Tons of Unicorn Crafts for Kids of ALL Ages

Tons of Unicorn Crafts for Kids

Here it is. A whole great big list of awesome magical projects and diys for children to make and create. I think that crafting with children is super important for so many reasons, both physically and emotionally. These ideas are perfect to make at home, at school and at club meetings too. From yarn and fabric to paper and glue, there is a fun project here for everyone. What could be more magical than lots of magical DIY ideas for little ones like unicorn crafts for kids?

Unicorn Crafts and Projects for Kids of All Ages

My girls LOVE unicorn crafts and projects because they are bright, colorful and magical all at once. There are so many ways to turn supplies, recycleable and fabric into awesome works of art. These finished projects are great to use for decorations, and gifts.

Sewing Project Ideas

Learning to sew is a such a great accomplishment. Whether it is stitching by hand or using a machine, there is something fabulous about having made something like a pillow by hand. Here are a few fun pillow ideas that include some hand stitching and some simple sewing on the machine too. These are great projects for recycling fabric and leftover trims too. Plus, felt is a great medium for kids to work with. It cuts so easily and doesn’t fray at all. Here are some great unicorn crafts for kids that can also be done with older people.

Sewing Tips for Kids

Use a sharp needle. It is hard to learn when getting the needle to go through the fabric is a challenge.
The eye of the needle should be big. This makes it easier to thread.
The sewing machine projects should start with straight stitches. A square pillow is a great first project.
It is okay to help your child with these projects. The connections that occur during crafting can be priceless.

Sweet Treat Unicorn Crafts for Kids

Whether creating snacks for a party or an after school surprise, these two are both super yummy and fun. The bark is much easier (and faster) to make if you are trying to decide between the two.

Free Printables

These crafty printables make it so simple and fun to create.

Sometimes the printables are just good to color and that is enough. They can also be used to create darling gift tags for spreading kindness. The patterns are fabulous for making bigger projects and even gifts to give to friends and family.

ALL About Unicorns – Facts Kids will LOVE

Magical unicorn creatures can be found throughout stories in literature and in the movies. They are amazing because of the mystical aura that surrounds the legends. Here are some of my favorite “facts” to go with these Crafts for Kids of All Ages!

Ten Unicorn Facts

A unicorn is a mythical creature!
The word unicorn means “one-horn”
Unicorns represent freedom, and power.
A baby unicorn is called a foal, just like a baby horse.
Marco Polo thought unicorns were ugly. WHATTT???
You can get a permit to hunt for unicorns in Michigan. WHATTTT again?
Unicorns love chasing rainbows. Sometimes they eat them.
Unicorns do not have wings. A inged horse is called Pegasus.
The Ancient Greeks were the first ones to write about unicorns. Unicorns are also mentioned in many Asian and European myths.
Unicorn horns are filled with healing powers.

Seven Reasons Kids Should Be Crafting

It matter not whether it is another theme or Unicorn Crafts for kids of all ages, these hold true.

Practice Fine Motor Skills

Many craft projects require the use of fine motor skills to cut, tie knots, paint, color and even apply glue. Crafting provides a great opportunity to work on fine motor skills while creating works of art.

Build Self Esteem

Through the process of creating a craft project, a child works through a series of steps to make a masterpiece. The success of completing steps and having something wonderful to show for it has proven to build self esteem.

Create Community

Many craft projects that are done by kids in classrooms or groups collectively create a larger work of art. For example. When a group of kids create individual pumpkin crafts – once put together they have a patch. This creates community and inclusion.

Build Social Skills

While actively crafting, often times the fears and worries of talking with others subsides and children (of all ages) find themselves to be more social with those around them,

Promotes Individuality

Craft projects should allow children the opportunity to put their own style or mark into their work. There need to be choices available to successfully promote individuality. Some of these choices include picking colors, crayons vs colored pencils, cutting vs tearing paper and outlining.

Encourages Self Expression

Often times children will express their feelings and thoughts through simple drawing and works of art. Encouraging kids to draw in their journals and add their own elements to projects sometimes offers a release of feelings.

How To Involve Kids in DIY Projects

Do It Yourself projects are a great way to get the kids involved in making decorations. This goes for Unicorn Crafts for Kids and all the others too. This gives them the opportunity to participate in what their environment looks and feels like – whether at home, school or camp. When kids have been included in the ideas and the creating, they have a sense of inclusion and importance, It is a way to have them learn that their vote counts.

If you are not aligned with your kid’s ideas for decorations because it’s not your look or style, don’t dismiss them. A good way to empower them to continue to express themselves is to allow them to have a large say in how they decorate their own space (bedroom or homework station). If you want to raise your kids to successfully be able to have a style of their own, it starts by giving them a say when they are little.

Tons of Unicorn Crafts for Kids of ALL Ages