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Arts and crafts

Arts and crafts

Simple and fun arts & crafts ideas for the whole family

This playlist offers a variety of easy, enjoyable arts & crafts activities that spark creativity and imagination. Whether it’s quick, simple projects or more involved DIY crafts, these ideas are designed to be fun, easy to follow, and perfect for creative moments with minimal setup.

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Tabies (18-24 mths)
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Featured play ideas for Tabies

Sticker balloon
Sticker balloon
An easy fine motor activity that turns into active play
1m
20m
Flower chain
Flower chain
A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.
1m
20m

50 play ideas for Tabies in the "Arts and crafts" playlist

Magic growing worms experiment
Magic growing worms experiment
Create wiggly, rainbow-coloured "worms" from tissues or kitchen roll that grow and reveal hidden colours when you water them.
2m
15m
Rainbow flower hunt
Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
5m
30m
2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint
2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint
A quick, taste-safe fingerpaint made from yoghurt and food colouring - perfect for babies, toddlers, and anyone who loves messy, hands-on sensory play.
2m
20m
  ·  make it
Rainbow rocks
Rainbow rocks
Decorate rocks with chalk or paint for an easy and creative outdoor art activity
5m
20m
Paint a pumpkin
Paint a pumpkin
A simple, mindful art-ivity using pumpkins as your canvas. A creative way to use them in season and low fuss alternative to carving!
3m
20m
Puffy paint taste-safe recipe
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Puffy paint taste-safe recipe
A soft, squishy paint you can microwave for a magical puff! Made from basic pantry ingredients.
10m
20m
  ·  make it
Play dough poke
Play dough poke
A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!
2m
10m
DIY projector
DIY projector
Turn a recycled cardboard tube into a mini projector for simple shadow shows, storytelling and STEM learning!
5m
20m
  ·  make it
DIY ball run
DIY ball run
Build a simple ball run using cardboard tubes and tape!
5m
10m
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Decorate a box
Decorate a box
Turn an empty cardboard box into an open-ended art station with stickers, markers or craft items
2m
30m

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