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 Paper Clock
What time is it? It's time to make your very own paper clock to help teach your child about telling time. This is a great project to do for back to school in the fall, to introduce your child to the basic concepts of time and some introductory math.
Simple Craft Stick Sled
Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures. Ignite the imagination of your young child with this three dimensional usable art project!
Make Treasure Strings
In every house, there are tiny trinkets scattered around the house that you probably have no idea what to do with. Leftover buttons? Styrofoam pieces? You could throw them out... or you could use them to make some terrific treasure strings!
Make a Personalized Art Apron
Keep stains from happening with this colorful invention! Decorate a sweatshirt and transform it into an art apron to use over clothing during messy projects. It's useful, fun, and the perfect addition to any art project!
Mystery Paint
Who doesn't love magic tricks? Here's an activity that's simple enough for you to make your own magic at home. Paint invisible pictures on a piece of paper that can only be revealed when painted over with watercolors!
Paint Dough
Looking for a funky new way to paint? Try paint dough, a sparkling pasty paint made from just three kitchen ingredients! It's easy, fun, and will add a little enchantment to any art project.
Craft a Paper Bag Bird
If your child gets excited when she spots a bird in your backyard, she'll surely find this activity just as fun! Craft a bird decoration out of a paper bag, paint, and googly eyes. It's a great way to mix fun, creativity, and a little bit of animal science into one.
Play the Build a Monster Game!
Monsters can be scary, but drawing your own makes them fun! Play this game and create your own silly monster! Your child will get her creative juices flowing, and she'll even get to practice her math. It's fun and simple, and the drawings she'll come up with will surely be a riot.
Make a Foil Painting
Here's a way to spruce up a boring art routine: make a foil painting! Your preschooler will have a great time using paints on a foil background to create a stunning, shiny work of art.
Make Colorful Turntable Art
In the age of CDs and MP3s, you probably think that the old record player in your attic is pretty useless. But think again! Did you know you could use an old record player to create beautiful, funky works of art? Use this creative project that lets your child experiment with color and movement!
