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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Make a DIY Chalkboard
Brighten up any playroom with this snazzy DIY chalkboard! Invite your child to practice her writing, math, and art skills on this decorative piece that she's sure to enjoy!
Go Camping Without Leaving Home!
Are you aching to go camping but just can't find the time? Here's an easy way to get the complete camping experience! A makeshift tent, s'mores, and a tissue paper campfire are sure to bring a breath of the outdoors right into your home.
