11 Fairytale-themed Crafts and Activities
Step into a world of magic, dragons, and happily-ever-afters with these 11 fairytale-themed crafts and activities! Perfect for little dreamers who love princesses, mermaids, castles, and pirates, each idea brings a touch of whimsy to playtime.
Dragon’s Lair Sensory Bin by Cultivating Brilliant Minds
Combiningย kinetic sand,ย sparkling gems, andย fierce-but-fun toy dragons, this activity offers more than just entertainmentโit supports developmental growth, fine motor skills, cooperative play, and sensory exploration, all through storytelling and adventure.
Printable Kings and Queens Crowns by The Crafting Chicks
These printable king and queen crown templates are perfect for some fairytale fun. But thatโs just the start; kids will love loading them up with pretty colors and plastic gems.
Wooden Spoon Princess Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
Need some little princess puppets, but donโt have any around? Kids can make their own using wooden spoons and a few other things.
Unicorn Wand Craft by ConservaMom
No fairytale play is complete without a good magic wand, and what could be more magical than a unicorn? Grab this printable to make a cute unicorn topper so the wands are extra-magical.
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Mermaid Toilet Paper Roll Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
Of course, any fairytale lakes or oceans are sure to have a few mermaids. Kids can make their own out of some old toilet paper rolls and this mermaid printable template.
Ice Block Treasure Hunt by Kids Activity Zone
Pirates are another big staple of fairytale play, and these pirates didnโt bury their treasure; they froze it! Kids will love using different techniques to break, melt, or remove the ice so they can get at the treasures frozen inside.
Magical Castle Paper Plate Craft by Crafty Kids Play
Hereโs an amazing little printable that helps make a castle tower for a princess. Kids can attach the princess to a stick so that she can move around her castle home once the craft is done.
DIY Pirate Sensory Bin by The Mindful Toddler
This pirate sensory bin is the perfect gateway into fairytale play for young ones. The different colors and textures give them plenty to explore while they imagine magical adventures.
Mushroom Fairy House Craft by Kids Craft Room
Need some housing for the residents of a fairy village? You canโt go wrong with these printable mushroom houses. Kids can cut them out before coloring for scissors skills practice, too.
Fairy Tale Color by Number Pages by Rock Your Homeschool
If the kids need a break from imagining but still want to keep the fairytale theme going, these printable color by number sheets are the perfect solution. They entertain kids while helping them with number and color recognition.
Three Little Pigs Printable Puppets by Homeschool Preschool
Hereโs another charming fairytale craft inspired by a classic kids’ storyโThe Three Little Pigs! These adorable printable finger puppets are perfect for storytelling fun, letting little ones act out the tale and dream up all kinds of new adventures.
I hope you enjoyed these super fun fairytale-themed crafts and activities! Let me know which one was your favorite in the comments!
