Printable Animal Bookmarks

These adorable woodland creature bookmarks are a free downloadable from elli.  They include a squirrel, owl, rabbit, bear, fox and bird.  She also shares a special font to include each child's name on the bookmarks. All they need to do is cut them out. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.elli.com/blog/printable-woodland-friends-bookmarks/

Meteor mermaid shares a free fox printable bookmark.

Get the download here:
http://www.meteormermaid.com/freebie-book-club-woodland-bookmarks/#more-336

Popsicle Stick Butterflies

There are lots of great butterfly crafts inspired by a popsicle stick body.  Plain vanilla mom decorates the popsicle stick and glues it to butterfly wings for more decorating.  The stick is topped with pipe cleaner antennae and given googly eyes, although eyes could be drawn on as well.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.plainvanillamom.com/2013/04/bugs-and-butterflies.html

Umm abdul basir uses foam for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://ummabdulbasir.wordpress.com/tag/butterfly-crafts/

Previously posted, visit the yarn wrapped popsicle stick butterfly craft.

Gummy lump uses pretty cupcake liners to make her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.gummylump.com/2011_04_01_archive.html

Bubble Wrap Sight Word Game

Another great way to add some fun to sight reading practice.  Write the words on bubble wrap and when they get it right they get to pop the bubble.  You could also try and have them write the words themselves on the bubble wrap depending their abilities. 

Good for ages 5 and up. 

Found on Pinterest but with a broken link to the original source. 

DIY Mandolins

An easy and colorful idea for a cute musical toy is to make mandolins out of embroidery hoops and pretty colored rubber bands.  Hello bee has an excellent tutorial and even paints the outside of the hoops to make them even cuter.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellobee.com/2013/07/29/diy-wood-instruments/

Paper Bag Jellies Craft

Paper brown bags take on new life as jellies with this cute craft from No time for flash cards.  Using a bag, a wavy scissors, paint and googly eyes (eyes could be drawn on too or stickers could be used.)

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2013/07/paper-bag-jellyfish-craft.html

Mini Acorn Tea Set

Acorns change into an adorable tea set with curly birds.  She paints the tops of the inside with gold and glues on a handle and stem.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://curlybirds.typepad.com/curly-birds/2013/09/falling-down-20-autumn-crafts.html

Magic belles has a very similar set but decorates the insides with polka dot pastel paints.  Of note, the website chimes a loud noise when you visit.

Get the instructions here:
http://magicbelles.com/flutterbudclub/makes/fairy-tea-set

Felt Play Crowns

Pretend play is a lot of fun when there are props.  Hello bee shares this diy felt crown tutorial for aspiring prince and princess royalty.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellobee.com/2012/05/30/diy-felt-crown/

The country chic cottage makes a blue Elsa crown.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2014/09/frozen-movie-make-elsa-crown.html