Airplanes 1
Catapult paper airplane.
Tips: Reinforce the rubber band hole
with tape before punching, and be sure
to use a really stretchy rubber band (to
avoid tearing the paper).
http://www.minieco.co.uk/catapultpaper-airplane/
Printable paper airplanes from the
Disney movie “Planes” (scroll down to
pages 5-16).
http://www.wdistudio.com/PLANES/PL
ANES_paperplanes.pdf
Strawplane.
http://www.allfortheboys.com/home/2
011/8/25/move-over-paperairplanes.html
Classic paper airplane
http://creativewithkids.com/how-tomake-the-best-paper-airplane/
Recycled styro-planes (from take-out
food containers).
http://www.piikeastreet.com/2012/09/
take-out-container-airplanes/
Circle or Ring Plane
http://www.shelterpub.com/_propeller
/space.html
Airplanes 2
Black stealth style plane as in the movie
“The Incredibles”
http://spoonful.com/crafts/incrediblespaper-airplane
Simple plane from bright paper
http://www.doodlecraft.blogspot.ca/20
12/08/astrobrights-paperairplanes.html
All of the paper airplanes at
Instructables.com
http://www.instructables.com/tag/type
-id/?sort=none&q=paper+airplanes
When pigs fly!
http://www.education.com/files/23200
1_232100/232068/when-pigs-fly.pdf
Giant flyers from lightweight poster
board (Dollar Tree)
http://www.smallfryblog.com/2013/09/
04/giant-airplanes/
CirPerfect Paper Airplane?
http://airpigz.com/blog/2008/12/23/pe
rfect-paper-airplane.html
Airplanes 3
USA paper airplane
http://spoonful.com/printables/usapaper-airplane
Mickey and Friends paper air planes
http://static.spoonful.com/sites/default
/files/mickey-paper-air-planes_v4.pdf
Flying Squirrel glider
http://static.spoonful.com/sites/default
/files/0407c_squirrelglider_1.pdf
3 different pre-printed color combos
http://spoonful.com/sites/default/files/
0403_paperflier.pdf
Red Rocket printable
http://static.spoonful.com/sites/default
/files/0407c_redrocket_1.pdf
Clothespin Airplane Toy
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/
kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/11/howto-make-a-clothespin-airplane-toy/
Airplanes 4 / Kites
Simple kite with straws and paper
https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/
downloads/hands-on/scrapkins-flyingkite.pdf
For young hands
Waldorf wind wand
http://www.aneverydaystory.com/2012
/05/24/waldorf-wind-wand-tutorialribbon/
When pigs fly! Printable plane.
http://www.education.com/worksheet/
article/when-pigs-fly/
Kinkos bag sled kite
http://www.gombergkites.com/nkm/pl
an4.html
Koi Kites
http://www.thetoymaker.com/Aroundt
heWorld/Japan/TMKoiKites.html
Clothespin Airplane Toy
http://www.happinessishomemade.net
/2013/04/10/kids-craft-diy-paper-kite/
Flags
Beaded flag tie slide
http://www.overthebigmoon.com/americanflag-neckerchief-slide-cub-scouts/ and key ring
http://craftsforkidlets.com/pony-beadamerican-flag-keychain-craft/
Great flag ideas….Paint the Cubmaster’s
lawn?
http://www.creatingreallyawesomefree
things.com/unique-flag-crafts/
And 12 more
http://crystalandcomp.com/2013/06/su
mmer-activities-for-kids-12-flag-crafts/
Patriotic handprint
http://binspiredmama.com/2012/05/kids-craftpatriotic-hand-print/
Door hangers
http://www.orientaltrading.com/woode
n-craft-stick-flag-craft-kit-a248_1441.fltr?prodCatId=90000&tabId=
2
Popsicle stick flag craft
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2013/05/25
/popsicle-stick-flag-craft/
Birds
Standing paper Bluebird of Happiness
http://www.thetoymaker.com/Toypages
/73Birds/BluebirdsofHappiness.pdf
Flapping pencil bird
http://www.activitybucket.com/creativ
e-crafts/flying-bird
Rainbow bird garland or package
decoration
http://www.thetoymaker.com/Toypages
/73Birds/RainbowBirds.pdf
Flapping bird
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/
kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/03/howto-make-a-flying-bird-decoration/
Awesome egg carton owl.
