40+ Easy, Cheap Craft and Activity Ideas for Kids

I don’t know about your part of the world, but social-distancing is all the rage here as we all try and avoid spreading the new virus- fun times! Around here that means that every kids play area or program has been cancelled, parks are closed, and play dates are on hold. So what in the world are we supposed to do to keep our kids busy??? Well, never fear- I’ve asked some blogging friends and they’ve got some great answers for us! Here are 40+ Easy, Cheap Craft and Activity Ideas for Kids!

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Easy, Cheap Activity Ideas for Kids

7 Cheap, Budget-Friendly Activities for Preschoolers– Mama Shark
Number and Letter Fishing Game– Mama Shark
Fun Activities to Cure Stuck-at-Home Boredom– Mama Shark
5 Easy Science Experiments for Kids– The Growing Creatives
Baking Soda Vinegar Kid Activity– Daily Momtivity
How to Teach Kids to Sew with ABC Letter Sewing Craft– Coffee and Carpool
Get Your Kids to Write More in Less Than 5 Minutes Using a Fidget Spinner– Coffee and Carpool
DIY Succulent Project– Pink Fortitude
Fun Phonemic Awareness Activity: Animal Breakfast– The Play Based Mom
Rainbow Toast: A Fun Breakfast Activity– The Play Based Mom
Indoor Scavenger Hunt– For Mommy’s Dragons
Ways to Have Fun with Your Kids at Home– Little Learning Moments
10 Best Podcasts for Little Kids– Beautiful Day Blog
Pin the Scar on Harry Potter Wizard Party Game– Me and My Inklings
Ancient Egypt and the Science of Making Mummies– Waco Mom
“Mom I’m Bored” Jar– Trendy Mami
Healthy Ants on a Log– Tasty Galaxy
Easy Rainbow Chocolate Truffles– Tasty Galaxy
Edible Banana Marshmallow Pudding Slime– Crafts4Toddlers
Pool Noodle Games– The Country Chic Cottage

Easy, Cheap Sensory Play Activity Ideas for Kids

Awesome Sensory Projects with Baby Oil– Me and My Inklings
Sensory Play Ideas– The Curious Frugal
Crayons Sensory Bin– Toot’s Mom is Tired
21 Quick and Easy Sensory Activities– The Play Based Mom
DIY Moon Sand– All About Baby Blog

Easy, Cheap Crafts for Kids

Easy Bookbinding for Kids- How to Make Three Different Rubber Band Books– The Kitchen Table Classroom
Coffee Filter Flowers & Other Easy Coffee Filter Crafts– The Kitchen Table Classroom
Slime with Hearts– Tasty Galaxy
Easy Unicorn Banner – DIY Unicorn Room Decor– The Artisan Life
Rainbow Leaf Prints- with Washable Marker– The Kitchen Table Classroom
How to Upcycle Junk Mail – Junk Journal Colouring Book– Upcycle My Stuff
Flower Kindness Craft for Friends to Share– Coffee and Carpool
How to Tie Dye with Turmeric– Pink Fortitude
Handprint Art & Crafts for Kids– Simple Everyday Mom
25 Best Animal Crafts For Kids– Simple Everyday Mom
Adorable Tie-Dye Preschool Flower Craft– The Play Based Mom
How to Make Playdough Without Cream of Tartar– Meraki Mother
Kids Squeeze Ball– BitzinGiggles
Homemade Bubble Solution– BitzinGiggles
Rainbow Craft Painting using Marshmallows– Active Littles
Story Stones Guide: How to Make and Ways to Use Them– Rock Painting Guide
DIY Glitter Slime Recipe– The Inspiration Edit
How to Make Slime for Kids that is Calming– One Crazy Mom
Cheerios and Pipe Cleaner Bird Feeder– Mud Paper Scissors
Broken Crayon Silicone Mold Craft for Kids– The Frugal Foot Doc

Easy Printable Activities for Kids

Free Printable Mermaid Bingo– The Artisan Life
Fabulous Printable Unicorn Bingo– The Artisan Life
Super Cute Cat Coloring Pages– The Artisan Life
Free Printable Cute Unicorn Coloring Pages– The Artisan Life
25+ Free Printable Princess Coloring Pages– The Artisan Life
Free Printable Nature Activity Pack– The Artisan Life
Fun Memory Games for Kids– Maple Planners
Straw Rockets Activity– Mom Brite
“I think you are GRAPE!” Printable and Kids Craft Ideas– Crafts4Toddlers

Tell me your favorite easy, cheap craft and activity ideas for kids!

I hope you find lots to do in this list of easy, cheap craft and activity ideas for kids! I’d also love to hear what ideas you have so I can add them to this list! Also, be sure to check out my list of indoor energy-burning activities!

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