Easy, 10-Minute Crafts for Kids

Looking for a fast project for your little ones? Check out these quick and easy 10-minute crafts for kids. These projects are great for use as an instant activity if your children are bored, as a temporary distraction while you attend to other tasks, or as a craft project for kids with short attention spans.

It's great to have a few of these craft ideas up your sleeve for slow moments after school, on weekends, or on holidays!

Enjoy engaging your kids in these 10-minute crafts that are simple to set up and require only a handful of supplies, many of which you likely already have around the house.

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Paper Pinwheel

@nadydelarosaphotography

We like to think of these paper pinwheels as the original fidget spinners. Paper pinwheels are a timeless craft and a great STEM project for kids. These pinwheels even make a pretty craft for adults; think: adorable baby shower decor!
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3-Ingredient Play Dough

Make and Takes

Do you assume play dough takes hours to make? Think again! This easy play dough recipe only requires three ingredients and you can make it in mere minutes. For the little sculptors in your house, this craft is a quick fix to stop boredom any day!
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DIY Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft

Where Imagination Grows

If your kids love "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," they'll adore this easy paper craft that lets them create their own fruit-loving critter. Made with paper, scissors, glue, and some googly eyes, this craft is perfect for any slow moment in the day!
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Glitter Glue Counting Sticks

Where Imagination Grows

Motivating kids to practice their counting skills when they're learning to count can be challenging. Make teaching and learning numbers a fun tactile activity with this super easy and under-10-minute craft for making glitter glue counting sticks.

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Recycled Milk Jug Watering Can

Make It and Love It

Don't let empty milk jugs go to waste–turn them into cute and eco-friendly watering cans! Just poke some holes in the cap, maybe even use some paint or washi tape to decorate, and you're all set for some gardening fun!
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Magnetic Cardboard Tic Tac Toe

Make and Takes

Recycle the boxes you have lying around the house with this easy magnetic cardboard tic-tac-toe craft. Make your board in less than 10 minutes for a fun refrigerator game your kids can play anytime!
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Watercolor and Oil Pastel Tape Resist Art

Where Imagination Grows

Tape resist art is a longstanding favorite craft for kids. It looks cool and seems like magic to little ones! This type of art is unbelievably easy to set up and quick to make. Just lay down tape in a fun pattern, or maybe go for something more abstract, and start painting!
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Garden Pinwheel Craft

Make and Takes

Thinking of tossing your kids' old art projects? Instead of throwing them out, help your kids turn them into adorable garden pinwheels that take only minutes to make.

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Origami Finger Puppets

Chrissy Pk

Origami finger puppets are amazingly quick and super fun for kids once they're decorated! Your kids will love making these little kitties and puppies to play with on long car rides or just around the house!
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Painting With Trains

Where Imagination Grows

If you have an old train set lying around, or maybe a new one you don't mind getting dirty, engage your kids with this super fast painting project. This craft is like finger painting, but without the messy hands (hopefully). It provides the same sort of tactile learning experience and lets little ones have fun playing with their toy locomotives!