homemade toys https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/art-crafts-projects/homemade-toys/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:04:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png homemade toys https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/art-crafts-projects/homemade-toys/ 32 32 Make Your Own Felt Board (Tutorial) https://buggyandbuddy.com/make-your-own-felt-board-tutorial/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/make-your-own-felt-board-tutorial/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:38:10 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=7029 Making your own felt board (or flannel board) is very easy and inexpensive. You can do it in about 15 minutes and need only a few supplies.  Here’s how to make your own felt board for home or school. We use felt boards (or flannel boards) often for retelling stories, creating our own stories, or...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/make-your-own-felt-board-tutorial/feed/ 31 How to Make a Rainstick Instrument https://buggyandbuddy.com/how-to-make-a-rainstick-instrument/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/how-to-make-a-rainstick-instrument/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:09 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17890 Here’s how to make a rainstick using a cardboard tube and some crafting materials. The kids loved making this homemade instrument and using it to explore sound! It’s science, art and musical activity all in one. Homemade rainsticks make a great craft for kids and a fun science activity too. The kids love the creative freedom...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/glowing-campfire-craft/feed/ 13 STEM for Kids: Straw Rockets (with Free Rocket Template) https://buggyandbuddy.com/straw-rockets-with-free-rocket-template/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/straw-rockets-with-free-rocket-template/#comments Fri, 23 May 2025 13:50:41 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=16000 Print out our free rocket printable and have fun making some straw rockets! The kids loved designing their own rockets and then launching them using straws- such a great way for kids to explore science. Here’s an easy way to make straw rockets using just a few materials. This project makes a great addition to...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-activities-kids-button-christmas-tree/feed/ 9 STEM Activity for Kids: Free Printable Gliding Robot https://buggyandbuddy.com/robot-craft-for-kids-free-printable-gliding-robot/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/robot-craft-for-kids-free-printable-gliding-robot/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2015 18:10:48 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=14147 In this robot craft and STEM activity, children will color a free printable robot and turn it into a gliding robot toy. This fun activity combines creativity with scientific thinking. Follow our Free Printables Pinterest board!     We have been having all kinds of robot-themed fun in my kindergarten enrichment class! The kids loved our latest activity-...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/robot-craft-for-kids-free-printable-gliding-robot/feed/ 9 30+ DIY Toys and Resources to Make for Your Classroom https://buggyandbuddy.com/30-diy-toys-and-resources-to-make-for-your-classroom/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/30-diy-toys-and-resources-to-make-for-your-classroom/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2015 03:00:11 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=16268 It’s not always practical to make your own resources for your classroom or home, but these DIY toys are definitely worth your time. From an outdoor water wall to a bookshelf dollhouse, these homemade activities are sure to provide your students and kids with learning opportunities and fun all year long! Follow Buggy and Buddy on Pinterest!...

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