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.
Decorate Your Light Switch!
If you have a budding decorator on your hands, or your child has a themed room, this project may be just what you need. Decorate the switchplate in your child's bedroom with this fun and creative project. You'll end up with a unique decoration that's guaranteed to add a little spunk to any room!
Craft a Mini Totem Pole
Do this artistic activity to teach your child about the beautiful totem pole carvings of the Pacific Northwest Native American tribes! Use spools and markers to create a mini totem pole detailing important dates in your child's life.
Create Spectacular Shape Stick Puppets!
Encourage your preschooler to channel her inner playwright and artist by creating these simple shape-stick puppets which can be used to put on plays or act out simple stories with.
Craft a Chinese New Year Dragon
The Chinese New Year is sure to grab the attention of your child, especially since dragons are a huge part of the celebration! Use this easy project to make your own colorful dragon out of empty toilet paper rolls. It's a beautiful work of art that introduces your child to a different culture!
Make Your Own Reading Tour Pointer
Help your first grader practice his sight words by creating a reading pointer and having him take the family on a house-wide reading tour!
Make a Mini Beach-in-a-Box
If you can't make it to the beach this summer, do this fun and easy activity to create a mini beach you can enjoy right in the comfort of your own home. There are no jellyfish, crowds, or sunburns and best of all, you can enjoy it all year long!
Paint with Bubbles!
Want to create some really unusual paintings? With a small container of bubbles and a little paint, your kids can put soap suds to work, and make some beautiful prints to hang on their bedroom walls, too!
Draw Your Life-Sized Self-Portrait
Portraiture has been used for centuries to visually depict people and to show off a significant aspect or attribute of the person being represented. In this life sized self-portrait activity, encourage your child to explore what makes him special, and then portray it through art!
Make a Puppet Box Theater
Set the stage for a series of fun-filled puppet shows with your preschooler by transforming an ordinary cardboard box into a one-of-a-kind, box theater!
Stay Organized with a Rainbow Barrette Holder
If there are barrettes scattered all over your house, do this fun project and keep them organized. Use felt to craft a colorful rainbow barrette holder! Your child will learn to keep track of her barrettes while practicing her colors!
