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Today, I have thirty-onecrafts for five-year-olds!

Gathering enough of those crafts or ideas can get a little tricky.

Art and Craft Ideas for 5 Year Olds

Crafts vary in complexity, of course, but nothing unmanageable and is easily customizable.

As always, the projects are price-friendly and use many common home goods, objects, or tools.

I hope the five-year-old in your life and you enjoy the post as much as I do!

Art and Craft Projects for 5 year olds

We keep many crafts here in our back pockets because my kids still ask to do them post-five.

And now, on to the post!

Paper Ring

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As mentioned, five-year-olds are curious creatures and start noticing everything.

paper ring

If your kid is into jewelry, consider making these paper rings together.

DIY Microphones

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Say goodbye to using hairbrushes as home microphones and make these fun glittery ones!

A toilet paper or paper towel roll does most of the workall that is left to do is decorate.

DIY Microphone

The first two stepsare applying glue and adding the salt since they rely on one another.

Watercolors work best since they move more independently through a liquid.

Toy Binoculars

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These toy binoculars are the perfect addition to any adventurous little one!

painting with salt

Again, TP rolls are the champion here; just add some ofthis glueand decorate.

Regardless of the route the kid takes, thiscute craftturns out just darling.

Opt to make two so their Squishie can have a friend.

toy binoculars

Stick with one color, opt for multi-color, and they get to practice those scissor skills!

Stick with this cute long neck, or choose a favorite dinosaur or dinosaur.

If youre straying, the construction may look a little different!

paper squishies

Dont be afraid to get creative, and check that to share if you do.

This is one of the most funcrafts for boys!

Have a few different Q-Tips available in different color pots to keep the dots clean on the dragonfly.

paper chains

Add apopsicle stick like theseto give them extra security and support within the book.

A simple accordion fold for the cute rainbows glued to the card will do the job.

Also, you might completely customize your play dough stash by color, amount, and even scent.

dinosaur paper craft

The project is delicate, and more so, depending on the paper you choose to use.

Look for specific directions in my post titled DIY Salt Dough.

Apple Paper Plate Lacing Activity

This apple paper plate lacing activity is another great option for hand-eye coordination practices.

coffee filter flowers

Your kiddos might also have fun with thisDIY paper spidercraft!

Stick with one tone of yellow or a few to make the sun even brighter.

Also, to give you a head start, grabthese yellow paper plates.

Q-Tip painted dragonflies

Anything from dinosaurs to letters is possible with planning or YouTube tutorials.

The marshmallows give the experience a whole other feel as they incorporate the paint and other additives.

Using this globe activity can help jump the gap.

handprint bookmarks

Or, just having a fun craft for the day is perfect, too.

Toilet Paper Roll Bracelet

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These bracelets are so fun and caterable to each child.

Some used them as superhero cuffs, while others used them to complement an ensemble.

pop up rainbow card

This is one of the besttoilet paper tube hacksto try!

This unicorn craft is simple but completely adorable to make at a party, sleepover, or group setting.

All the unicorns can play together after they are completed.

DIY play dough

Stick popsicle sticks into each square and freeze.

Once frozen, pull them out and let them create.

Add a ball or favorite toy to the foreground for a cute touch.

apple and pumpkin paper craft

Grabthis pack of paper bagsits a great deal.

Shuffle up the letters before giving them to the child so they can piece it together.

verify they know they need it checked before pulling out the glue.

beaded wind chime

Of course, one of the easiest ways to construct this turtle is to use a paper plate.

Grab a few different sizes of paper plates to make a family of turtles.

Opt for a lighter-colored bag so its easier to paint or color your jellyfish.

salt dough

Dont cut the tentacle before decoration, but after everything has dried.

Its much easier to do it when everything is dry and avoids gunking up the scissors.

Beaded Snakes

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Finally, these cute beaded snakes close up the post for today.

apple paper plate

Pipe cleaner and beads are always a winning combination that produces endless results.

These beadsare the key to these slinky and shiny snakes.

Opt for a singular color or go rainbow with itthey will all be excellent.

jellyfish craft

handprint paper plate sun

paper plate hot air balloon

paper mache

marshmallow squish art

Earth day activity

toilet paper roll bracelet

unicorn paper plate craft

ice painting

ice cream handprint

paper dog puppet

crayon name craft

turtle paper plate craft

paper bag jellyfish

beaded snakes