In this article, we will discuss 5 free websites to get DIY ideas for kids. You can find some really creative ideas for kids belonging to different age groups. For those of us who do not know what DIY is, it actually translates into Do It Yourself. There are websites available on the internet that list some really cool ideas for kids of different age groups that can be tried at home. These ideas essentially involve the use of waste material easily available at home and conjure up new useful stuff.
How is it different from any art & craft website? Well, one difference and the most important one is that there are no instructions made available. You just see a good idea and-well, you have to Do It Yourself (DIY).
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Now, shall we start talking about the websites and see how they help in getting DIY ideas for kids.
DIY.org:
The first website to get DIY ideas for kids is DIY.org– Yes, the website is itself named DIY. This is the most original and authentic source to get some really cool DIY ideas for your kids. You can join the fun by signing up for a free account as a Kid, Parent, or Educator & then go through some really cool challenges. There are different patches that you can win; you are required to fulfill challenges in order to earn these patches. For every patch, you need to complete at least 3 challenges. These challenges are for kids of different age group, which is mentioned on top of the challenge. You will find all these challenges and patches on the Skill tab.
Once you create your own account, you get your own digital avatar & then begin to keep a tab on your activities. You can make a To-Do list of your challenges, see the ones that you have finished, follow creators, and most importantly, upload your own DIY ideas.
Kiwi Crate:
Kiwi Crate is the second website to get DIY ideas for kids. The website provides ideas for kids belonging to the age group of 4-8 years. Also, these ideas belong to different themes like holiday, activities and games, toys, and more. These themes are available on the left-hand side of your screen. Once you have chosen a theme, you will find all the ideas in front of your screen; you can watch these ideas, share them on Facebook, Pinterest, or mail them to your friends, and also save them in your free account.
If you choose to create an account, you can create a list of your saved projects & completed projects. However, an account is not necessary for the purpose of getting some free DIY ideas.
Built by Kids:
The third website to get DIY ideas is Built by kids. This is another good website for kids to get some really cool DIY ideas that will keep them hooked. There are no sign-ups involved so, you can go straight to the exploring part. There are a lot of cool ideas available on the home page itself, and you can begin with any one of your choice. Also, there are no themes or genres under which these ideas are segregated.
Once you hit on a particular idea, you will be able to see a small introductory video related to it, and also read a small description of it. After that, you can start working on it on your own. Lastly, you can comment on & share the ideas on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. or share them through your email. Check it out from above.
Craftbits.com:
The next website in the list to get DIY ideas is Craftbits.com. This is a very vast website with a lot of art & craft ideas relating to different genres & themes. There is a separate list of DIY ideas, and the link for it has been given above. This list, although limited, contains quite a lot of cool ideas that your kids can try out. From Ring Toss game to Christmas celebration ideas, you will find some exciting stuff to engage your 4-8 years old kids with, without signing up for an account. Just hit the idea that you wanna try out and read the description; there are no videos available.
Once you are through it, well-get your material and start with the project. Meanwhile, like on every other website, you can share these ideas on social networking platforms.
Woohome:
The final website to get DIY ideas is Woohome. On this website, you will find a list of “25 playful DIY backyard projects to surprise your kids”. As the title of the website itself shows, all these ideas relate to some outdoor backyard entertainment that you can keep your kids involved in. There are ideas like building a garage for their toy cars, or to make a multi-purpose swing, or make a small tree house. Some of these ideas are really fancy, expensive & for kids in the age group 9-12, while there are some easy ones for your 5 years old as well.
Also, since this website only combines together a useful list of DIY ideas, you will have to head to the source page to learn more about them. The source page of every idea is given below the image of that particular idea. So, hit that link and know whatever there is to know, and then start working.
Conclusion:
So, combined together, all these websites will provide you and your kids with enough DIY ideas to keep both of you busy for a long time. Check them out one by one and let us know your thoughts about them.
