Hot Kids Activities How-Tos
How To: Make a paper graduation cap with your kids
Okay, so it might be a long time before your young ones graduate from college, but getting them headed in the direction is as simple as having fun with them. This crafty paper gradation cap is perfect for an afternoon of fun with your kids, and it's easy to make. You only need:
How To: Make a St. Patrick's Day leprechaun hat
St. Patrick's day is not complete without your green attire. This kids activity how-to video tutorial shows you how to make a festive green leprechaun hat. This St. Patrick's Day kid craft involves making a leprechaun hat using felt, construction paper and an ice cream container.
How To: Make a colorful caterpillar out of an egg carton
Here's another fun recycled craft for you and your kids! Turn an empty egg carton into a colorful caterpillar. You'll need the carton as well as colored paint, a paint brush, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, glue and scissors. Then just follow the instructions to make your own very hungry caterpillar!
How To: Make a butterfly paper airplane
Get ready to build one of natures great flyers, shown in this how-to video! The butterfly is a smooth and steady flying paper airplane. All you need is a piece of paper to start the fun! Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to fold a butterfly paper airplane. Make a butterfly paper airplane.
How To: Make a sun catcher with your kids
In this video, we learn how to make a sun catcher with your kids. First, you need laminating paper, two paper hearts, and scissors. First, cut the center of one heart out by sticking your scissors in and making your way around the heart. Next, place the outline of the heart inside of the laminating pouch, then decorate the inside of it how you prefer. You can use whatever you want to decorate the inside, including: glitter, crayon shavings, tissue paper, etc. Next, place the paper inside of a...
How To: Make a simple paper cat stick puppet with your kids
No child can resist the art of stick puppets, especially when it's a cute, little, cuddly cat. This paper cat stick puppet is perfect for a afternoon of crafts with the kids. There's hardly anything involved in the making of this little kitten head. The materials needed are:
How To: Make a traditional, wax lava lamp at home
Transport yourself in no time to the 70's and chill out with your homemade lava lap. This five part series takes you step by step with everything you need, from wax, to food coloring to make a cool lava lamp. It's great activity for the whole family to enjoy.
How To: Make a singing Mr. Chin
The Professor of Silliness returns with some paper. Follow this simple example to turn your face upside down and make a singing puppet. just draw a necktie on a regular sheet of paper and trim the collar accordingly. Place two little eyes on your chin. Now here's the difficult part. You have to hang upside down and hold the paper necktie up to your chin, covering your nose. Now you sing, or lipsink, to your favorite songs, as the adorable songbird, Mr. Chin.
How To: Make a battery operated paper pinwheel that spins
Here's another fun summertime craft for your budding engineer - make a spinning paper pinwheel or fan! You'll need a C-battery, a toy motor, two soda caps, a popsicle stick, foil paper, copper wire, a small sheet of foam, a sharp pencil, a hot glue gun and some safety scissors.
How To: Teach your preschooler about triangles by making fish
This is a great way to teach your child about basic shapes and basic animals! All you need are some paper triangles, and maybe a googly eye and a bit of glue! Use four triangles to make the head, tail and fins for your fish!
How To: Make a fun bubble maker out of a plastic kiddie pool
Looking for a fun outdoor activity that will keep your kids occupied all summer? Check out this tutorial!
How To: Make your own volcano model
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a volcano. The materials required are: baking soda, red food coloring and vinegar. For the base of the volcano, users will simply need to use a cup and cover it with some dough in a shape of a volcano. Now add 1-2 tsp of baking soda into the volcano. Now add in a few drops of red dye into the volcano. Then pour in 1 cup of vinegar into the volcano. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested science, and experiments and would like...
How To: Make a spiral sun catcher
In this Family video tutorial you will learn how to make a spiral sun catcher. Take a contact paper and draw a spiral on it starting at the center and drawing out wards. Now remove the backing of the contact paper and lay it down sticky side up. With markers, color in the spiral. Then take the contact paper and lay it on top of the backing and smooth it out. Now cut along the line of the spiral with scissors. Tie a piece of ribbon to the inside end of the spiral and now you have a spiral sun ...
How To: Make 'frog skin' or 'gak'
Chris Giorni, Mr. Science with Tree Frog Treks, demonstrates how to make simulated frog skin. To make the simulated frog skin, you will need glue, water, borax laundry powder and food coloring. First, add a pinch of the powdered borax to water and dye it green using the food coloring. Next, water down the glue and place it on a plate. Add the borax solution to the plate. Mix the compound with your fingers. It will quickly form a long chain polymer or sticky frog skin. Frogs breathe through th...
How To: Make sticky, gooey, slippery slime
It's slime time! Get ready to make some sticky, gooey, slippery slime with the A-TV science sleuths.
How To: Paint a macaroni picture frame with your kids
Here is a rainy day activity brought to you by Bayard books! Watch this how to video to learn how to use dry pasta, glue, paint and a wooden picture frame to create a beautiful piece of art. You kids are sure to love this fun activity. Use the macaroni picture frames to decorate any room or to give away as presents.
How To: Apply animal looking face paint
Want to look like a cheetah or leopard? Watch this video to learn how to apply face paint to get animal markings.