http://artandsoulpreschool.blogspot.co
m/search/label/Bird%20Project
Eco friendly bird ideas
http://www.topinspired.com/top-10eco-friendly-diy-bird-feeders/
Feed the Birds
Simple bird feeder
http://www.plumadorable.com/diybird-feeders/
Cookie shaped bird treats
http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/47unexpected-things-to-do-with-cookiecutters?sub=1905587_734745
Nesting bags
http://www.greenkidcrafts.com/nowreally-birds-bird-bags/
Cheerios and pipe cleaner bird treats
Easy winter feeder
Another simple bird feeder
http://spoonful.com/crafts/backyardbird-feeder
http://www.confessionsofanoverworkedmom.com/2014/01/simple-birdfeeder-make.html
http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/eas
y-emergency-mothers-day-crafts-forkids?sub=2186760_1128697
Spinning things
Rainbow spinners on a string
http://www.minieco.co.uk/rainbowspinners/
Patriotic Paper Copter
http://craftingwithclass.blogspot.com/2
010/07/firecraker-designs-by-pamelagdt.html
Flying (spinning) fish. Super fast fun.
http://www.minieco.co.uk/super-quickpaper-toy-flying-fish/
And
http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/craf
ts/paper-crafts/paper-helicopters2.htm
Tornado copter
http://www.instructables.com/id/HowTo-Make-The-Tornado-Paper-Airplane/
Tornado copter
http://www.sunhatsandwellieboots.co
m/2012/05/diy-ribbon-wands-great-forexploring.html
Flying Paper Disc (look at the picture on
the last page of the instructions first. It
really is easier than it seems when you
read the instructions.)
http://cp.cij.com/en/contents/2023/flying-disclens/
Things to launch 1
Paper-Straw rocket
http://www.allfortheboys.com/home/2
013/5/6/space-week-part-2-paperstraw-rocket.html
Straw Rocket printable (color and
launch!)
http://picklebums.com/2012/07/05/pri
ntable-paper-rockets/
Balloon Straw rocket Race
http://www.thejoysofboys.com/2013/1
0/15/balloonrockets/#_a5y_p=1040865
Vertical balloon rocket race
http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com
/2010/07/balloon-rocket-race.html
Mini bow and arrow
http://www.instructables.com/id/Howto-Make-a-Mini-Bow-and-Arrows/
Soda bottle launched straw rocket
http://childcentralstation.com/2011/09
/its-not-rocket-science-or-is-it-simplestraw-bottle-rockets.html
Things to launch 2
Rocket car race
http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/a
ltertherocket.html
Rocket and soda bottle stomp launcher
http://spoonful.com/crafts/how-buildbottle-rocket
Rocket powered Turkey race
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/
2013/11/turkey-balloon-rockets.html
Simple catapult with popsicle sticks,
rubber bands and soda bottle cap.
http://littlepaperdog.blogspot.com/201
2/11/popsicle-stick-airplanecatapult.html
Butterfly flyer
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/
kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/01/howto-make-a-flying-butterfly-toy-arts-andcrafts-project-for-kids/
Poke holes in the center of this spinner
pattern and use it with the butterfly
launcher (pictured above).
http://static.howstuffworks.com/pdf/pa
per-craft-flying-disc-pattern.pdf
Things to launch 3
Jumping rocket cups
http://spoonful.com/crafts/jumpingcups
Balloon power (in an unexpected way)!
http://www.cometogetherkids.com/20
11/09/mini-marshmallow-shooters-orpom-pom.html
Balloon rocket
http://www.clubhousejr.com/en/crafts/
make-your-own-rocket.aspx
Paper straw rockets
http://curiouskangaroos.blogspot.com/
2011/07/paper-rocket.html
Styro plane
http://amysfreeideas.com/English/Styro
foam_airplane_craft.html
Balloon racers.
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys/
balloonrocket.html
Things to launch 4
Tissue box catapult
http://premeditatedleftovers.com/natu
rally-frugal-living/ideas-for-reusingtissue-boxes/
Crossbow.
