Little House Crafts & Activities

Grinding Wheat
Grind wheat just as Laura & her family did in The Long Winter.

Churning Butter
Churning butter was something most pioneers had to do. Learn how to make butter yourself!

Little House Fourth of July Picnic
Plan a 4th of July picnic, just like the one Laura had.

Little House Lakeside Picnic
Have a lakeside Picnic just as the Ingalls family did on Lake Pepin.

Torn Calico Pockets
Make pockets for holding pebbles in, just as Laura's dress pocket became.

How to make a Braided Rug
Make a braided rug just like Laura and Mary did in De Smet!

Packing Your Covered Wagon for the Westward Journey
Did you realize you can only pack so much weight in a covered wagon? See how well you can pack yours. Click here to see how much food you need in a covered wagon for each person.

Make Carrie's Button String
Make a button string just as Laura and Mary did in Little House on the Prairie