16+ Fun Family Craft Ideas for Preschoolers

Crafting with preschoolers can be a delightful way to bond and create lasting memories. Here are 21 fun and simple craft ideas that will not only engage your little ones but also celebrate the special love within your family.

1. Cardboard Tube Family

Transform simple cardboard tubes into a charming family with creativity and love.

Gather those empty toilet paper rolls and transform them into adorable family members. My little ones love decorating each tube with markers and fabric scraps to represent everyone in our household.

2. DIY Family Mobile

Create a whimsical family mobile that adds a personal touch to your child's room, blending Scandinavian simplicity with boho charm. — Create a whimsical family mobile that adds a personal touch to your child’s room, blending Scandinavian simplicity with boho charm.

Craft a hanging family mobile with paper cutouts of family members and pets. It’s a charming addition to any child’s room, and my kids love watching it twirl.

3. Handprint Family Tree

Capture the joy of growing together with a handprint family tree—where every leaf is a cherished memory.

Using colorful paints, create a family tree by stamping your preschooler’s handprints as leaves. This is always a hit in my studio, and each child loves seeing their handprints grow into a beautiful tree.

4. Family-Themed Playdough Mats

Nurture creativity with our charming family-themed playdough mats, where simplicity meets imagination.

Create mats with outlines of family members and let preschoolers use playdough to fill in clothes and features. It’s a great way to blend creativity with tactile play.

5. Family Tree Wall Art

Craft your family's story with this elegant and minimalist family tree wall art. 🌿📷 — Craft your family’s story with this elegant and minimalist family tree wall art. 🌿📷

Craft a family tree using scrapbook paper and adhesive. It’s a delightful wall feature that my kids love to update with new family photos.

6. Family-Themed Story Stones

Craft heartfelt tales with these enchanting family-themed story stones, perfect for sparking joy and imagination at bedtime.

Paint small stones with images of family activities or places. We love using these story stones for bedtime tales, sparking imagination and laughter.

7. Painted Rock Family

Meet our charming rock family member, adding a touch of whimsy and warmth to your garden.

Paint rocks to resemble each family member and place them in the garden. Our rock family makes for a unique outdoor display that never fails to charm visitors.

8. Egg Carton Family Faces

Craft your own whimsical family faces with egg cartons and let creativity shine!

Cut egg cartons to make family faces, painting them to match each member. My kids find it hilarious to create exaggerated features and expressions.

9. Family Portrait Plates

Cherish family moments with handcrafted portrait plates that tell your unique story.

Using ceramic paint, let your child draw a family portrait on a plate. These portrait plates make for a beautiful display or a special dinner set.

10. DIY Family Puzzle

Piece together memories: A touch of craft and love in every puzzle piece.

Print a family photo and glue it onto cardboard to create a homemade puzzle. Cutting it into pieces, my family and I enjoy piecing it back together over and over.

11. Family Collage

Crafting Memories: A minimalist space for creating family collages, where every cut and paste tells a story.

Collect old magazines and cut out images to create a family collage. It’s a fun way for us to talk about what each family member loves and enjoys.

12. Family Silhouette Art

Celebrate family with timeless silhouettes - a minimalist craft that captures the essence of your loved ones. — Celebrate family with timeless silhouettes – a minimalist craft that captures the essence of your loved ones.

Trace and cut out each family member’s silhouette to create a striking wall piece. These silhouettes are a classic way to celebrate our unique profiles.

13. Family Portrait Tote Bags

A delightful family portrait on a tote bag – a cherished keepsake and conversation starter!

Let your preschooler paint a family portrait on a tote bag. It’s a perfect keepsake that I often use for grocery shopping, sparking conversations everywhere I go!

14. Family-Themed Wind Chimes

Create lasting memories with these charming family-themed wind chimes, a perfect blend of minimalist design and heartfelt creativity.

Craft wind chimes from recycled materials and decorate with family symbols. The gentle sounds remind us of the fun day crafting together.

15. Family Story Book

Capture your family's adventures in a handcrafted storybook—where memories become art. — Capture your family’s adventures in a handcrafted storybook—where memories become art.

Create a simple story book where each page tells a different family tale. My kids love illustrating their adventures, making this a treasured keepsake.

16. Footprint Pathway

Whimsical Journey: A vibrant footprint pathway leading through cherished family memories.

Create a pathway of painted footprints through the garden or a room. It’s a whimsical way to mark our journey together as a family.