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 Summery, Sandy Seascape!
Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape. She'll learn new art terms and techniques and create a beautiful work of art that will bring the beach into your home.
Impressionist Painting: Create a Pastel Masterpiece
This is great project for those artistically inclined kids who are always looking for something new to try. You'll learn some new art techniques along with a little art history while you're at it!
Make a Letter-Sound Book
Break out the camera and get ready to explore the world of letters and sounds! Snap shots of objects that begin with the letters in your child's name and compile them into a book that will help him practice his phonemic awareness!
Healthy Food Hunt
Send your preschooler on a hunt for some healthy foods as she learns about which foods are good for her and which ones aren't. This is a fun activity that is chock-full of nutritional value!
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!
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!
Craft Ribbon Awards
This project is a fun way to reward your child for, well, just about anything! Use them at parties, birthdays, holidays, or any other occasion. They're bound to be a hit!
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.
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 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.