How To: Survive an Egg Drop
Bre Pettis shows you three different strategies for surviving an egg drop. In addition to learning different egg drop strategies, Paula Kieko teaches you the physics of an egg drop to give you a leg up on your competition. This is yet another great weekend project with Make Magazine.
How To: How to Make Doll Barbie Slippers
This video is all about how one can make slippers and shoes for their favorite dolls at home with things easily available with them. Simply with things like hairbands, cool and funky shoes can be made. So now no need to visit the near by store to buy shoes or slippers for your dolls. This tutorial is for all the doll lovers who love playing dress up games for their dolls.
How To: Make Barbie Headbands
Barbie is all set to go for her party. With her sparkling dress, she is going to intoxicate everyone. The only thing that would add to this, would be Barbie accessories. So why not make some beautiful headbands for Barbie that would add more grace to her attire. This video is for all who love dressing up their dolls.
How To: Make Playdough Christmas Tree with Play-Doh
This video is all about kids and the upcoming holiday season. This small video talks about how you can make a simple yet cute little Christmas tree with playdoh. So if you haven't started yet, check it out and make one of your own.
How To: Make Playdoh Hello Kitty Donuts with Play-Doh
This video talks about how to make a hello kitty themed donut from playdoh. This video is for all those who are huge fans of playdoh and hello kitty. To know how to make these cute little donuts, check out the video:
How To: Make Healthy Fruit Parfait Desserts with Kids
This video will help moms and dads make homemade fruit parfait with kids. This not only teaches kids about cooking, but also help as a parent-bonding session.
How To: Make Whole Wheat Cookies with Kids
Best way to bond with kids is to involve them into number of activities, where you can participate with them. Here we are with an activity which involves in making whole wheat cookies. You can involve your kids in this activity too.
How To: Make Play Doh Cupcakes and Playdough Donuts
This tutorial talks about how one can make playdoh cupcakes and donuts. This video is for all the playdoh lovers and ones who likes cupcakes and donuts.
How To: Make a Play Doh Doraemon from Playdough
This video talks about how one can make a doraemon character with the help of playdoh. This tutorial is for all the ones who loves Doraemon and playdoh.
How To: Make Disney Finding Nemo with Play Doh
This video will talk about how one can make Nemo fish from the movie "Finding Nemo". This video is for all those who are Nemo fans.
How To: Make an Easy No-Sew (No Sew) Dress for Barbie and You
This video teaches how to dress up your Barbie doll in the same dress like yours. This tutorial is for kids and all those who are Barbie or in that matter doll fans.
How To: Make Batman, Spiderman, & Superman from Play-Doh
This video tutorial is on how to make one' favorite superheroes with playdough. This video tutorial is especially for kids and everyone that loves playing with playdough.
How To: Make Playdoh Food Burger with Playdough
This video talks about how one can create a burger from a simple play doh set. This video is for kids and for everyone who loves playing with playdoh.
How To: Make Playdoh Food Pizza with Playdough
This how to will teach kids and their moms how to make a pizza from playdough. Playdough helps kids in developing gross motor skills, finger strength and dexterity. So, lets get started-
How To: Make Play-Doh Roses for a Cute Gift Idea
Love making gifts for your loved ones? Here is a tutorial that shows you how to make a play doh rose. It's really easy and fun to make.
How To: Make Olaf the Snowman from Play-Doh
Here is a tutorial to show you how you can easily make this much loved Frozen character with Play-Doh. Using some simple techniques and clever tricks, you can make your very own Olaf.
How To: Make Peppa Pig from Play-Doh
Want to learn how to make Peppa Pig with Play-Doh? Here is our attempt on showcasing a tutorial on how to make Peppa Pig with Play-Doh.
How To: Night Time Glow Sticks in the Pool Idea for Kids Summer Fun
Here is a great fun easy idea to let the kids have fun diving for glow sticks at night in the pool.This video will show you what the glow stick look like once they are at the bottom of the swimming pool in the dark.
How To: Make a Boo Boo Bunny Ice Pack for Kids
Here's a great video that will show you how to make a boo boo bunny ice pack using a wash cloth, elastic,marker,cotton ball and small pom pom for the nose. Very easy and quick to make.
How To: Make a Rubber Band Bracelet Without the Use of a Rainbow Loom
Learn how to make a rubber band bracelet without the use of a rainbow loom. Easy fast and fun to do.
How To: Create the Magic "ComeBack Can" - Great Toddler Toy
This is a create creation as a toddler toy. My girl loves this toy, she even wanted to take it to bed at night ... Sometimes, some of the most simple toys are some of the most like toys. This toy is cheap and can be completed in 10 minutes at most.
How To: Paint a unicorn with face paint for anywhere on the body
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to create a very beautiful unicorn using face paint. You can use this design anywhere on the body, from your arm to your face. This is a great activity to do with your kids.
How To: Make a Star of David craft with your children for Hanukkah
Teach your children about Hanukkah while making this fun Star of David craft! You will need: at least six craft sticks or popsicle sticks per craft; crayons, markers or paint; non toxic craft glue; yarn; tissue paper and safety scissors.