How to keep kids entertained on a budget with fun and easy craft ideas. This list is the perfect activity cheat sheet for busy parents.

30+ Cheap Craft Ideas For Kids

Here are 30+ cheap and easy craft ideas for kids that are fun to make with minimal effort on your part. Keeping our little ones entertained can sometimes feel like…

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Magnetic Tile Sticker Match

Easy and cheap way to keep little kids entertained! Are you looking for a quick and easy game for toddlers and preschoolers? Magnetic Tile Sticker Match is a great way…

Are you looking for a fun rainy day activity? Bring the outdoors inside with this easy and cheap rainbow craft for kids. With just a few basic supplies including construction paper, glue and markers, your kids can make the prettiest torn paper rainbow craft ever! This boredom busting activity is simple to set up but will keep kids entertained as they fill in the colors of the rainbow. Make this a learning activity for preschoolers by asking what colors they are using for each line of their rainbows. What a great way for kids to learn their colors!

Construction Paper Rainbow Craft

Simple DIY Rainbow Craft With Construction Paper That Helps Kids Match Colors And Strengthen Hand Coordination Make your own rainbow indoors! This torn paper rainbow craft is perfect for a…

How have I never tried this DIY bird feeder made out of oranges? This bird feeder craft for kids is SO easy to make. It only took us 10 minutes and my kids had a blast helping to scoop out the orange and add the bird seed. Once complete you can hang this compostable bird feeder in a tree by your window and watch all the birds that visit your yard! I love finding sustainable crafts for kids! Try this bird craft today!

DIY Bird Feeder Craft Made With Oranges

Simple eco-friendly outdoor activity for kids using oranges, peanut butter, and bird seed! As the weather starts to warm up a bit, it’s nice to see birds returning to my…

q tip craft and learning project for kids!

Q-Tip Alphabet Painting

A messy but fun way for preschoolers to learn the alphabet through tracing! Cotton swabs make for the perfect disposable paint brushes, making art projects and crafts so much easier…

This fun and easy paper plate craft for boys and girls creates an impressive lion with a huge mane!

Paper Plate Lions

In real life, the “King Of The Jungle” may be a little scary, but when it comes to paper plate crafts, lions are bright, colorful, and marvelous creatures! This fun…

Apple Slice Cookies

Apple slice “cookies” are a delicious and healthy snack option for kids that are both easy to make and fun to eat. They are an ingenious way to get your…

I'm always looking for quick and simple dinner ideas for busy weeknight meals, and this creamy ranch chicken is always a hit! It’s really easy to make with just a few ingredients, and perfect for a family with picky eaters. Kids love it! Simple comfort food the entire family will love!

Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake

An Easy Baked Chicken Recipe Your Entire Family Will Love If you’re looking for an easy chicken recipe, your kids are going to love this creamy ranch chicken bake made with…

Craft Ideas

Cute craft idea for kids! Try making these adorable bunnies out of cheap recycled materials including cardboard, yarn, and markers. Super fun for children of all ages. They are fun to play with as well as decorate your home during spring or Easter.

Adorable Cardboard Bunnies

This easy craft project is not only cheap to make with common materials you probably already have at home, these darling bunnies are super fun for young kids to play…

Tissue Paper Painted Butterfly Art

A fun and easy color transfer art project that kids will love! Check out these bright and beautiful tissue paper painted butterflies using just a few cheap craft supplies! I…

3D Paper Tree Craft

Turn a few sheets of construction paper into a beautiful 3D paper tree craft that is sure to be a hit with young kids. This is such a fun art…

DIY Beaded Sunglasses

To make these awesome sunglasses, we simply used letter beads, large colorful pony beads, plastic rhinestones, and a hot glue gun to make creative words and cool designs. They’re super…

DIY Barbie Purse

A Barbie can never have too many purses, especially a fashionista doll that’s always on the run. This purse is large enough to fit her scarf, water bottle, sun glasses,…

Learning Activities

Magnetic Shapes Sensory Activity

Learning shapes? Try this magnetic shapes sensory activity at home! I love a good hands on activity for kids, especially one that helps them learn. Learning shapes is one of…

Under The Sea Jell-O Sensory Bin

Check Out This Simple To Make Jello Sensory Play Idea For Toddlers And Preschoolers. Messy Fun For Kids! Do your kids love to squish and splat their food, water, or…

How to make a fun hunt and seek game for kids using puzzle pieces and tape.

Puzzle Hunt

Puzzles are such a fun way for kids to learn and have fun at the same time! If you have a puzzle loving kid like me, then your house is…

A full body learning activity for kids with a Halloween theme. Giant Halloween word search is not only easy to make but so fun for older kids.

Halloween Word Search For Kids

Are you ready for a fun and super cheap activity to keep your “big kids” entertained? Grab some butcher paper and a marker and let’s make a Giant Halloween Word…

Fun Food

Transform simple rice cakes into cute owl treats! This easy recipe uses peanut butter, banana slices, blueberries, and apples for a nutritious snack kids will love.

Owl Rice Cakes

Create cute little owls out of your favorite breakfast foods to entertain and delight even your grumpiest early morning risers! Do your kids get so bored with the same old…

A fun and easy family meal or even after school snack! Kids love these sloppy joe cups. With just a few simple and cheap ingredients, these yummy sloppy joe cups can be whipped up in no time. They are a great option for a quick dinner, snack, or even family gathering. They are the most delicious finger food! Everyone loves handheld foods! Picky eater approved.

Sloppy Joe Cups

A cheap and easy meal idea that kids love using just a few simple ingredients. Sloppy Joe Cups are a fun and mess free way to enjoy a classic recipe….

Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops

If you’re looking for healthy treats to make this summer, these delicious fruit pops are a fun and colorful snack your kids are going to LOVE! Naturally sweet and full…

Cheesy Bacon Fried Pickles

The perfect, easy to make, pickle appetizer for your next party! If you’re looking for an easy fried pickle recipe that is gluten free and keto friendly, these cheesy bacon…

Ham & Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups

Are you looking for quick and easy lunch ideas for your picky eaters? These ham and cheddar crescent roll ups are super quick and easy to make with just a…