kids love bunnies, which makes this cute paper plate craft an excellent (and quick) art project! I love using paper plates in my crafting because I always have them on hand.

If you want to try this, you will need to get brown acrylic craft paint like this.

5. DIY Paper Watermelon

This is another super fun and simple paper plate craft. Watermelons are a favorite summer fruit in my home, and I love how cute these turn out.

Besides paper plates, you will need acrylic paint, double-sided tape, craft/popsicle sticks, a paintbrush, and a cotton swab.

6. Fun Kaleidoscope Craft

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I am always a fan of any project that recycles materials. This kaleidoscope craft fits the bill perfectly because it uses a paper towel roll.

Your kids will enjoy making this alongside you and will have tons of fun looking at the colors and shapes once your kaleidoscope is finished!

7. Paper Plate Snails

These beaded snails are so pretty, don’t you think? This is a fun and simple craft that your kids can customize based on the colors they like.

Little ones might need a little bit of help cutting out the body of the snail.

8. Toilet Paper Snake

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Toilet paper rolls are a staple in my crafting, especially when I’m doing projects with my kids. I love this toilet paper snake because little ones will have tons of fun making it and playing with it.

If you don’t have any toilet paper rolls handy, you could buy a set like this.

9. Ladybug Craft

Do your kids love ladybugs? Mine do too, which is why I am so obsessed with this cute and sweet ladybug craft.

This is made using basic materials like a toilet paper roll, black socks, a compass, and a hot glue gun. You will also need wiggle googly eyes.

I like this set of eyes because it is cost-effective and includes several different sizes.

10. Paper Plate Doughnut Craft

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Are your kids doughnut monsters? Mine are too!

I am a big fan of doughnut-themed crafts because they always turn out so pretty. This is one of the easiest projects to do with little kids.

Bigger kids may be able to cut the doughnut shape out themselves, but younger ones may need some help with this step!

11. Paper Squishies

Like most little ones, my kids are obsessed with squishies. These cute paper squishies are an adorable and customizable craft to do with your children.

They are easy to make using basic materials like paper, glue, and toy filling like this. You could add these to Christmas stockings or goodie bags!

12. Toilet Roll Ninjas

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If you love quick and easy projects, this is the craft for you. These toilet roll ninjas are so simple, but so much fun!

You probably have everything you need on hand for these, which are made using a toilet paper roll, straws, paint, and a marker.

13. Unicorn Toilet Roll Craft

My kids have both gone through unicorn phases and I was wracking my brain trying to come up with fun unicorn crafts. This toilet paper roll unicorn is sweet and simple and will give your kids the ability to flex their creative muscles!

Don’t you think that the yarn mane and tail are such cute touches?

14. Winter Hat Craft Scratch Art

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Scratch art seems to be really popular with kids nowadays. Oil pastels like this are used to make this winter hat project super vivid and colorful.

I love that this one is super customizable and allows kids to get creative. The scratching takes this project to the next level and is sure to entertain your little ones!

Plus, the finished product looks great. You can display your finished hats on the refrigerator all winter long!

15. Fish Craft

Kids love this super cute popsicle stick fish craft because it lets them get creative.

This is a good one to do with kids one-on-one or in a group setting like at daycare, school, summer camp, or at an underwater-themed birthday party.

16. Footprint Penguin Christmas Craft

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I adore kid’s footprint and handprint crafts because they give you memories to cherish. This penguin Christmas craft is quick to make and turns out super adorable.

Little ones will like designing and decorating their own penguins. These would make lovely Christmas cards for grandparents!

17. Snowy Owl Craft

Do you love adding handmade crafts to your seasonal décor? I am the same way, which is why I’m such a huge fan of these sweet snowy owls!

These are made using pinecones. If you don’t have any that you have collected this season, you could buy a cost-effective pack like this.

The “snowy” part of the owl comes from spread apart cotton balls. This is a simple project that uses basic materials and will look beautiful on your winter tablescape or mantle!

18. Egg Carton Turtle

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I always try to reuse items in my crafting. I also think this is important to teach children about upcycling, which is why I am always on the hunt for kids art projects that give old objects new life.

This cute egg carton turtle fits the bill perfectly. Besides your egg carton, you only need green cardboard, pom poms (the colors in this set would work perfectly), and googly eyes.

19. Hot Cocoa Craft

This quick cardstock hot cocoa craft is perfect for winter. It comes together quickly, is fun to make alongside your kids, and would look great as window or wall décor in the classroom or at home!

20. Tissue Paper Rainbow Craft

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In my experience, kids love colorful crafts. These tissue paper rainbows are so beautiful.

You and your kids can make your own cute rainbows on a rainy day using tissue paper like this.

21. DIY Beaded Pipe Cleaner Dragonfly

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These beautiful beaded dragonflies are such a sweet springtime craft. They are quick to make, offer great fine motor practice for little hands, and are fun for kids to play with!

22. Spinner Toy

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If you are looking for something that will keep your little ones entertained long term (and who isn’t?), this spinner toy is a must-try project for you. It comes together fast and is fun for kids to make and play with.

23. Pom Pom Shooter

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Here is another great project that will provide your kids with tons of fun once it’s ready. These can be decorated however you want and are exciting to play with inside and outside!

24. Handprint Bunnies

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These handprint bunnies are the perfect Easter craft. Cute and easy to make, these would be great as gift toppers or displayed on your refrigerator.

25. Paper Plate Flower Craft

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Paper plates are a staple at my house when it comes to crafting. These flowers turn out lovely and provide an opportunity for you to teach little ones about all the different parts of a flower.

26. Pipe Cleaner Butterfly Rings

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How adorable are these fuzzy butterfly rings? This is a great mess-free project for kids and is made with just pipe cleaners and scissors.

27. Paper Plate Chicken

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Looking for a quick, fun craft? You and your kids will love making these chickens!

If you need some paper plates, you can buy a value pack like this.

28. Easy Jumping Frog

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I have always found origami to be very calming, and I think it’s a great activity to teach little ones (especially those with big emotions!) These cute jumping frogs are a great introduction to origami for kids!

29. Popsicle Stick Dragon Craft

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Have your kids gone through a dragon phase yet? Mine have, and this popsicle stick dragon craft is a definite hit for any dragon-obsessed kiddos.

It is customizable, easy to make, and super fun for little ones to play with!

30. Paper Flower Craft

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Here is another fun flower craft. This one turns out stunning.

It is a quick craft, so you and your kids can easily spend an afternoon making a few of these. You could even make an entire bouquet to display on your dining table or foyer!

31. Paper Stingray Craft

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This cute paper sting ray craft is another great upcycling project. This one uses a toilet paper roll, colored paper, a marker, googly eyes, and scissors.