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 Tessellation!
Help your middle-schooler develop important mathematical and visual organization skills with this tessellation activity. This is a great activity to do over the summer to keep her mind active!
Create a Sparkling Magic Wand
Whether your child wants to become a wizard, a magician, or a fairy, there's one tool she shouldn't be without--a magic wand! Dazzle everyone with this sparkling prop and let your child's imagination flourish.
Create a Faux Stained Glass Vase
Your second grader is sure to "wow" anyone with this beautiful, handmade work of art as he recreates a stained glass effect with simple craft supplies and builds his fine motor skills with this fun project!
Create Changing Leaves Scratch Art
Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.
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!
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.
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!
Create A Laurel Wreath Crown
The ancient Greeks associated the laurel wreath crown with victory, and often bestowed it upon the winners of athletic and Olympic competitions. In this activity, award your child a sense of victory and give her a chance to practice math by helping her create this artful headdress.
Make Paper Towel Ghosts
Looking for a last-minute Halloween project? Use materials you already have in your kitchen to make these adorable little ghosts.
Weave a Colorful Yarn Mosaic
While most common mosaics use stone or glass, this project for preschoolers relies on the more suitable substances of yarn and non-toxic glue. In this activity, encourage your child to practice her scissor skills and help her weave a beautiful and bright yarn mosaic.
