Creative Child

Jenna Gleason

Jenna is a staff writer and production assistant at Creative Child Magazine. She is currently attending University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

Articles by Jenna

DIY Gifts for Dad

Instead of a store bought gifts this Father's Day, make your own gifts right at home. Dad will love getting a unique gift that was made with love!

Puffy Chalk Paint

Puffy chalk paint is a must-try, summer activity to do with your kids. This easy, fun, cheap, outdoor art project will keep children busy for hours, and it only requires a few simple ingredients. Have fun!

Ice Cream Truck Fine Motor Play Board

This simple, cute, and fun learning board is a great fine motor skills tool. Kids really enjoy the ice cream truck theme of this inexpensive DIY board. We love a simple board for young kids that has many uses. Happy crafting!

Patriotic Clothespin Wreath

Memorial Day, Flag Day and 4th of July are all just around the corner! This patriotic clothespin wreath is for all the crafty mama’s out there who are ready for some red, white and blue! It costs about $5 and takes just a few hours to make, and it’s totally worth it. Happy crafting!

3 Mother’s Day DIY Gifts

Mom will certainly treasure these gifts crafted straight from the heart! These fun projects help kids express their creativity and love for mom at once.

3 Earth Friendly Ways to Reuse Easter Eggs!

When you think of the days after Easter you think what am i gonna do with all these Easter eggs! Here are our 3 top favorite ways to reuse these eggs. Hope you enjoy, and please let us know how they turn out!

Easter Egg Wreath

This Easter Craft only cost us $9 bucks! It's easy and cheap, the best part is it lasts for years! Reuse this cute Easter decor for he next Easters to come!

Chalk Popsicles

It’s getting sunnier and sunnier everyday, go outside and have some fun with these easy chalk popsicles, that can be made with just $9.00! They last a while and give your kids a fun activity to do outside. Have fun!

Liquid Rainbow Experiment

This experiment is cheap and fast! Each layer takes a max of 2 minutes to do. It’s filled with educational fun. Have fun little Einsteins!

Mason Jar Luminaries

Fall Hand Print Wreath

her you've been pulling all of your seasonal decor from the attic— decorating your house with #PumpkinEverything—or you're more of a minimalist, this fall hand wreath is a home decor accent piece with a personal touch that you and the kids will love making and displaying!

8 Awesome Father's Day Crafts for Kids

Give the gift of love and cherished memories this Father's Day with these simple, inexpensive, fun crafts to do with your kids! Dad's will love them and the kids will have a blast making them for the special father figure in their life!!

12 Star Wars Activities and Crafts!

Star Wars has been a fan favorite since the 70's! Get your kids excited by watching the original movies and the new versions, then try these great craft ideas!

10 Crafts To Do With Your Kids On Mother's Day!

Check out these 10 crafts to do with your kids on Mothers Day! Most crafts and supplies are super affordable so give them a try and see how much fun you'll have.

50 Ways to Make Slime for Kids

Have you ever wondered how to make slime for kids? We have rounded up 50 of the most unique and fun recipes for slime, putty, goop, gak, and flubber from around the web!

10 Spring Crafts, Activities, and Recipes!

We have searched the web for 10 of the best spring crafts, activities, recipes and more for your kids to get excited about. With banana sprinkle bites, bubble painting, and sun catchers, it will be impossible for your kids not to enjoy each day of the season. This list of super exciting ideas for all ages will have you planning your spring break out in the most fun way possible for you and your kids!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day With These Fun Activities and Crafts!

Read Across America 2016 is March 2nd! Check out these fun activities, crafts and recipe ideas to celebrate Dr. Seuss and reading with your kids.

25 Tissue Paper Crafts

Tissue paper can be the medium of choice to make creative crafts with your children! With hearts, fish, monsters and more, your kids will be begging to try them all out! Check out these easy crafts and may your crafting days be filled with tissue paper fun throughout the whole year!

12 Popular Charts For Kids

Have you been wondering if charts will work for your kids? Homeschool parents and teachers have been creating various charts for kids for years. Here are some great ideas we found around the web!

10 Chinese New Year Crafts

Chinese New Year celebrations are all about prosperity, long life, and family togetherness. Also known as the Spring Festival, this holiday is one of the most grand and important celebrations for Chinese people at home and abroad. Here are 10 awesome crafts to do with kids! Happy New Year!

10 Martin Luther King Day Crafts

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, started by Rosa Parks, and America focusing on the Civil Rights Movement. On Martin Luther King Day, get the kids involved with crafts and activities to learn about the legacy of Dr. King, non-violence and community activism!
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