The Best Crafts to Make With Kids Under the Age of Five

Kids will love this sparkly DIY Nebula Jar made out of just cotton balls, paint, water, glitter and a Mason jar. Teach your little one about the galaxy while getting creative with bright colours for an end result that’s totally stellar.

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Instead of shelling out the big bucks on canvases and other expensive art supplies, use the resources you already have at home, like these adorable heart suncatchers made out of coffee filters and paint from the dollar store. Your toddlers won’t know the difference, and the result is a beautiful window hanging to brighten up your playroom or nursery.

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Not only is this DIY easy, creative, and choking-hazard-free, but it will also teach your kids about the importance of gratitude and mindfulness. All you’ll need is a Mason jar, glue, tissue paper, and a few other household supplies to make an uplifting craft that will last throughout your kids’ childhood.

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This colourful terrarium is a stylish and kid-friendly way to welcome a new plant into the home. All you’ll need is a jar, some glue, a twig and coloured tissue paper to make this nature-inspired craft that will look great on your mantelpiece, windowsill or your child’s bedside table.

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Small bits are no problem when they’re edible and delicious. Use Fruity Cheerios or another colourful snack to make a cute and jolly DIY rainbow craft. Add marshmallows or cotton balls for the clouds, and voilà: an easy and cheerful craft you can make with any toddler.

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These cute (and practical!) watermelon fans are the perfect craft for a hot summer’s day. All you’ll need is some construction paper, jumbo popsicle sticks and a few other tools to make this fruity craft—you’ll never hear your kids complain about the heat again.

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If your child is obsessed with mermaids, dolphins, and all things to do with the ocean, then they should adore this sparkly and gooey ocean slime craft, too. Featuring no small pieces and only a few ingredients like glue, starch, food colouring and glitter, this DIY is the perfect substitute for that boring old Play-Doh.

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Sensory bottles are awesome tools for children with anxiety issues or moody spells. Not only will they help your kids calm down during a tantrum, but they’re also super fun and easy to make, and they look really cool in a kids’ room or playroom. Help your child make their own using glue, a bottle, warm water, glitter and the colours of their choice.

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