Free Printable Summer Building Challenge

wood building toy shaped into log cabin

Use this summer building challenge printable with recyclables and art supplies or for building with Lego ideas. It’s another seasonal craft for big kids and tweens. For many kids, summer means unlimited hours of outdoor playtime, swimming, barbecues, and vacations. Who wouldn’t love to take advantage of the warm weather and fresh air, and walk … Read more

Free Printable Summer Pictionary Game

girl drawing on paper with red pen

Summer is the perfect time to relish the outdoors and spend quality time with loved ones while enjoying the warm, sunny weather! But, what if you have tweens who just want to chill at home and play creative games?! Here’s something they can try (and of course, you can join, too!) – a summer Pictionary … Read more

Printable 4th of July Activity Sheets

Make your 4th of July more fun with these puzzle pages! Choose from four different printable 4th of July puzzles and coloring sheets. There’s even a printable 4th of July word search that is great for all ages. Something as simple as sitting in your front yard while coloring or solving puzzles is a great … Read more

Tween and Big Kids 4th of July Crafts

flag and red white and blue stars with words 4th of July Crafts for Tweens

These no-fuss big kids 4th of July crafts will entertain for hours. We love these patriotic craft projects because tweens and big kids can do them alone or with only a tiny bit of adult help. They’re perfect for the summer season! Celebrating the 4th of July with tweens The 4th of July is a … Read more

15 Dazzling Diamond Painting Kits for Kids

the best diamond painting kits for kids

Learn about diamond painting kits and see why they’re perfect crafts for big kids and tweens. This colorful, trendy craft is inspired by cross-stitch and painting by numbers, which older kids and tweens typically aren’t into. With the pandemic, diamond painting gained tremendous popularity! Want to explore a new way of creating shining, shimmering pieces … Read more

Coolest Craft Kits for Tweens

What are the coolest craft kits? Ages 10-12 can be hard to please, so we found lots of cool craft kits for tweens and big kids. In this age beaming with video games and social media, it can be tough to get kids offline. That’s where these cool craft kits come in! Get your kids … Read more

The Best Window Art Kits for Kids

butterfly stained glass kit

Want to encourage creativity in your older kids? By working on window art kits, they can nurture their creative side, do something fun during their free time and display the products of their hard work on their bedroom windows! Suncatchers, clings and other window crafts are so easy to do. Big kids and tweens will … Read more

Spring Craft Kits for Big Kids

spring crafts for big kids

Spring is a lovely time to make crafts! Have fun with pastel colors, spring animals and flowers, and so much more with these 15 spring craft kits for big kids and tweens. They’re fun seasonal crafts and make great gifts, too. Spring is fast approaching. With warmer temperatures and blossoming nature, spring is undeniably one … Read more

20+ Spring Crafts for Kids to do by Themselves

These spring crafts for kids are perfect for big kids ages 10-12. Whether you’re looking for flowers, bunnies, or rainbows, these crafts are fun, involve minimal help from you, and can keep tweens entertained and crafting throughout the spring months. Why tweens need crafting opportunities: We found that our tweens like crafting. If you have … Read more