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!

Our most popular post from this category is our Handprint Broom tutorial.

Paper Plate Banana Craft Idea For Story Time

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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 […]

Handprint Broom Craft For Halloween

Get your little ones in the magical spirit of Halloween with this fun and easy handprint broom craft! Kids will have a blast making something special for this spooky season! Room on the Broom Handprint Broom Craft For Halloween There’s no reason to be “witchy” about today’s crafty broom inspired craft post! Not only is […]

Paper Chain Caterpillar Craft Idea For Kids

This paper chain caterpillar kid craft is perfect for story time! It’s simple, fun and most importantly – encourages creativity and imagination! Paper Chain Hungry Caterpillar Today we are bringing back to life to an old childhood favorite of mine! I present to YOU our Paper Chain Caterpillar craft idea and I hope you inspired […]

Cupcake Liner Moose Craft Idea For Story Time

Are you looking for a fun and easy craft idea for kids? This cupcake liner moose is perfect for kids of all ages to recreate during story time! Moose Craft Idea For Kids In honor of one of our favorite books around here, recently we created this Cupcake Liner Moose kid craft idea that goes along PERFECTLY with […]

DIY One Fish, Two Fish Costume For Dr. Seuss Week

Make literacy week extra special with this SIMPLEST One Fish, Two Fish Costume Idea! It’s inspired by the classic Dr. Seuss book we all know and love! DIY Fish Shirt Costume For Dr. Seuss Week The other day, Michaels had their blank t-shirts at their rock bottom price for the summer season. I got several […]

Paper Plate Panda Craft Idea

Do you have a little one who’s obsessed with the book “Please Mr. Panda?” Then they’ll love this simple paper plate panda craft! It’s perfect for all ages and is a great way to get into the spirit of the story. Plus, it’s super easy to make so even your youngest kiddos can join in […]

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 Duck Craft Idea

Get creative with your kiddos this weekend and make these super cute paper plate ducks together! With just a few simple supplies like paper plates, tissue paper, and cardstock, you can bring a smile to their faces. Tissue Paper Duck Craft Hi my crafty friends! Are you ready for another kid friendly craft tutorial that […]

Paper Plate Paddington Bear Craft

Get your little ones busy this weekend with an adorable bear craft! This paper plate Paddington Bear is the perfect project to keep their imaginations running wild. Do you by chance follow us on Instagram? If you do – you may have noticed that I took my lil man on a mommy & me date […]

Coffee Filter Taco Craft Idea For Kids

Are you searching for a creative craft for kids that’s both fun and easy? If so, we’ve got the perfect solution! This unique and first seen here coffee filter taco craft is sure to bring out your kid’s creativity while also providing hours of fun. Not to mention it’s perfect to pair along with the […]

Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Pig Craft

Spend the day crafting with your little ones! Get creative and make this adorable paper plate and tissue paper pig craft. Paper Plate Pink Piggie Everyone knows the story of “The Three Little Pigs.” Right? It’s one of those classics that pretty much everyone knows. On that note, it’s actually one of our current favorites […]

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 […]

Popsicle Stick Watermelon Slices Craft

Craft time with the kids just got a whole lot sweeter! Get creative with our popsicle stick watermelon slices – a simple and fun summertime activity for the little ones. Watermelon Slices Made From Popsicle Sticks Let me start off this tutorial by saying I absolutely LOVE drawing inspiration from children’s book. Take for example […]

Paper Plate Pizza Craft Idea For Story Time

Looking for a fun and easy craft idea for kids? Look no further than our paper plate pizza tutorial! This is perfect for a day spent indoors. Pizza Craft Using A Paper Plate Hi my crafty readers! It comes as no surprise {seriously – it’s no secret around here} but I absolutely LOVE sharing with you […]

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 […]

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 Cookie Craft Idea

Are you looking for a fun and easy kids craft idea? Then you are in the right place right now. Check out this paper plate cookie craft! It’s perfect for all ages, and requires minimal supplies. Paper Plate Chocolate Chip Cookie Lately I have been really enjoying planning and creating our crafts around my son’s […]

Paper Plate Taco Craft Idea

Are you looking for a fun and easy kids craft idea? Look no further than our paper plate tacos! This craft is perfect for taco lovers of all ages, and goes perfectly with the book “Dragons Love Tacos.” So why not make it on Taco Tuesday? Paper Plate Taco – Dragons Love Tacos Kids Craft […]

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 […]