Looking for a fun DIY art project that younger kids can help out with? These easy bleeding tissue paper bookmarks are pretty, colourful and fun to make! They’re made using a process art technique that children of any age will love—and they also happen to make a great homemade gift for book lovers!
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Jack-o’-Lantern Sensory Bottle
Looking for an easy way to entertain your kids and get them excited for Halloween? This super simple jack-o’-lantern sensory bottle only takes a few minutes to make, but it’s sure to keep even younger kids entertained—and glitter jars are also a great tool for helping children regulate their emotions when they’re feeling upset!
Heat-Sensitive Colour-Changing Slime (without Thermochromic Pigment!)
Love making slime at home? This cool contact lens solution slime is made with a secret ingredient that causes it to change colours when it’s exposed to body heat—without the need for expensive thermochromic pigment!
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Edible Marzipan Spiders
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween? These adorable spiders are fully edible and would make great Halloween party food! These sweet treats are super simple to make and 100% kid-approved—and if you make your own marzipan using the provided recipe, they’re also more cost-effective than you think!
Egg-Free Marzipan (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Making your own marzipan at home is way simpler than you think—and because this easy recipe calls for agave nectar rather than raw egg whites, it also happens to be vegan as well as gluten-free! This delicious homemade marzipan is ready in minutes and way cheaper than store-bought. Eat it plain, use it in recipes or gift it to loved ones over the holidays!
Sparkly Spiderweb Window Clings (with Free Printable!)
Looking to decorate your house with spooky homemade Halloween decorations? These glittery spiderwebs are super simple to make, and you probably already have all the materials you need at home! The tutorial even comes with a free spiderweb printable that you can use for any number of Halloween crafts!
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Free October Activity Planner
Need help figuring out what to do with your toddler or preschooler this October? This free activity planner is filled with fall-themed activities, fun art projects, cool science experiments and spooky sensory play ideas that you can easily set up at home! It includes everything you need to have a great time in the weeks before Halloween—so you can spend less time planning and more time with your family!
Easy Button Pipe Cleaner Bracelets
Looking for a fun activity to keep your kids occupied? All you need to make these colourful bracelets is buttons, pipe cleaners and a few minutes of free time! This craft is so simple to make, and it’s a great way for kids to practice their fine motor skills. Plus, you can switch up the colours to complement any season or holiday!
Free Pumpkin Carving Template
Need some pumpkin-carving inspiration this Halloween? Download our free mix-and-match template and print it at home to choose from a variety of spooky or goofy features for your homemade jack-o’-lanterns! And because pumpkins come in all sorts of shapes and dimensions, each design has three different sizes to choose from!
Magic Colour-Changing Fall Leaves (with Free Printable!)
You only need one inexpensive ingredient to make these amazingly cool fall leaves that change colours when they’re exposed to sunlight! Whether you place them on your windows, shine a black light on them or take them outside to explore their transformation, this easy DIY project is the perfect way to get into the season’s spirit—and the included fall leaf template can be used for any number of autumn crafts!
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