Children's Book Craft Ideas For Story Time

This category is FULL of great craft ideas and activities related to our favorite children's books and authors. We hope you get GLUED to these ideas from us!

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Paint Splat Sloth Craft Idea For Kids

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There’s something magical about reading a sweet story and then bringing it to life with your hands. If your little ones love I’ll Love You Till the Sloths Start School, you’re in for a treat. This tender book about a parent’s never-ending love makes the perfect launchpad for a fun, messy, totally adorable craft session. […]

Fork Painted Werewolf Craft Idea For Kids To Make This Halloween

Looking for a spooky-cute Halloween project that little hands can actually manage? This fork painted werewolf comes together with supplies you probably already have at home. The best part is that messy fork painting, which turns a plain sheet of paper into a wild, furry monster in seconds. By the end, your kids will have […]

Tissue Paper Black Cat Craft

Get crafty with your child today and make your own feline friend with just tissue paper, glue and some imagination! Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Black Cat Craft Hi friends! It’s that time of the month again! The Kids Craft Stars and I are joining forces to bring you our MONTHLY craft challenge post. Every month we […]

Popsicle Stick Crayon Friends

Inspired by the upcoming back-to-school season, today I present to you our super cute Popsicle Stick Crayon Friends kids craft idea! It’s the perfect DIY activity to keep the kids busy during the first day of school back in the classroom and BEYOND! Crayon Puppets Made From Popsicle Sticks You know what the best part […]

Popsicle Stick Broom Craft Idea For Story Time

Let your little monsters get creative this Halloween with our simple popsicle stick broom craft idea! Popsicle Stick Witch’s Broom Craft Idea There’s no reason to be “witchy” about today’s crafty post! Not only is this Popsicle Stick Room On The Broom kid craft great to celebrate the upcoming Halloween season with BUT it also […]

Paper Plate Caterpillar Craft

Get creative with the kids this weekend! This colorful paper plate caterpillar craft is a fun and easy way to get your little ones exploring their artistic side! Paper Plate Hungry Caterpillar Calling ALL my Eric Carle fans!!! I’ve shared quite a few kid crafts in the past month centered around this particular author and […]

Paper Plate Muffin Craft Idea For Story Time

This is a great craft idea for kids of all ages! All you need is some paper plates, tissue paper, and a little imagination. Let your child’s creativity run wild with this fun and easy craft project. Muffin Craft Idea For Story Time Hi friends! Continuing on with the theme of children’s books and kid […]

Paper Plate & Paint Splat Lorax Craft Idea

Celebrate Dr. Seuss and inspire a little environmental awareness with this simple, hands-on craft. The Lorax is a classic character who speaks for the trees, and bringing him to life is a wonderful way to spark creativity at home or in the classroom. This paint splat technique adds an element of surprise that kids absolutely […]

Fork Painted Dog Craft Idea For Kids

Today’s fork painted dog craft is simple, fun, and just a little bit messy in the best possible way. Kids get to use a plastic fork as a paintbrush to create fluffy, textured fur, then add ears, googly eyes, and a button nose to finish their furry friend. It’s a wonderful Valentine’s Day project, but […]

Paper Straw & Puffy Paint Truffula Tree Craft Idea

Dr. Seuss Week is almost here! Every year around March 2nd (Dr. Seuss’s birthday), classrooms and homes buzz with whimsical rhymes, colorful characters, and important life lessons. One of the most beloved stories is The Lorax. To celebrate, why not bring the vibrant world of The Lorax to life? These Paper Straw & Puffy Paint […]

Coffee Filter Bear Craft Idea For Kids

GRAB THE GOLDILOCKS AND THREE BEARS BOOK VIA OUR AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK Storytime gets a lot more fun when you add a hands-on activity. This coffee filter bear craft pairs perfectly with a reading of the classic fairy tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Combining a great book with a simple art project helps children […]

Paper Plate Groundhog Puppet Craft Idea

GRAB THE “HOW TO CATCH A GROUNDHOG” BOOK VIA OUR AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK February 2nd brings a fun and quirky tradition that kids absolutely love. Groundhog’s Day offers a wonderful opportunity to teach children about weather prediction, changing seasons, and animal behavior. We have put together a simple, engaging paper plate groundhog puppet craft that […]

Crepe Paper & Cardboard Cookie Craft Idea for Kids

Pairing a great book with a fun activity makes reading time truly special. Two of our absolute favorite stories, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff and The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems, serve as the perfect inspiration for this simple art project. Kids naturally love cookies, and they will […]

Paper Plate & Aluminum Foil Fish Craft Tutorial

Bring a little sparkle to your next ocean-themed craft day with this Paper Plate & Aluminum Foil Fish project! This easy kids’ craft uses simple supplies like paper plates, construction paper, school glue, and aluminum foil to create shiny, colorful fish that are perfect for preschool, elementary school, summer camp, story time, or an under-the-sea […]

Potato Masher Stamped Alien Craft Idea

Turn an ordinary potato masher into an out-of-this-world stamp! In this quick kids craft, children will stamp bright green alien bodies on black construction paper, then bring each silly space friend to life with googly eyes, antennae, arms, and legs. Craft Supplies: Black construction paper Bright green craft paint Metal potato masher Paper plate or […]

Potato Masher Stamped Panda Bear Craft Idea

Pandas are basically nature’s gift to craft time – those bold black-and-white faces are simple, striking, and endlessly fun to recreate. This project uses a humble potato masher dipped in white paint to stamp adorable textured panda faces onto colored paper. Finish them off with black dot stickers for the ears and noses, plus wiggly […]

Potato Masher Stamped Bear Craft Idea

Turn a simple kitchen tool into a fun art activity! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use a potato masher to stamp adorable bear faces using brown paint, then bring them to life with googly eyes and sticker details. This craft is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children, and it pairs beautifully with […]

Paper Plate & Paint Splat Ball Craft Idea For Story Time

GRAB THE “A BIG GUY TOOK MY BALL!” BOOK VIA OUR AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK Looking for a fun way to bring story time to life? This Paper Plate & Paint Splat Ball Craft is one of our favorites here at Glued To My Crafts. It’s colorful, easy, and tied to a book your little ones […]

Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Pigeon Craft

Make some fabulous feathered friends with just a few simple craft supplies! Create this cute tissue paper & paper plate pigeon craft for an afternoon of fun and learning! Blue Pigeon Craft Made From A Paper Plate Have you seen all the fun and creative kid crafts we have been doing {and sharing on Glued […]

Wooden Spoon Caterpillar Craft Idea

This fun activity provides a great opportunity to teach children all about caterpillars while also encouraging them to get creative. Not only is it a great way to unleash your child’s imagination, but it also provides an opportunity for them to develop their fine motor skills. This easy green and red bug craft idea for […]