Arts and Crafts Activities

Microvolunteering ideas for kids | toucanBox

Microvolunteering is a great way to get your kids partaking in easy tasks that can benefit the community. Find out how to get involved in creative ways.

Cardboard Artist Palette Craft For Kids | toucanBox

Grab some spare cardboard and make your own artist’s palette to get creative. Plus, pick up a few tips on how to paint like some of the greatest artists.

Top 3 Easter Crafts For Kids | toucanBox

Celebrate the long Easter weekend with lots of crafting, including a fantastic child-friendly chocolate recipe and a basket for the big Easter Egg Hunt.

Facts And Crafts All About Bees | toucanBox

Bees are an important part of our ecosystem. Learn some fascinating facts about our little buzzing friends and make your own cardboard honeycomb.

Mothers Day Homemade Gifts | toucanBox

Show your mum how much you love her with our favourite homemade gifts, from the perfect card to crafty gifts, all easy for little ones to make.

World Book Day Easy Costume Ideas | toucanBox

1st March is World Book Day. To come up with some quick, cheap costume ideas, we tapped our collective childhoods to visit our World Book Days of yore.

Facts about Native Americans Learn & Craft | toucanBox

Learn all about the fascinating culture and traditions of the Native Americans. Plus make your own tipi with just some cardboard, wool and chopsticks.

Valentine’s Day Cards To Make At Home | toucanBox

Love is in the air. Forget the roses, though. We think Valentine’s should be all about celebrating friendship and family. Print your own cute postcards.

Visiting Museums With Your Kids | toucanBox

If you’re visiting a museum over half-term you might need a few tips and tricks to keep the kids engaged, plus download your very own museum journal.

Pancake Day Recipe and Activities | toucanBox

Get creative this pancake day with some fun activities, a brilliant book to share and, of course, making your own yummy pancakes with our child-friendly recipe.

Cardboard Dinosaur Feet Craft For Kids | toucanBox

From our Cardboard Creations comes some real prehistoric fun. Make your own crafty, stomping dinosaur feet, and learn some fantastic dinosaur facts.

Interesting Snow Facts For Kids - Learn & craft | toucanBox

With the ever-changing weather and high chance of snowfall, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the science behind snow. Plus, make your own snow skiers.

Explosive New Years Fireworks Crafts for kids | toucanBox

Create an astonishing firework display craft. Colour with crayons, splash on some paint and then scratch a brightly coloured display. The perfect art session!

Beautiful Christmas Paper Snowflake Wreath | toucanBox

Decorate your home with some crafty Christmas cheer. This snowflake wreath is easy to make with items you probably already have lying around the house.

Kids Crafted Homemade Christmas Wrapping Paper | toucanBox

Make your gifts stand out under the tree. Turn some plain paper into artistic Christmas wrapping paper with just some wax crayons and poster paint.

Penguin craft easy enough for young kids | toucanBox

Get your little one excited about penguins by trying out our fantastic penguin craft. Create lovely greeting cards and talk about penguins while you do so.

Beautiful Christmas Handprint Cards | toucanBox

Make your own set of stunning Christmas cards using your kids painted handprints and material you have at home anyway. Easy but with a marvelous effect.

How to make salt dough - Easy salt dough recipe | toucanBox

Learn how to make salt dough at home, so your kids can create all kinds of amazing sculptures. We set a challenge to the toucanBox team to see their best creations.

Easy and beautiful toadstool cake and cupcakes | toucanBox

Get your kids in the kitchen for some creative fun making easy toadstool cake and cupcakes. Your kids will be thrilled by the amazing look and delicious treat.

Inspiring rainforest animal crafts for kids | toucanBox

Find out some fascinating rainforest facts, meet some jungle animals and make some fun arts and crafts at home with the kids, including a free monkey mask.