3 Creative & Crafty Activities For Kids To Do At Home

1. Build a Bird Feeder From A Plastic Bottle

2. Construct a Cardboard City

3. Grow Your Own Mini Garden in an Egg Carton

 

Are your kids bored with nothing to do? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Let's turn their boring day into a super fun adventure. We're going to share some creative ideas to help your kiddos get crafty and have a blast right at home. So grab your imagination and let's get started!

Build a Bird Feeder From A Plastic Bottle

Materials:

• Clean plastic soda bottle
• Birdseed
• Peanut butter
• A sturdy stick
• String or twine
• Spoon or butter knife

Instructions:

1. Prepare the bottle: Cut two or three opposite holes near the top of the bottle for birds to access the seed.
2. Create perches: Insert the stick through the holes and secure it in place.
3. Mix the seed: Combine birdseed with peanut butter to create a sticky mixture.

1. Fill the feeder: Spoon the mixture into the bottle.
2. Hang it up: Tie a string to the bottle cap and hang it from a tree branch.

Construct a Cardboard City

Materials:

• Cardboard boxes of various sizes
• Markers, crayons, or paint
• Scissors (adult supervision required)
• Tape or glue

Instructions:

1. Gather boxes: Collect cardboard boxes of different sizes from grocery stores or online deliveries.
2. Design your city: Let your child's imagination run wild. Plan out the city layout, deciding where to place houses, shops, schools, and other buildings.
3. Build the structures: Cut and shape the cardboard boxes to create different buildings. Use tape or glue to secure the structures.
4. Decorate: Let your child's creativity shine by decorating the cardboard city with colorful markers, crayons, or paint.
5. Add details: Create roads, parks, and other city elements using cardboard or paper.

Grow Your Own Mini Garden in an Egg Carton

Materials:

• Egg carton
• Potting soil
• Seedlings or seeds
• Markers (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the egg carton: Cut off the lid of the egg carton. Poke small holes at the bottom of each egg cup for drainage.
2. Fill with soil: Fill each egg cup with potting soil.
3. Plant your seeds: Carefully plant seedlings or seeds in each egg cup.
4. Water regularly: Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
5. Decorate (optional): Let your child decorate the egg carton with paint or markers to add a personal touch.

These activities not only keep your kiddos entertained but all of these activities also involve recycling things around the house! Let's get creative and have some fun!