For a simple and fun back to school craft try this popsicle stick school bus craft! This project is a super simple one that is great for kids of all ages. RELATED: Back to School Bingo DIY Popsicle Stick School Bus Jumbo popsicle sticks are perfect for making this school bus frame. We used tacky […] The post Popsicle Stick School Bus appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more

Turn pine cones into these handmade flowers with some paint and creativity! Gather up pine cones from your yard or local park and save them for this fun and simple nature craft. These also make a great gift idea! RELATED: Pine Cone Wreath Use garden snips or pruners to cut the tops off of the […] The post Pine Cone Flowers appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more

For a fun scented playdough recipe try this strawberry playdough. This recipe for strawberry playdough is so simple to make and is perfect as a summer activity. RELATED: Playdough Recipe How to Make Strawberry Playdough Use Jello to easily make your own scented strawberry playdough. It also gives a bright red color without having to […] The post Strawberry Playdough appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more

For a fun outdoor activity to do this summer, try this summer scavenger hunt! This is an easy printable activity that kids can do anytime they are outside this summer. Kids will love to hunt for all of these summer items during their time outdoors this summer! Related: Nature Scavenger Hunt Free Printable Summer Scavenger Hunt This […] The post Summer Scavenger Hunt appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more

We love recycled crafts – and these toilet paper roll bugs are fun to create with paper rolls (either toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls). Kids will have fun turning them into these silly bugs! RELATED: Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly Bug Toilet Paper Roll Crafts Toilet paper roll crafts are fun for kids of […] The post Toilet Paper Roll Bugs appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more

Need an easy summer activity? Try these free printable Ice Cream Color By Number pages. Bring these with you to the beach, on a road trip or to the ice cream shop for an easy activity! Related: Summer Color By Number Free Printable Ice Cream Color By Number If you need a quick and easy activity […] The post Ice Cream Color By Number appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more

Need an ocean-themed activity for an ocean unit? Whether you’re learning about sea animals or just want a fun activity to try, print off this Ocean I Spy game. Our free printable comes in 2 options – either a coloring page version or a full colored version. RELATED: Ocean Bingo Free Printable Ocean I Spy Sheets These […] The post Ocean I Spy appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more

For an easy summer activity, try these Beach Color By Number pages. These are perfect if you need an activity to keep kids engaged at the beach this summer. You can even print these off to have on hand for a rainy day! RELATED: Summer Color By Number Free Printable Beach Color By Number Looking for an […] The post Beach Color By Number appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more

Looking for an outdoor activity during the warmer months? This nature scavenger hunt is an easy and fun activity for kids to do outside during the summer or spring! Grab this free printable scavenger hunt for an activity that will encourage kids to get outside and explore nature! Related: Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Free Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt […] The post Nature Scavenger Hunt appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more

Try this free printable Summer Word Scramble for a fun activity that the whole family will enjoy this summer! It also comes with an answer key, so you can easily solve all of the summer-themed words. Related: Spring Word Scramble Free Printable Summer Word Scramble This word scramble is an easy activity to print and bring […] The post Summer Word Scramble appeared first on The Best Ideas for Kids ..read more