Pretend Play Archives

Let the imaginations of your little ones run wild with some creative and fun pretend play crafts! Get ready to spark their curiosity and inspire a love of learning with these exciting ideas.

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Wooden Spoon Bird Puppet Craft

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This easy kids craft is perfect for a rainy day! With just a few simple craft supplies, you can make your own wooden spoon bird puppet within minutes! Birds Made From Wooden Spoons It’s Stacey flying by with another way to turn ordinary wood craft spoons into one-of-a-kind friends! This time I’m calling them wooden […]

Wooden Spoon Snake Craft Idea

Unleash your inner artist! Create some wooden spoon snake puppets and explore the possibilities of puppet play! Wooden Spoon Snakes Hi there – it’s Stacey from Glued To My Crafts and slithering by with another way to turn ordinary wood craft spoons into one-of-a-kind friends! Then use your newly created Wooden Spoon Snakes as party decor, garden […]

Clothespin Ballerina Craft Idea For Kids

Not only is this fun and imaginative project easy to pull together, but it can be used in many different ways. From an engaging educational activity, to creating your own scenes with these adorable handcrafted puppets, the possibilities are endless! Have you struggled to find engaging crafts to keep your kids busy on a rainy […]

Wooden Spoon Chef Craft Idea

With a little paint and glue, you can turn ordinary spoons into one-of-a-kind cooking friends. They’re perfect for encouraging your young aspiring cooks! Chef Puppets Made From Wooden Spoons Calling all my young aspiring crafty cooks! Today’s wooden spoon chef puppet tutorial is extra PERFECT for you! We are going turn ordinary wood craft spoons […]

Wooden Spoon Bunny Puppet Craft

Are you looking for a fun craft project? Check out this simple Wooden Spoon Bunny Puppet craft! With just a few supplies, you’ll have an adorable puppet in no time! Wooden Spoon Bunny Puppet Are you looking a fun and creative craft that your whole family will enjoy this spring season? Then look no further! […]

Paper Bag Zebra Puppet Craft

Looking for an easy art project to keep the kids busy? Try this paper bag zebra puppet craft tutorial and add it to your afternoon plans! Are you looking for a new craft project to keep your kids busy and entertained? A fun, creative way to spark imaginations this summer? Create some awesome memories with […]

Paper Plate Banjo – Pretend Instrument Craft Idea

Pretend Banjo Made From A Paper Plate Crafting inspiration can hit ANYTIME and ANYWHERE for me. Take for example, today’s Paper Plate Banjo craft that was inspired by a basic wavy craft stick. Yes – an inexpensive wooden craft stick I had in my stash inspired me to make a banjo. Random huh? It ALL […]

Handprint Peacock Puppet Craft

Let your little ones’ imaginations soar with this easy-to-make handprint peacock puppet craft! Get creative and have fun together while bringing a beautiful peacock to life. Peacock Craft For Kids Happy Thursday my friends! Today’s handprint & wood scoop stick peacock puppet craft tutorial is actually inspired by a post I shared with you all […]

Paper Bag Cow Puppet Craft

Crafting is an excellent way for kids to have fun and learn at the same time! This paper bag cow craft idea for young children is perfect for a crafty day at home – all you need is a paper lunch sack and some craft supplies that can easily be found around your house. Cow […]

Paper Bag Monster Puppet Craft

Not only does this project allow your child to explore their own creativity, it also requires minimal materials and supplies – so why not give it a try? With just a few simple steps, your little crafter can have without fail an adorable paper bag monster puppet that will be sure to bring smiles all […]

Valentine’s Day Heart Dice Game

Counting Hearts Game For Valentine’s Day I’ve really been enjoying making {and sharing} these fun learning games with you all on Glued To My Crafts. By the way – did you seen the Gumball Dice Game that I shared other day? Well, continuing on with the theme, I decided another FREE printable was in order. So that’s […]

Gumball Machine Dice Game Printable

Ready to get the fun rolling? Download this free gumball machine dice game printable and add a twist to learning! Gumball Machine Learning Game Not only is this Gumball Machine Dice Game super awesome for preschoolers to learn with but it’s also quick, easy & inexpensive for creative mamas to put together on the fly! […]

Paper Bag Fox Puppet Craft

Not only is this fox craft project an exciting way to spark imagination and creativity, but it’s also quite simple to put together. All you need are some basic craft supplies and a few spare minutes – perfect for busy moms or teachers on the go! Crafting can be a wonderful way to explore creativity, […]

Paper Bag Mouse Craft Idea

This easy paper bag mouse puppet is a great craft project for kids of all ages, to recreate during a story time event! Mouse Puppet Made From A Paper Bag Inspired by the adorable book “If You Take A Mouse To School” by Laura Numeroff & Felicia Bond, this DIY idea is perfect for craft […]

New Year’s Eve Noisemaker Craft Made From Cups

Check out our New Year’s Eve Noisemaker tutorial below. It’s a crafty idea to entertain the kids this upcoming holiday. Kids will love it and parents will enjoy how easy it is for them to assemble with just a few steps! You can even raid your pantry for the supplies! Noisemakers Made From Styrofoam Cups […]

Snowman Sensory Bin Idea For Kids

Winter activities don’t have to be boring! Get creative and put a new twist on playing in the snow by making this interactive Snowman Sensory Bin for kids – they’ll love it! Bring the wintery Snowman Sensory Bin inside your home to explore various senses with your children! Create a crafty and mess-free experience without […]

Paper Bag Reindeer Puppet Craft Idea For Christmas

Get ready for the holiday season and join in on the fun with a homemade paper bag reindeer puppet! It’s an easy craft that even the parents will love recreating! Reindeer Puppet Made From A Paper Bag Have you seen all the Christmas themed kid crafts I’ve been sharing lately on Glued To My Crafts? […]

Pumpkin Pie – DIY Felt Pretend Play Set

Let the little ones’ imaginations run wild with our DIY Felt Pumpkin Pie Pretend Play Set! Handmade Felt Pretend Pie Play Set For Toddlers Did you catch our Apple Pie Sensory Bin post the other day? Well – continuing on with pie making and Thanksgiving theme, today I present to you the simple tutorial on […]

Crazy Straw Color Match Game

This fun and educational activity is a great way to keep kids entertained while teaching them about colors! Matching Game Using Plastic Straws & Craft Felt I’ve been sharing quite a few busy bag ideas on my Instagram account – but not any on the Glued To My Crafts blog. Today I’m going to remedy […]

Pretend Play Pizza Making Kit

If your little one loves whipping up imaginary meals, you’re not alone! My three-year-old son is always busy in his pretend kitchen, mixing, measuring, and serving up “delicious” creations for us to enjoy. His imagination never ceases to amaze me, and I secretly hope his culinary enthusiasm sticks around (his future spouse will thank him!). […]