20+ easy, budget-friendly DIY crafts and play activities made from recycled cardboard, egg cartons, glass jars, popsicle sticks and pegs, many using your favourite Oskar's Wooden Ark craft supplies and toys.
Wanting to begin exploring the world of paper folding and colourful window stars? We've put together a step-by-step guide to help you get started. Nine beautiful kite and silk paper window designs - from hearts and daisies to Waldorf stars - with easy instructions for families and crafters.
More beautiful kite and silk paper designs to brighten your windows - with free step-by-step PDF instructions for each one. Part 2 covers garden creatures, seasonal favourites, and everyday shapes including bees, ladybirds, snowflakes, bunnies, autumn leaves, and more.
Create your own rainbow-coloured DIY sun catchers in this step-by-step tutorial for children. Using transparent window star paper, they make colourful decorations as they catch the sunlight to bring a beautiful stained glass effect to your play space.
From nature wands to whittling and wild books - explore outdoor craft ideas, hands-on activities and nature-inspired resources for curious kids of all ages.
Great ideas to connect to nature, and great ideas to start conversations for World Environment Day.
Welcome to the Oskar's Wooden Ark Colour Lab! Are you looking for fun and simple science activities to enjoy with your kids? We have two colourful STEM Experiments for you that have all the WOW factor but are simple to set up.
Celebrate autumn with a Waldorf-inspired window transparency, created by Melbourne maker Nina from Sewn by Neens. This simple, seasonal craft uses Japanese silk tissue paper to layer rich, glowing colours, bringing the beauty of nature indoors while supporting fine motor skills and creative play.
Create your own watercolour-painted Easter eggs with this calming, hands-on tutorial using STOCKMAR Watercolour Paints. This mindful activity nurtures imagination, rhythm, and sensory play, as soft, luminous colours are layered to create delicate patterns and joyful Easter details. A beautiful way to slow down, create, and share a meaningful seasonal moment.
Four free printable Easter activities to download and print at home - a word search, bunny maze, bunting and egg template for screen-free, hands-on fun. Perfect for solo play or sharing with siblings and classmates. No screens, just pencils, crayons and paint
