5 Popular Crafts Kids Love

Sometimes it can be a little difficult to get your kids to craft. After all, their little minds are pretty busy and they are extremely energetic. They also go through different phases, like wanting to make messes or insisting on eating glue. Try some of these kid friendly crafts and get their creative juices flowing in no time.

Popular Crafts for Kids #1: Edible Crafts

If your kids are in pre-k then they probably prefer eating their craft supplies rather than actually using them. In fact, small children in general have a tendency of sticking things in their mouths, making edible crafts a big hit with these tiny people.

I still remember making my own edible play dough as a child. Of course back then it was mostly just made with peanut butter and food coloring, but now there is a whole variety of different edible kid's crafts. Depending on your child's taste you can make play dough out of anything from kool-aid to jello. For play dough recipes visit FamilyCorner.com.

Popular Crafts for Kids #2: Musical Crafts

Kids enjoy music more than anybody. It gets them focused and allows them to move their energetic little bodies. You can make anything from a tambourine to drums with recycled materials and things lying around the house. For detailed instructions on how to make several musical instruments visit Family Corner's 9 Easy to Make Musical Instruments.

Popular Crafts for Kids #3: Recycled Crafts

Recycled crafts are a great way to get your child's creative juices flowing while teaching them the importance of preserving the planet. You can also make just about any craft imaginable with things you probably already have. For some great kid's crafts revolving completely around reducing, reusing, and recycling visit Crafting a Green World.

Popular Crafts for Kids #4: Macaroni Crafts

For some reason unbeknownst to teachers and parents alike, macaroni crafts are always a big hit with kids. The different shapes and sometimes bright colors really bring a smile to a child's face as they decorate some of their favorite things with macaroni. Try decorating boxes or Popsicle stick picture frames with oddly shaped macaroni's to really bring out some creativity. For more fun macaroni crafts visit Enchanted Learning.

Popular Crafts for Kids #5: Seasonal Crafts

There are two things that are well known when it comes to children: kids like seasons and they especially like holidays. Encourage your child's holiday spirits with fun crafts every time a celebration or new season comes around. This allows for several crafting opportunities throughout the year and gets their little hearts very excited. For some great seasonal craft ideas visit Disney's Family Fun.

Encourage your child's creativity and love for making things with their hands by trying out some of these great crafts.

Sources:

Family Corner: 10 Edible Play Dough Crafts for Busy Little Kids

9 Easy to Make Musical Instruments

Crafting a Green World

Enchanted Learning - Macaroni Crafts

Disney's Family Fun