Crafts for Kids

Make fun and easy crafts for kids!

Episodes

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    DIY Rainstick

    S2 Ep120 |
    Turn a paper towel roll into a colorful rainstick with this fun and easy craft.
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    Magnet Fishing

    S2 Ep62 |
    Explore common items in your house and see if magnets will stick to them.
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    Friction Racing

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    Build a ramp and then use a toy car to test which of the two surfaces has less friction.
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    Exploring Gravity with a Catapult

    S2 Ep60 |
    Use a combination of simple machines to build a catapult.
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    Shadow Play

    S2 Ep59 |
    Use a flashlight to explore blocking light and creating different sizes of shadows.
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    Balancing Nature

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    See Sound Waves

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    Use different noise-making objects to cause sound waves and make sand move!
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    Make a Bottle Thermometer

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    Build a weather tool — a simple thermometer.
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    Flashlight Constellations

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    Recreate stars or groups of stars called constellations with paper and a flashlight.

About Crafts for Kids

Focusing on simple, fun and family-friendly projects, this weekly series encourages parents to spend meaningful time with their kids making crafts. Many of the projects include recyclable materials, things you already have in your home, and feature PBS KIDS characters.