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 Friendship Bracelet
The next time your child has a friend over and they are looking for something to do, have them make friendship bracelets together. It couldn't be simpler than tying a knot!
Build a Castle...and Explore First Grade Geometry!
Use reusable, recyclable materials - along with a dose of imagination - to explore architecture and build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.
Make a "Handy" Matzoh Cover
Invite your first grader - and any other kids in your family - to help you make this "hands on" matzoh cover for Passover this year.
Make Spaghetti Art!
This is a great activity for you and your child to do together while actually encouraging her to play with her food! Who knew that spaghetti could teach your child about shapes, lines and patterns? And best of all, there's no sauce required!
Say It With (Edible) Flowers
Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers."
Paint Like Mondrian!
Here's a painting activity that incorporates some art history - the style of the great modernist painter, Mondrian - and gives your child a chance to work with geometric shapes and practice the vertical and horizontal strokes he uses in forming letters. Get ready for some stunning results, too.
Make a Mini Waterfall
Your child will love the creativity involved with this mini-waterfall project. He'll get to work on his planning, problem solving, architectural and science skills, while also getting a chance to play with some water!
Make a Pop-Up Lantern
Candles are a natural centerpiece for a tabletop. Why not add another dimension by covering your candle with this homemade beautiful shade?
Draw Sidewalk Chalk Family Portraits
This activity is perfect for those Spring and Summer days when you and your child want to make the most of the beautiful weather and spend some time outside. She'll learn about her family and get a chance to show off her sidewalk chalk artistic prowess!
A Bread Pudding Breakfast for Mother's Day
Here are two streamlined breakfast ideas so that mom not only gets a delicious breakfast for Mother's Day, but a clean kitchen too!
