We are always inspired to do fun crafts and learning activities whenever we read some of our favorite children’s books! Here is a list of activities we’ve come up with inspired by popular children’s books (alphabetized by title). (Book titles are affiliate links.)
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- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Homemade Play Set (using cardboard tubes, playdough, and wooden letters)
- Stuffed Felt Toy Letter Tutorial
- Making Letters of the Alphabet Using Pretzels
- The Grouchy Ladybug Paper Plate Craft w/ Free Printable
- Egg Carton Ladybug Craft
- Ladybug Paper Bag Puppet
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
- Mixing Colors: Create and Name Your Own Colors (w/ Free Printable)
- Mixing Colors in an Array
- Exploring Colors with Baking Soda and Vinegar
- The Mixed Up Chameleon Felt Set (w/ Free Template)
- Fine Motor and Math Game for The Mixed Up Chameleon
- Hanging Citrus Fruit Paper Craft for Kids
- Building with Toothpicks and Orange Peels
- Heart Garland Made from Orange Peels
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
- Press Here Playdough Activity
- Press Here Necklace Craft
- Press Here Gross Motor Math Game (w/ Free Printables)
- Oil Pastel and Watercolor Egg Art for Kids
- Egg Sun Catchers Made with Painted Fabric
- Sponge Painted Easter Eggs
- Counting Felt Set with Personalized Felt Pieces
- Ten Apples Up On Top! Playdough Activity
- Yarn-Wrapped Pinecone Apple Tree Craft
- Math Patterns Using Apple Prints
- Stuffed Paper Apples
- Butterfly Paper Bag Puppet
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace Craft
- Painted Butterfly Craft
- Sponge Stamped Very Hungry Caterpillar
