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 Family Coat of Arms
A homemade shield with coat of arms is a great way to get your child thinking about what his family is all about, and it makes a fun addition to the costume box as well!
Say Thanks with a Rainbow "Scratch" Card
This art and writing project was inspired by Martin Luther King's legacy. But at any time of year, it's a beautiful way for your child to say thank you to any person who has made a difference in his life.
Make a Rainbow Table Mat for MLK Day
Nearly half a century ago, Dr. Martin Luther King inspired our nation with his dream of young Americans breaking bread together at the "table of brotherhood." Making this inspiring rainbow table mat with your second grader--and help your family celebrate his legacy today.
Tie-Dyed Wrapping Paper
Every year we generate about 4 million tons of wrapping paper and shopping bag waste over the holidays. This activity creates beautiful and useful homemade gift wrapping out of recycled tissue paper to teach your child a new holiday lesson!
Make a Sand Painting
Here's how to make sand pictures that will be simple and long lasting, as well as a lot fun to make! All you need is colored sand and glue to do this fun craft project with your child.
Make a Quill Pen
Quill pens were made from the flight feathers - preferably the largest wing feathers - of large birds. Here's how your child can make his own!
Make Your Own Flag!
By making his own flag, your child can represent his family, his imaginary country, his feelings or his name. The sky's the limit, so hoist your flag high!
Make Sand Dough
This versatile clay-like material hardens if left out and can be used for building sand castles, forts, and even school projects. Plus, the tactile experience helps build important skills while little ones play.
Paint With Coffee!
This activity will give your child hands-on experience with natural dyes like coffee, as well as giving her a tactile experience that will reinforce learning and result in lots of fun along the way!
Indian Corn Pastel Picture
This activity celebrates the beauty of the autumn season as well as the importance of maize in Native American tradition by making a beautiful pastel art piece with corn as its theme.
