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Kids
can make amazing things!
Projects and Activities for Children:
Few things are better than hearing a child, beaming with excitement, say
"Look what I made!" Here at KidsCanMakeIt.com, we are dedicated
to skill building for children (with guidance from adults: parents, educators, youth group leaders, etc.).
We provide ideas, inspiration, and help for projects and activities that kids can be proud of.
Children of all ages benefit from this excitement. While most of the tasks in the activities may be accomplished by a child alone, adult help and guidance is required for others. For example, a group of 5 year olds assembled pre-cut doll cribs with great success. Encourage the child to complete as much of the activity as time, age, and skill allow.
Please visit our site often, as we are always publishing new and exciting projects and activities. In addition to the projects and activities featured in our site, visit our TV Free Activity of the week.
The sections of our site (woodworking, science & nature, cooking, arts & crafts, and sewing) are all outlets for creativity that use different mediums. These areas foster important life skills. The creativity these activities unleash have untold benefit to a child's education and understanding of the world as they grow to understand the various materials that surround them (texture, strengths, dimensions, uses, etc.).
We also encourage everyone to actively interact with our site. Participate in the Discussion Forum, or send us a note. You can also send us a picture of your child with a caption and we will post it in the Photo Gallery.
Enjoy the time with your child!
Woodworking
You don't have to be a master craftsman to woodwork with your child. You
and your child can learn basic woodworking skills together. You can help your
child unleash his or her creativity while developing fine hand, eye, and motor
skills. At the same time, you both will acquire a rewarding, lifelong
hobby and skills.
Kids Can Make It offers:
Woodworking: Plans - Free plans for woodworking projects that are excellent
for children.
Woodworking: Books - Books that will get you
and your child working together.
Woodworking: All Products - Woodworking hand tools, books, supplies, and kits.
Woodworking tools include Japanese style pull saws, saw guides, braces and bits
(both new and refurbished when available), Japanese style keyhole saws,
etc. These are real woodworking tools as opposed to toys often sold for
children. These tools are especially selected by Kids
Can Make It for ease of use by children.
Woodworking: Boring Products - Hand
drills, Braces, drill bits etc.
Woodworking - Clamps & Vices - Clamps and
Vices
Woodworking - Shaping & Smoothing -
Files, Planes, Chisels, etc.
Woodworking - Measuring - Tape Measures,
Rules, Compasses, Levels, Squares, etc.
Woodworking - Refurbished Products -
Pre-used products, restored
Woodworking Tips and Techniques - Guidance on helping your child plan their
project and succeed.
Science
& Nature
Children are natural born scientists with their curiosity and interest in
the world around them. Learning scientific explanations for natural
phenomena makes life more interesting. Kids Can Make It researches science
activities that demonstrate basic science concepts and describes them in clear
and accurate terms.
Kids Can Make It offers:
Science
& Nature: Projects - Free fun Science & Nature projects that will also
give your child with a sense of accomplishment.
Science
& Nature: Products - Science & Nature books, tools, supplies, and kits. All
products are selected for ease of use for children.
Cooking
You and your kids can have fun together, planning, measuring, mixing,
cooking, and enjoying each other’s company, along with the delicious fruits of
your efforts. As an added benefit, your child will appreciate a wider variety of
food when they participate in its creation. All people benefit from
understanding cooking principles and getting the most out of food in terms of
taste and nutrition.
Kids Can Make It offers:
Cooking: Recipes
- Free recipes that are excellent
for children.
Cooking: Products - Cooking books, equipment, supplies, and kits. All
products are selected for ease of use for children.
Arts
& Crafts
Schools now emphasize art as an outlet to creativity that enhances other
forms of intelligence. Besides, art is fun. Children love to create
and present loved ones with home-made gifts in the true spirit of
gift-giving.
Kids Can Make It offers:
Arts
& Crafts: Projects - Free arts & crafts projects that are excellent
for children.
Arts & Crafts: Products - Arts & Crafts books, equipment, supplies, and kits. All
products are selected for ease of use for children.
Arts & Crafts: Candle Making - Candle
Making supplies. Featuring wax sheets for candle rolling.
Sewing
Sometimes the fastest way or only way to get something is to make
it. This is often true of sewing. From Halloween costumes to useful
accessories sewing can open new horizons. Fabric is yet another medium for
creative expression.
Kids Can Make It offers:
Sewing:
Projects - Free sewing projects that are excellent for children.
Sewing: Products - Sewing books, equipment, supplies, and kits. All
products are selected for ease of use for children.