Sure its cool. But is it a good idea?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVZ
OimB5Dx0
Foam rockets
http://lollyjane.com/foam-firecrackerslingshot-toy/
Balloon car
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/a/b
alloon-rocket-car-project/
There is just no end of ways to fling
things!
http://www.stormthecastle.com/catapu
lt/teeny-tiny-catapult/make-the-teenytiny-catapult4.htm
Easy catapult
http://spoonful.com/crafts/colorfulcatapult
Targets and Games 1
Flying School
http://sewingmamaraeanna.blogspot.c
om.au/2013/07/paper-airplaneparty.html
Rocket race made from balloons and
milk cartons.
http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/craf
ts/seasonal/summer/aviation-activitiesfor-kids3.htm
Another flight school variation
http://kelseagale.wordpress.com/2013/
09/17/airplane-birthday-success/
Rocket race to the moon toy.
http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/10
/rocket-climbing-toy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_m
edium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+ty
pepad/iTVx+(The+Crafty+Crow)
Hoop targets.
http://www.ptskjohnson.blogspot.com/
2012/03/flight-schoolwith-paperairplanes-and.html
Butcher paper landing strip
(no website, but the picture says it all!)
Targets and Games 2
Snowman topple
Space Derby ideas
http://alpinedistrictcubs.blogspot.com/
search/label/Derbies%20-%20Space
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/
2013/12/snowman-slam-game-forkids.html
Rocket race made from balloons and
milk cartons.
http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/craf
ts/seasonal/summer/aviation-activitiesfor-kids3.htm
Hoop targets.
http://www.ptskjohnson.blogspot.com/
2012/03/flight-schoolwith-paperairplanes-and.html
Soap box dragsters!
http://spoonful.com/crafts/soap-boxdragsters
Angry Birds pig target
http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/
2012/02/whatever-wednesday-angrybirds-cans.html
Bubbles 1
Use your hands to blow bubbles
http://sewingmamaraeanna.blogspot.c
om.au/2013/07/paper-airplaneparty.html
Tape plastic drinking straws together for
loads of little bubbles.
DIY bubble wands
http://elliemoon.typepad.com/blog/20
12/07/homemade-bubble-wands.html
Vinegar and baking soda- exploding bag
http://homeschooljournalbergblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/summ
er-fun-43-fizzy-explosion-bags.html
Bubble recipe
http://learncreatelove.com/?p=4971
Quick and easy bubble wands and
another bubble recipe
http://www.momadvice.com/post/worl
ds-greatest-homemade-bubbles-recip
Bubbles 2
Beaded bubble wands
http://justineclark.blogspot.com/2010/
05/wire-wrapped-bubble-wands.html
Koi Kites
http://de-tout-et-de-riencaroline.blogspot.com/2012/06/recycle
r-en-soufflant-des-bulles.html
Soda bottle bubble blower
http://www.projectsforpreschoolers.co
m/water-bottle-bubble-fun/
Cub in a bubble? How cool would that
be?
http://www.ucreatewithkids.com/2011
/06/tutorial-human-bubbleandmore.html
Loads of bubble ideas
http://www.blogmemom.com/homema
de-bubbles-recipes-and-play-ideas/
Treats! 1
Sweet little planes
http://sewingmamaraeanna.blogspot.c
om.au/2013/07/paper-airplaneparty.html
In flight snack. Also form
http://sewingmamaraeanna.blogspot.c
om.au/2013/07/paper-airplaneparty.html
Cupcake topper
(Hot-glued paper airplanes to small
skewers).
http://myhouseofgiggles.blogspot.com/
2011/09/paper-airplane-babyshower.html
Patriotic strawberries
Propeller Pops
http://kelseagale.wordpress.com/2013/
09/17/airplane-birthday-success/
http://candy.about.com/od/july4thcand
ies/r/Red-White-And-BlueStrawberries.htm
Ghost treat sacks (from coffee filters)
http://redandblondetangles.blogspot.c
om/
Treats! 2
Sweet little planes
A couple of healthier options for an
airplane snack.
Hurrah for the Red, White, and Blue
(Kebob).
Fruit, whipped cream and chocolate
chips make a high flying jet snack!
Ghost treat sacks (from coffee filters)
http://redandblondetangles.blogspot.c
om/
Display Art 1
Stained glass-look butterfly
http://www.minieco.co.uk/butterflysun-catchers/
Alien spacecraft
http://www.ikatbag.com/2010/06/alien
s.html
Clouds and airplane in a jar
http://www.decortoadore.net/2013/08
/creating-miniature-paper-airplanesand.html
Chenille stem aliens
http://www.craftjr.com/easy-alien-pipecleaner-crafts/
Paper plate spaceship
http://www.alittledelightful.com/2012/
06/craft-paper-plate-space-ships.html
Paper airplane garland
Decorate your Blue and Gold Dinner?
http://www.michelemademe.com/201
1/02/paper-airplane-garland.html
Display Art 2– This page is Lion and Tiger friendly!
