Kids’ Craft Ideas by Season and Material
Craft ideas for kids and families, sorted by season, material and skill. The four quick answers are materials-safety facts from the CPSC, the ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline, each linked to its source, because they apply to every project here.
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Quick answers
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s small-parts ban covers children’s products intended for use by children under 3; a part counts as small if it fits entirely inside the small parts cylinder, which approximates the fully expanded throat of a child under three. — Source: CPSC small parts guidance
- CPSC’s art-materials FAQ says the term “non-toxic” is not defined by regulation; the conformance statement to look for on art supplies is wording such as “Conforms to ASTM D-4236.” — Source: CPSC art materials FAQ
- The ASPCA warns that salt dough ornaments can be easily confused for a salty dog treat, advises keeping any salt dough out of reach of pets (even projects years old), and says that if a pet eats salt dough even a small amount could be dangerous. — Source: ASPCA craft pet safety
- Pet Poison Helpline says as few as 1-2 salt dough ornaments could make a dog very sick, and that baked ornaments can be very difficult to pass, causing pain or obstruction. — Source: Pet Poison Helpline
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By season
Fall crafts, Father’s Day crafts and summer crafts that kids won’t mind doing instead of screens.
By material
Toilet paper roll crafts.
Skill and project
A pencil holder craft, and how to get tie dye off your hands safely.
Everyday crafts from things at home
Easy kids’ crafts using things you already have at home.
Popular questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are easy crafts to make with toilet paper rolls?
Our toilet paper roll guide covers wearable crafts such as crowns, watches, bracelets and superhero cuffs, plus animal crafts and Christmas crafts.
What are good fall crafts?
Our fall crafts post mentions leaf crowns, painted pumpkins, pinecone bird feeders, coffee-filter trees, paper plate scarecrows, handprint spiders and potato stamps.