9 Fun and Easy Crafts for 6 to 10-Year-Olds

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Crafting is a fantastic way to spark creativity, improve fine motor skills, and keep kids entertained for hours. Children aged 6 to 10 are at a prime stage for learning new skills, exploring their imaginations, and developing their artistic abilities. Whether it’s a rainy day activity, a weekend project, or a way to spend time together as a family, these craft ideas will keep kids engaged and excited.

Here are some fun and easy crafts for 6 to 10-year-olds that require minimal supplies and provide maximum fun!

1. Salt Dough Creations

9 Fun and Easy Crafts for 6 to 10-Year-Olds

Supplies Needed:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 cup water
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Cookie shape cutters (optional).

Instructions:

  1. Mix flour, salt, and water to form a dough.
  2. Shape the dough into fun designs—hearts, stars, animals, or handprints. You can use cookie cutter to help shape the dough too.
  3. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 2-3 hours until hardened.
  4. Once cooled, paint your creations with bright colors.

2. DIY Friendship Bracelets

9 Fun and Easy Crafts for 6 to 10-Year-Olds

Supplies Needed:

  • Embroidery floss or yarn
  • Scissors
  • Beads (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cut three equal lengths of floss.
  2. Tie a knot at the top and tape it to a table for stability.
  3. Braid the strands together until the desired length is reached.
  4. Tie a knot at the end and trim excess floss.
  5. Add beads if desired for extra flair!

3. Recycled Cardboard Robots

Supplies Needed:

  • Empty cereal boxes or cardboard
  • Paint and markers
  • Bottle caps, buttons, pipe cleaners
  • Glue

Instructions:

  1. Cut and shape cardboard into a robot body, arms, and legs.
  2. Paint or color the robot’s body.
  3. Glue on buttons, bottle caps, or pipe cleaners for extra details.
  4. Let dry before playing with your new robot friend!

4. Nature Collage Art

9 Fun and Easy Crafts for 6 to 10-Year-Olds

Supplies Needed:

  • Leaves, flowers, small twigs
  • Cardstock or thick paper
  • Glue
  • Markers or crayons

Instructions:

  1. Go on a nature walk to collect leaves, flowers, and twigs.
  2. Arrange them on a piece of cardstock to form patterns or pictures.
  3. Glue everything in place and let dry.
  4. Add drawings or color in extra details.

5. DIY Slime Fun

9 Fun and Easy Crafts for 6 to 10-Year-Olds

Supplies Needed:

  • 1/2 cup white glue
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon contact lens solution

Instructions:

  1. Mix glue and water in a bowl.
  2. Stir in baking soda and food coloring.
  3. Add contact lens solution and mix until slime forms.
  4. Knead with hands until it’s the perfect slime texture!

6. DIY Bookmarks

9 Fun and Easy Crafts for 6 to 10-Year-Olds

Supplies Needed:

  • Cardstock or thick paper
  • Stickers, markers, glitter
  • Hole punch
  • Ribbon

Instructions:

  1. Cut cardstock into a bookmark shape.
  2. Decorate with stickers, drawings, or glitter.
  3. Punch a hole at the top and thread a ribbon through it.
  4. Use it to save your place in a favorite book!

7. Egg Carton Creatures

Supplies Needed:

  • Empty egg carton
  • Paint or markers
  • Pipe cleaners, googly eyes
  • Glue

Instructions:

  1. Cut out individual egg cups from the carton.
  2. Paint and decorate them to look like bugs, turtles, or monsters.
  3. Attach pipe cleaners for legs or antennas.
  4. Let dry and have fun playing with them!

8. Beaded Keychains

9 Fun and Easy Crafts for 6 to 10-Year-Olds

Supplies Needed:

  • Pony beads
  • String or plastic laces
  • Keychain ring

Instructions:

  1. Cut a length of string and tie it to a keychain ring.
  2. Thread beads onto the string in fun patterns.
  3. Tie a knot at the end to secure the beads.
  4. Attach to a backpack or set of keys!

9. DIY Puffy Paint

Supplies Needed:

  • 1/2 cup white glue
  • 1/2 cup shaving cream
  • Food coloring
  • Paintbrush

Instructions:

  1. Mix glue and shaving cream in a bowl.
  2. Add a few drops of food coloring and stir.
  3. Use a paintbrush to create textured paintings.
  4. Let dry for a 3D effect!

Crafting is an excellent way for kids to explore their creativity while developing fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. The best part is that these crafts use simple materials that are often already available at home. Try out these fun projects and encourage kids to use their imagination to make unique creations!

Which one will you try first? Let us know in the comments below.

Vanessa Rooney – LDS Mum

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