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 Homemade Face Paint
Make your own face paint for Halloween or anytime you please. It's fun and a lot easier than you might think.
Impressionist Painting: Create a Pastel Masterpiece
This is great project for those artistically inclined kids who are always looking for something new to try. You'll learn some new art techniques along with a little art history while you're at it!
Make a Letter-Sound Book
Break out the camera and get ready to explore the world of letters and sounds! Snap shots of objects that begin with the letters in your child's name and compile them into a book that will help him practice his phonemic awareness!
Medieval Cathedrals: Stained Glass and the Art of Architecture
Get inspired by the beautiful stained glass windows of Medieval cathedrals and make your own work of art out of materials you can find right in your home. This activity is perfect for a summer day when there's nothing to do, and you'll learn a little history while you're at it!
Wood Block Printing: A Blast From the Past
Take some inspiration from the past and create some wood block prints with your fourth grader. You'll end up with stunning masterpieces and a boost in your art skills and art history knowledge as well!
Make a Straw-Blown Painting!
Tired of painting with just paintbrushes? Here's a spin on an old preschool favorite. Do this exciting project that lets your child use her own breath to create a funky work of art that will add colorful flair to any home!
Create Changing Leaves Scratch Art
Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.
Create A Laurel Wreath Crown
The ancient Greeks associated the laurel wreath crown with victory, and often bestowed it upon the winners of athletic and Olympic competitions. In this activity, award your child a sense of victory and give her a chance to practice math by helping her create this artful headdress.
Craft a Mini Totem Pole
Do this artistic activity to teach your child about the beautiful totem pole carvings of the Pacific Northwest Native American tribes! Use spools and markers to create a mini totem pole detailing important dates in your child's life.
Make Your Own Sketchbook
Young children love to draw, but store bought sketchbooks can be expensive. Get creative and save money by helping your child make her own unique sketchbook to fill with colorful drawings, fanciful pictures, and dazzling doodles.
