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Classroom Crafts

9 projects

Easy

Paper Snowflake Christmas Ornaments

Fold and cut six-sided paper snowflakes, then stiffen them into ornaments for the tree or windows. Includes cutting patterns for beginners.

30 minutes1 min read

Beginner

Twist white pipe cleaners into sparkly six-armed snowflakes. A soft, kid-friendly ornament that needs no glue.

20 minutes1 min read

Beginner

A sweet no-sew angel made from a felt cone, cut-out wings and a pom-pom head. Simple enough for kids to make.

15 minutes1 min read

Beginner

A colorful paper plate rainbow with cotton ball clouds. Simple, low-mess and great for teaching colors to young kids.

30 minutes1 min read

Beginner

Layer a gold glitter star on a white one for a sparkly, quick ornament that kids can make in minutes.

15 minutes1 min read

Beginner

Turn empty cardboard tubes into bright butterflies with paint, paper wings and pipe cleaner antennae. A low-cost kids and classroom craft.

40 minutes plus drying1 min read

Easy

A three-ingredient salt dough recipe for handmade ornaments and keepsakes, plus baking, painting and sealing tips.

30 minutes plus 2–3 hours baking1 min read

Beginner

Fold a classic paper boat from a single sheet, waterproof it with crayon, and test it in a tub of water. A great STEM-friendly kids activity.

20 minutes1 min read

Beginner

Cut patterned paper eggs and string them into a cheerful Easter garland. An easy spring decoration for mantels and classrooms.

45 minutes1 min read