Animal Crafts

These animal crafts articles contain a wide variety of animal crafts and activities for kids. Find crafts relating to your child's favorite animal.

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If you've got a pint-sized animal lover in your life, animal activities for kids are a great way to combine a little learning and a lot of hands-on fun. Explore the animal world with these fun and interesting animal activities.

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One way to attract birds is to build a bird feeder. Fortunately, making them is easy -- with a few simple materials, and a little bit of patience, you can learn how to make bird feeders. Soon, birds will be singing to you all day long.

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Bird snacks are easy to prepare, and help birds survive during periods when food is scarce. Bird snacks also have an added bonus of attracting a wide variety of birds to your neighborhood. So put on your chef hat and get ready to make some bird snacks.

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When you participate in the following worm activities, you will learn not only how worms live and work, but also the intricate details of a worm's anatomy. Check out these great worm activities.

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Elephants are always a big hit at the zoo, and now they can be a main attraction at your own house with these elephant activities. The two elephant balloon crafts you can make will have your friends wondering in amazement as to how you did it.

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Dog crafts for kids encourage you and your kids to switch gears and try making something cool and creative. Relax -- you've been bending your brains all week! These fun dog crafts just might be the break you all need.

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You and your kids can help the birds by learning how to make bird houses. It's a fun family activity that you can all work on together. And before you know it, birds will be flocking to your backyard. Kids will love to see who flies by for a visit!

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Insect experiments are an excellent way for kids to learn about the natural world. Any number of creepy crawlie bugs are outside your door, in your house or available at the store. Have fun with these 10 experiments.

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Learn more about turtles and have fun while you do it. Read about easy and interesting turtle crafts that will keep you occupied for hours. Whether or not you've got a turtle at home, you can still enjoy turtles when you participate in our turtle crafts.

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Fish activities are a perfect way for kids to interact with animals from the sea without getting too wet. Observing these underwater creatures is no small feat, but with some adult help on a few of these projects, it will be like you're right in the water with them.

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Whether it's a day at the zoo or an afternoon spent exploring the backyard, kids love learning about animals. From bears to bugs, kids love animals, and they'll love the animal crafts in this article. Find step-by-step directions for great animal crafts.

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Kids who are curious about science, animals, or insects will love trying these ant activities. From an easy-to-build ant farm to a set of experiments you can conduct in your own backyard, these activities open up a world of fun and spark a love for learning.

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Birds are a delight to spot in nature, with their gorgeous, vivid colors and graceful shapes. The bird craft projects in this article capture some of that beauty with crafts that are not only lovely, but simple and fun to make, too.

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Butterfly crafts for kids let kids express their inner artistry through the beauty of nature. Learn nine creative butterfly crafts that are fun, educational and will have your whole family abuzz with activity.

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They may not be the fastest creatures on the planet, but snails are a fascinating species to study. Whether you are on a camping trip, in a city park or in your own backyard, here are several fun snail activities to teach you about this interesting animal.

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The snake activities on the following pages offer a number of fun ways to learn more about these fascinating creatures. You'll also get great craft ideas so that you can make snakes to impress your family and friends.

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They're creepy and crawly -- do you have the courage to learn more about spiders in these spider activities? On the following pages, you'll learn spider activities that will teach you more about the bugs themselves and the webs they weave.

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What's it like to be a moose? You can pretend to be one by making antlers or learn about moose by making a moose balloon animal for kids. Have fun and learn about moose with these activities.

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You may think of a moth as just another annoying bug, but taking a closer look at moths can be very interesting. A moth is related to the butterfly, and some are just as pretty. Learn more about moths with moth activities for kids.

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Mice have been around since ancient times -- they are thought to be among the oldest mammals. Check out these mouse activities and learn how to make a mouse balloon animal and how to spot signs of a mouse near the house.

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An octopus is well known for its eight legs, but did you know that it has three hearts? Learn more about the octopus and follow these easy instructions for sculpting an octopus balloon animal and making silly sea creatures.

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Frog crafts and activities will have kids hopping with excitement. Despite what some frogs may tell you, these fun kids crafts will have you thinking it's easy being green. Learn about five fun frog crafts and activities.

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Rabbit activities are a great way to liven up play time. Whether you're looking for a festive way to celebrate Easter or just trying to have some rainy day fun, rabbit crafts, like the rabbit hat and nose, are the way to go.

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Cat crafts for kids are a fun way to celebrate your furry friends or get in touch with your feline side. Learn how to make catnip toys, toy cat balloons and other cat crafts for kids.

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Want to learn more about raccoons? When you try this raccoon activity, you are sure to better understand how these clever animals live. Read about raccoon activity that will help kids enjoy their next nature hike.

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