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Aug 23, 2026
8 Fun Back to School Crafts for Kids
Get ready for the new school year with these fun and easy back to school crafts for kids! Discover creative back to school art projects and preschool back to school crafts that use household supplies. GlueStick offers ad-free, kid-safe, step-by-step instructions for all your back to school projects.
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Aug 16, 2026
7 Fun Pet Crafts for Kids: Celebrate International Dog and Cat Days with DIY Projects
Discover 7 delightful pet crafts for kids, perfect for celebrating International Dog Day and International Cat Day! Find easy preschool pet craft ideas and fun kids Dog and Cat crafts using simple supplies.
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Aug 9, 2026
12 Buzz-Worthy Insect Crafts for Kids
Get ready to bug out with 12 amazing insect crafts for kids! From creative bug crafts for preschoolers to fun snail crafts for kids and clever recycled bug crafts, GlueStick has easy projects for every little explorer.
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Aug 2, 2026
Great Ocean Crafts for Kids to Do This Weekend
Discover amazing Ocean Crafts for Kids this weekend! Enjoy easy ocean activities perfect for preschool kids and older. Foster creativity, build family connections, and make lasting memories with GlueStick's low-prep projects.
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Jun 28, 2026
5 Patriotic Crafts for Kids to Celebrate the USA
Discover 5 easy patriotic crafts for kids perfect for Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any celebration. Find fun USA crafts for preschoolers and families, using household supplies for low-prep, confidence-building creativity with GlueStick's ad-free projects.
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Mar 27, 2026
Earth Day Crafts for Kids: 22 Upcycled Projects Using What You Already Have
Practice sustainable crafting with your kids on Earth Day and Every day with easy, upcycled projects from GlueStick
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Mar 26, 2026
April Showers Crafts for Kids: Rainy-Day STEAM Fun
Looking for rainy day crafts? Try April showers crafts for kids—clouds, umbrellas, rainbows, and easy STEAM activities using simple household supplies.
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Mar 23, 2026
8 Easy Upcycled Easter Crafts for Kids 4-10
Discover 10 creative, mess-minimizing Easter crafts for families. Build confidence, spark creativity, and make memories with GlueStick’s safe, ad-free project library.
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Mar 4, 2026
March Comes in Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: Celebrate Spring with GlueStick!
Discover creative lion and lamb crafts for kids with GlueStick! Explore fun, easy spring project ideas—complete with supply lists, age ranges, and quick previews. Inspire your child’s creativity and make family crafting simple and joyful, all year long.
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Dec 28, 2025
6 New Year’s Eve Projects for Kids
Need easy New Year’s Eve projects for kids? Try these 6 low-mess ideas—party blowers, fireworks art, paper chains, and more.
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Feb 17, 2026
Host a Winter Olympics at Home: Indoor Creative Games for Kids
Discover indoor winter games, Olympic crafts, and STEM activities for kids! Host your own family or classroom Olympics with free activities from the GlueStick app.
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Jan 6, 2026
Civil Rights-Era Inspired Art Projects to Help Kids Reflect, Process, and Create
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Dec 28, 2025
Preschool Groundhog Day Activities: 5 Easy Projects (Shadows, Pudding Cups, Puppets + More)
Try 5 easy preschool Groundhog Day activities: shadow art, pudding cups, paper bag puppets, glow lanterns, and a shadow tracing STEAM project (plus printables).
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Dec 17, 2025
DIY Frozen Bird Feeder Ornaments for Kids (Easy Winter STEAM Project)
Make beautiful frozen bird feeder ornaments with kids using simple supplies. A fun winter STEAM project that helps birds and other winter creatures. Get more projects on GlueStick.app.
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Dec 10, 2025
Deck the Halls with 7 FREE ornament crafts to make this holiday season
7 FREE ornament crafts to make with kids this holiday season. Simple, affordable, and sustainable projects from GlueStick. No subscription required.
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Dec 3, 2025
The best Twin Cities Indoor Playgrounds to Explore (+5 Fun STEM activities to do while you’re there!)
Discover 21 top indoor play spaces in the Twin Cities—plus 5 easy STEM experiments to try at any playground. Find creative family fun and hands-on learning with GlueStick!
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Nov 12, 2025
Yes! You Can Craft with Kids while Traveling
Family vacation + bored kids = chaos. But what if you could pack creativity in a gallon bag? Discover 7 travel-friendly crafts that actually fit in your suitcase and might even get Grandma involved. No glitter explosions, we promise.
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Nov 8, 2025
Play like an Octopus: Creative Ocean Activities Using Household Supplies
Discover 5 ocean crafts for kids inspired by mimic octopuses. Learn octopus, jellyfish & crab crafts using household supplies that build independence & STEM skills through play
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Mar 11, 2023
The GlueStick ABCDEs: Art, Building, Craft, Design, and Engineering with kids
Whether it's a paper collage, a hemp necklace, or a Lego set, novice crafters take instructions from a mentor, follow them to learn basic skills, then throw away the instructions and find the confidence to forge their own creations.
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Nov 6, 2025
Why Imaginative Play Matters: Keeping the Halloween Spirit Alive All Year Long
Discover why imaginative play matters for child development and how to keep creative play going long after Halloween with 6 easy kids' crafts that spark imagination using supplies you already have.
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Mar 11, 2024
Cooking Up Kids Crafts
Kids are more successful when creative time and space are structured like a restaurant. From setting up a dedicated crafting space to ensuring all supplies are in place, we show you how approaching projects the way chefs think about recipes can help the whole family make more projects, and memories, together.