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 Picture Perfect Placemat
This placemat, filled with pictures of all the people mom loves, is sure to make her Mother's Day extra special.
Flower Pop-up Card for Mom
Around this time of year, stores are full of Mother's Day card displays. Sure, they're fun; but there's really nothing like homemade! Here is a creative "flower pop-up" card that looks elaborate, but is really very easy for even a little kid to make.
Make Oatmeal Container Maracas
It's easy to reuse oatmeal containers--they make great maracas, and can turn a boring afternoon into a recycled crafts bonanza.
Make Mother's Day Fudge
She may work hard to fix the family veggies, but it's a rare mom who doesn't appreciate a special chocolate treat on Mother's Day, especially if her child helped make it!
Make an Impressionist Watering Can
This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for flowers and gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.
Give a "Bouquet" That Lasts For Years!
This year on Mother's Day, give Mom a "bouquet" that will last for years: an apron covered in a rainbow-colored bunch of blossoms that is sure to outlast those roses from the market.
Mom's Mandel Bread Recipe
In the interest of all of you out there from a bi-religious family, destined to plead the case for Passover, I offer this: an amazing recipe your kids are sure to gobble up, whether they're Jewish by choice, or not!
Go Green: Turn T-Shirts into Totes
Paper and plastic both produce environmental waste. Instead, choose cotton! Make this stylish tote bag out of a T-shirt, and make a difference for the planet.
Make Your Own Rainstick
Listening is a skill, and this make-your-own-rainstick craft will give your child a lot of practice.
Make Haroset for Passover
Haroset is a great way to remember and celebrate Jewish culture and history, and it also makes a healthy and tasty snack for kids.