Space ship
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/01/p
aper-plate-flying-saucer.html
Handprint chick
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com
/2012/01/easter-chick-hand-printcraft.html
Hand print butterfly
http://squishideasforpreschool.blogspo
t.com/2012/03/april-insectsbutterfly.html
Clothespin egg to open and close
Cup cake liner birds
http://domesticgoddesque.com/2011/0
8/cupcake-cases-creatures/
http://www.thecrafttrain.com/1/post/2
013/05/egg-carton-mini-copters.html
https://www.flickr.com/photos/molasec
ompanhia/2199522132/in/photostrea
m/
Display Art 3
Cardboard tube rockets- a great July 4th
decoration
http://www.parentmap.com/article/ten
-great-fourth-of-july-crafts-for-kids
Centerpiece for Pack Meeting or Blue &
Gold Dinner
http://lovelizziequilts.blogspot.com/20
10/08/non-floral-centerpieces.html
Space shuttle paper model (for the
older Cub Scout)
http://www.tammyyee.com/cshuttle1.html
Ghostly windsock. This website is in
Dutch., but the picture tells the story.
http://www.jeknutseleikwijt.nl/hallowe
en%20knutsel%20spookje.html
Recycled wind sock
http://choices4children.blogspot.com/2
013/04/plastic-bottle-windsocks.html
Football windsock
http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/h
ow-to-make-a-recycled-can-footballwindsock/2011/10/09/?referrer=LuxeFi
nds.com
Buzzing Bee
You’ll need:
•
scissors
•
index card (or other stiff paper)
•
jumbo craft stick
•
sticky-back foam
•
wide rubber band
•
yarn or twine (about a yard)
•
markers
•
googly eyes (optional, but irresistible)
1. Start by cutting the index card into a square a couple inches shorter than the craft
stick.
2. Decorate the card like a bee.
3. When decorated, flip it over so it’s face-down on the table. Cut a long, thin strip of
sticky foam and use it like tape to attach the card to the stick. (The foam is also a
spacer and tha is why you don’t just use tape to attach the card to the stick.)
4. Cut four squares of the craft foam, sized so they fit over the end of the craft stick. Tape
two squares onto both ends of the craft stick.
5. Tie the yarn onto one side of the craft stick.
6. Stretch the rubber band over the craft stick, making sure it’s not twisted. We tested
several, and discovered that the rubber band needs to be really tight around the stick.
It’s also important that the rubber band is wider than it is thick.
7. Swing the device overhead in a circle rapidly to create the buzzing noise.
You can actually fly this kite so high in the sky that you can’t see it any longer (100 feet, easily). But if you
give the kids 6 feet of string they can run with it and it flies when there is no breeze.
Directions:
1. Fold a sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" paper in half to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".
2. Fold again along the diagonal line A in Fig.2. This diagonal line can be determined by making a
mark at the top 1/2 inch from the fold and a mark at the bottom 3 in. from the fold and drawing a
line between these marks.
3. Fold back one side forming kite shape in Fig.3 and place tape firmly along fold line AB.(No stick
is needed here because the fold stiffens the paper and acts like a spine.)
4. Place bar-b-que stick from point C to D and tape it down firmly.
5. Cut off 6 to 10 feet of plastic ribbon and tape it to the bottom of the kite at B.
6. Flip kite over onto its back and fold the front flap back and forth until it stands straight
up.(Otherwise it acts like a rudder and the kite spins around in circles.)
7. Punch a hole in the flap at E, about 1/3 down from the top point A. This hole can be reinforced
with an additional piece of tape.
8. Tie one end of the string to the hole and wind the other end onto the cardboard string winder.
Material list:
• 8 1/2" x 11" multipurpose printing paper.
• 8" bamboo bar-b-que shishkabab stick or plastic drinking
• 5 foot piece of florescent surveyor's flagging
plastic tape. Available at any hardware store; or a
plastic bag cut
in a 1" wide spiral all around will also
make a great tail.
• Tape- clear (maksing will work in a pinch)
• 6 to 10 feet of kite string (you can get a ball of light weight crochet string such as Knit-Cro-Sheen at craft or
thrift stores)
• 1"x 3" cardboard (to wind the string)
• Scissors.
• Hole punch. (optional)