KidLit Crafts & Activities

Creativity Corner with Terry Shay — Pour Painting

This month in Creativity Corner, we have another quick craft called pour painting in preparation for International Dot Day to keep you creating all summer!!   Read more »

Comment | September 7, 2020, 7:00 am

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30 Healthy Road Trip Snacks For Kids

We hope this guide of 30 Healthy Road Trip Snacks For Kids will help you plan ahead when trying to prepare a road trip snack bag to please the whole family.   Read more »

3 comments | July 31, 2020, 9:00 am

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Child Painted Chair Tutorial

Instead of buying a custom chair, learn how our kids turned their own inexpensive IKEA chairs into works of art in this child painted chair tutorial.   Read more »

2 comments | July 24, 2020, 8:00 am

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This Writer’s Life: Creative Advice for Kids!

From Danielle Davis, author of Zinnia and the Bees and creator of This Writer’s Life, a YouTube channel for creative writing kids: The latest... Read more »

1 comment | July 20, 2020, 8:00 am

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5 Kids Games to Play Using Bilingual Books

In this post, we list 5 Kids games to play using children’s bilingual books. Check out our other post for a chance to win a set of bilingual books.   Read more »

Comment | July 17, 2020, 7:00 am

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Creativity Corner Quick Crafts: Making Clay Dots

Creativity Corner Quick Crafts: Making Clay Dots uses the Celebridot that Susan Eaddy made with clay and a link to her website and YouTube channel!   Read more »

1 comment | July 13, 2020, 8:00 am

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SPARKLE BOY Activities

The New York City Children's Theater brings you SPARKLE BOY Activities; part of the Creative Clubhouse Stories Book Recommendations!   Read more »

2 comments | July 10, 2020, 6:00 am

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Fold an Easy Origami Sumo and the Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics are postponed, but we can still learn about Japanese culture with the Fold an Easy Origami Sumo and the Tokyo Olympics craft tutorial.   Read more »

Comment | July 3, 2020, 7:00 am

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Annual African-American Children’s Book Fair

Join the virtual Annual African-American Children's Book Fair for family-friendly activities that celebrate diverse book titles embracing black culture.   Read more »

Comment | June 25, 2020, 7:00 am

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Black Lives Matter Painted Rocks Tutorial

These Black Lives Matter painted rocks are a great jumpstart for kids who want to participate in the movement that is happening around the world.   Read more »

2 comments | June 19, 2020, 6:00 am

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A TREEHOUSE Tutorial

Thanks to kidlitcrafts for sharing this tiny Everything You Need for a Treehouse creation built out of a toilet paper roll and a popsicle stick.   Read more »

3 comments | June 12, 2020, 6:00 am

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Cork sailboat craft from MAYDAY MOUSE

Cork sailboat craft from MAYDAY MOUSE by Seb Braun! Super fun. Instructions, more photos, and videos on how to make it are on ye olde blogge.   Read more »

1 comment | June 5, 2020, 3:30 pm

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Around the World In 30 Days Activity Calendar

Enjoy this Around the World In 30 Days Activity Calendar; Travel is an important part of the way we choose to raise our children to be global citizens.   Read more »

Comment | May 29, 2020, 6:00 am

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Design Your Own SUPERHEROES DON’T BABYSIT Mask

In Superheroes Don't Babysit, author Amber Hendricks tells a story full of humor and heart. Superpowered illustrations pack a punch with bold colors.   Read more »

1 comment | May 23, 2020, 8:00 am

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5 Ramadan Dishes to Make with Kids

In this post from Multicultural Kid Blogs, you’ll learn about five amazing Ramadan dishes that you can make with kids at home.   Read more »

Comment | May 8, 2020, 7:00 am

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YOU BE MOMMY Activity Printables

Check out these adorable YOU BE MOMMY Activity Printables from Macmillan Children's Publishing to go along with the book.    Read more »

Comment | May 1, 2020, 7:00 am

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Kids Staying Home? Librarians Recommend These Apps and Games

From I Love Libraries: Kids Staying Home? Librarians Recommend These Apps and Games. List includes actvites for Pre-school to Middle School.   Read more »

2 comments | April 24, 2020, 7:00 am

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TIARA’S HAT PARADE Activities and Printables

TIARA'S HAT PARADE is dedicated to Black (hat makers) and the kids they inspire; grab these adorable TIARA'S HAT PARADE Activities and Printables.   Read more »

1 comment | April 17, 2020, 7:00 am

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IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT Printable Activities

Enjoy these adorable and fun activities to pair with Angela Matteson's picture book: IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT: Poems from a Wide-Awake House.   Read more »

Comment | April 10, 2020, 6:00 am

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On The LOOKOUT for Kids’ Books SPRING 2020!

Today we’re taking a look at new picture books coming out this spring from our friends at The Soaring ‘20s... Read more »

Comment | April 7, 2020, 8:00 am