Getting kids to enjoy learning is SO important! Without an element of fun, play or experimentation, children can quickly grow bored of learning certain concepts from phonics to counting and everything in between. But many enjoy projects and crafts that teach these concepts in unique, creative and most important organic ways. So whether you have a toddler you're introducing the alphabet to for the first time or a pre-teen who needs some help understanding earth science, at-home crafts can be an excellent tool.
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I, for one, love doing crafts so using DIY projects and simple crafts to teach my children from a very young age came naturally to me. But even if you're not the crafty type, many crafts geared toward children are very simple and straightforward. Plus, these days you can find a tutorial for just about anything you want to try online.
We've rounded up 40 of our favorite educational crafts for kids of various ages–complete with links to thorough instructions–that you can use to help you teach your kids lots of things on topics including reading, writing, math, science, geography and even music. Many are so simple you probably already have everything you need to complete them. Click through our gallery to see all 40 crafts.