craft time

Making art together

Craft time is a designated period for making things by hand, typically in settings with children—schools, camps, daycare centers, summer programs.

The phrase evokes construction paper, glue sticks, and glitter: The kids made friendship bracelets during craft time.

Adults may use it playfully for their own creative projects.

Opposites
structure and direction

craft timefree play

Self-directed recreational time

free time · open play · recess · imaginative play · spontaneous play

activity type

craft timegym time

Period for physical exercise

physical education · outdoor play · recess · playground time · running around

cognitive engagement mode

craft timescreen time

Duration on digital displays

TV time · story time · quiet time · nap time

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G