DIY Toys

This oobleck stress ball feels SO COOL! We had a great time learning how to make oobleck last year, and this stress ball version offers all the fun without the mess. Simply fill a balloon with cornstarch and water to make this DIY craft that's great for relieving tension! When you squeeze the ball hard, the oobleck stress ball feels a bit similar to a flour stress ball. But if you gently poke at it or let it sit in your hand you can really experience the unique oobleck texture. It's such a…

Keep the kids entertained at home for free by making some of these toilet paper roll crafts, diy toys and games.

Homemade toys are packed with design and engineering challenges for the whole family!

It's so fun to make a DIY spinner toy! These spinner toys are so bright and colourful, and they're so cool to play with! Watch the colours combine as the string spinner whirls through the air. This is such an easy craft to make, especially when you download our free spinner templates (find the links below!). Decorate and colour your spinner disc however you'd like, and create hours of fun for mere pennies! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may…

Perfect ideas for crafty parents who are ready to create a wonderland of cardboard toys for kids.

Learn how to make felt vegetables for your felt veggie garden! This is a great hand-sewing project for beginners and fun for kids, too.

Most of the time, kiddos love to play just the regular things around the house. Try crafting creative toys that your kiddos can make! These easy-to-make toys won't break the bank, and your kids will

I recently made one of my most favorite toys for my kids, and I just had to share. It's a DIY plantable felt garden box. I love it so much!

Ever wish you had something to take to the cafe for your preschooler to play with while you sip a latte? UM YES. Like, you don't even know how many little snot-fingers have been all over the grimy old plastic toys that are stuffed in a basket somewhere in the corner of many cafes. Not to mention often these cafe basket toys were donated for good reason - i.e. they are missing parts, don't hold kids attention, etc. Here's a simple DIY you can put together for playing on the go. I made this…

When choosing toys, ensure that they are open-ended toys in that they can be played with in multiple and varied ways. Open-ended toys encourage creativity