Arts and Crafts Activities
Arts and Crafts to engage your child's creativity. From easy arts and crafts to more advanced, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to narrow your search by grade.
Make a Mini Waterfall
Your child will love the creativity involved with this mini-waterfall project. He'll get to work on his planning, problem solving, architectural and science skills, while also getting a chance to play with some water!
Make a Sandcastle You Can Keep!
Here's a great summer craft that will tide you and your child over between those longed-for trips to the beach. With some sand and some cornstarch, your child can bring the beach home and create a sand castle that won't wash away.
Draw Sidewalk Chalk Family Portraits
This activity is perfect for those Spring and Summer days when you and your child want to make the most of the beautiful weather and spend some time outside. She'll learn about her family and get a chance to show off her sidewalk chalk artistic prowess!
Paint Like Mondrian!
Here's a painting activity that incorporates some art history - the style of the great modernist painter, Mondrian - and gives your child a chance to work with geometric shapes and practice the vertical and horizontal strokes he uses in forming letters. Get ready for some stunning results, too.
A Bread Pudding Breakfast for Mother's Day
Here are two streamlined breakfast ideas so that mom not only gets a delicious breakfast for Mother's Day, but a clean kitchen too!
Say It With (Edible) Flowers
Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers."
Give a "Bouquet" That Lasts For Years!
This year on Mother's Day, give Mom a "bouquet" that will last for years: an apron covered in a rainbow-colored bunch of blossoms that is sure to outlast those roses from the market.
Flower Pop-up Card for Mom
Around this time of year, stores are full of Mother's Day card displays. Sure, they're fun; but there's really nothing like homemade! Here is a creative "flower pop-up" card that looks elaborate, but is really very easy for even a little kid to make.
Make "Helping Coupons" for Mom
Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your fourth grader some good writing practice, too. Here's how.
A "Roots and Wings" Card for Mom
Parenting is a balancing act at every age, from toddlerhood through high school and beyond. Here's a special card to honor Mom this year, and to salute the love and work in raising kids.
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