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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Oh, The Places Photo Ornament Craft

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Dr. Seuss’s timeless book “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” captivates the imaginations of children and adults alike with its whimsical landscapes and encouraging messages about life’s journey. In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s legacy, let’s combine creativity with memory keeping through a charming DIY craft that is perfect for kids and parents to undertake together! Craft […]

Paper Plate Dr. Seuss Cat In The Hat Craft

Unleash your inner artist and make some Seuss-tastic fun with this paper plate Cat in the Hat craft! Get inspired and create something amazing! Dr. Seuss Paper Plate Cat In The Hat Hi my crafty readers! Today I’m so excited to be sharing another kid friendly craft tutorial that goes along perfectly with one of […]

Handprint Lorax Keepsake Craft Idea For Story Time

Lorax Handprint Keepsake Idea Last week I shared our Dr Seuss inspired Fox Craft on Glued To My Crafts and today I’m sharing this cute Paper Handprint Lorax Keepsake Craft. Both crafts are in honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday coming up on March 2nd. This Handprint Beard Lorax paper craft is not only fun to do […]

Popsicle Stick Hot Dog Craft Idea For Story Time

Story time becomes even more magical when children can create something with their hands while listening to tales. Our popsicle stick hot dog craft offers the perfect blend of creativity, fine motor skill development, and imaginative play that keeps young minds engaged long after the last page is turned. This simple craft transforms ordinary popsicle […]

Paper Plate Hot Dog Craft Idea For Kids

Let their imaginations run wild with this fun and easy paper plate hot dog craft idea! Get creative and have a blast with the family- perfect for any day! Hot Dog Paper Plate Craft One of my favorite children’s book series as of late, has been the Pigeon Presents Series by Mo Williems. Whenever I […]

Paper Plate Mouse Craft Idea

Get your kids’ creative juices flowing with this fun paper plate mouse craft! Surprise them with this easy DIY activity that’s sure to keep them entertained for hours! Paper Plate Gray Mouse Craft Hi friends! We have been sharing a TON of ideas on Glued To My Crafts that go along with our favorite children’s […]

Paper Plate Frog Craft

Looking for a kid craft that’s both fun and easy? Look no further than this latest paper plate frog tutorial!! With just a few simple supplies, you can turn ordinary materials into something special. Green Frog Craft Made From A Paper Plate One of our favorite children’s book series around here is “There Was An […]

Paper Plate Goldfish Craft Idea

Get creative with the kiddos this weekend and challenge them to make their own paper plate goldfish! A fun craft idea that will bring out their artistic side! Paper Plate Orange Goldfish Craft Idea For Kids Hi my crafty readers! I’m super excited to be sharing another kid friendly craft that goes along with one […]

Paper Plate Hermit Crab Craft

Kids will love making these adorable paper plate hermit crabs – it’s the perfect way to get creative and have fun! Unleash your little ones’ imaginations and let them create their own unique crab family. I’m calling all my crafty moms and teacher friends who absolutely LOVE the children’s book author, Eric Carle. The other […]

Paper Plate Banana Craft Idea For Story Time

Bring out the artist in your little one! Get creative with this simple and fun paper plate banana craft idea. Yellow Banana Made From A Paper Plate Are your kids currently bored? Maybe driving you a little “ape” crazy today? Well, don’t go “bananas” over it – because today I have another fun and creative […]

Paper Plate Spaghetti w/Yarn & Tissue Paper Craft

Ready for another delicious themed tutorial?! Keep on scrolling to see how we “cooked” up our latest Paper Plate Spaghetti kid craft idea! Paper Plate & Yarn Spaghetti Craft Hi friends! Did you catch our Spaghetti Sensory Bin idea that I shared previously on our website? Well – continuing on with the simple and quite “delicious” […]

Paint Splat Black Cat Craft Idea For Kids

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to keep your kids entertained while nurturing their artistic skills? Look no further! Our “Paint Splat Cat” craft tutorial is not only an engaging activity but also a fantastic opportunity for children to explore their imagination, experiment with colors, and develop fine motor skills. In this […]

Cat in the Hat Photo Ornament Craft Kids Will Love!

Are you looking for a fun and creative activity to celebrate Read Across America Week? What better way to honor Dr. Seuss and his beloved classic The Cat in the Hat than with an easy and engaging DIY project for kids? Today’s “Cat in the Hat photo ornament” craft is a delightful way for children […]

Yeti Footprint Craft Idea For Kids

Are you YETI for some crafty inspiration from Glued To My Crafts?! Get the kids creative this winter by recreating this fun art project idea and have them create their own Yeti footprint on paper, using cotton balls & glue! It’s super simple, inexpensive and dare I say cute & different?! Craft time just got […]

Paper Doughnut Craft Idea For Kids

Need an easy and fun project to keep the kids busy? Look no further than this paper doughnut craft! Paper Doughnut Craft Idea Hi friends! I’m so glad you landed on our latest paper doughnut kid craft idea. I’m super proud and excited to be sharing it with you all today! We love donuts around […]

Paper Bag Squirrel Craft Idea

Jump into Autumn Fun with a Paper Bag Squirrel Craft for Kids! Fall is a magical time for kids. The leaves change color, the air feels crisp, and there’s a world of creative opportunities waiting to be explored. One such delightful activity is creating our “paper bag squirrel” craft idea. This simple yet charming project […]

Terra Cotta Pot Three Little Pigs Craft

Get creative with the kids this weekend and make your own Terra Cotta Pot Three Little Pigs craft! Not only will it be fun, but your little ones will also love learning a classic fairytale. Hi parents of awesomely-creative-kids! {can I say you rock?!} Did you happen to catch a glimpse at our Paper Plate […]

Paper Plate Wolf – Children’s Book Inspired Craft Idea

This easy craft idea is perfect for kids of all ages! Transform a paper plate into a cute wolf following the instructions in this post. Brown Wolf Craft Made Out of a Paper Plate AFFILIATE LINK – PAIR OUR CRAFT IDEA WITH THE BOOK “THE THREE LITTLE PIGS” Hi my favorite crafty folks! Did you […]

Popsicle Stick Ninjabread Men Puppet

You all know the traditional gingerbread man story but today’s Popsicle Stick Ninjabread Men kid craft and book idea is a fun twist on it all! In this playful twist on the classic “Gingerbread Man” tale, Sensei crafts an ancient recipe for ninjabread. But when the cookie springs to life and escapes the oven, chaos […]

Popsicle Stick Little Red Hen Craft

Bring your preschoolers’ favorite stories to life with this fun and easy Popsicle Stick Little Red Hen craft tutorial! Popsicle Stick Hen Craft Today I’m super excited to be sharing another kid friendly craft that goes along perfectly with one of my favorite childhood stories. You probably have heard of the story of Little Red Hen {affiliate […]