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.
Plant a Mini Herb Garden
Grow delicious herbs while teaching kids about science and nature -- a truly tasty way to learn!
Make a Garland of Flags!
Expand your child's knowledge of the world while playing with colors and shapes.
Make a Sand Painting
Sand isn't just for the beach anymore. Kids can use sand to create colorful masterpieces that are beautiful and useful.
Tin Can Phone
Even in the era of the cordless and the mobile, there's a lot to be said for the old-fashioned tin-can phone. There's nothing flashy about this model, and you can't send email through the wire - er, string. But it's a fun and dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.
Make Homemade Castanets!
Why buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets quicker than you can say, "ole!" A perfect project for Cinco de Mayo, or any day.
Tin Can Lanterns
Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.
Munchy Milano Messages for Dad's Day
Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader some practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.
Lacy Shamrock Cards
Here's a creative St. Patrick's Day card your child can make, write, and give. Great learning and lots of fun--a "lucky" combination for a lucky holiday!
Make a Magnet Painting
Here is an activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.
Foam Tray Print Blocks
Help your third grader make a beautiful print block art project with recycled materials.
