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 Homemade Paper
Sure it's fun to experiment with bubbles or see which objects sink and which float. But why not try a science experiment that creates something cool? This project lets kids explore what happens when water and paper interact, and it produces homemade paper perfect for interesting gift tags or ...
Fudge Cookies Kids Can Make Themselves
To be successful in school, kids need to learn how to follow directions. And it takes practice! This recipe is incredibly easy for even the youngest kids to follow. Plus, it makes a great gift when you're looking to wrap up something sweet.
Cinco de Mayo Maracas
Cinco de Mayo celebrates an important battle in Mexican history. Although the battle took place across the border, the holiday is widely celebrated in America by people of Mexican heritage. Why not take part in the festivities? These maracas make a racket, and they couldn't be easier to make...
Make a Pinata!
Got that party fever? Looking for a crafty distraction for a warm day? Few things are as fun for kids as a piñata, and it's easy-as-pie to make your own!
Make a ME Timeline
Help your child create a "Me Timeline," a unique poster that works on key math and early social studies skills-- putting events in order.
Kid Friendly Batik: No Wax Required!
Batik is a fabric dying technique that's popular all over the world, especially Indonesia. It creates stunning results, but it's usually done with hot wax--not exactly safe for young kids! This flour-and-water method is wax-free and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.
Make a Preschool Yearbook
Kids love to hear about themselves. And reading about themselves is even better! This personal yearbook will help them gather and record all the important moments and facts about their lives, as they make the march towards kindergarten.
Make a Parachute Toy
Looking for an outdoor distraction? Make this parachute toy! You probably have all the supplies you need, without a scramble to the store, and this activity is a blast. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.
Christmas Skip Counting Book
In kindergarten, kids learn how to count by twos. In teacher-lingo, this is called "skip counting." Give your child some practice with even numbers, while creating a cute Christmas keepsake. Plus, get some holiday cards in the bargain!
Make Math Active with a Personal Record Book
In kindergarten, kids start to experiment with measurement for the first time. Eventually, that means learning to use a ruler, but at first, they "measure" with things like spoons, blocks, and paper clips. Make measurement fun by helping your child create his own personal record book.
