Arts and Crafts Activities

Arts and Crafts activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy arts and crafts activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Browse the activities below or use the selector to find similar activities.

Make a Native American Sandpainting

Make a Native American Sandpainting

Whether you're teaching your children about the Native peoples of the American Southwest or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is the perfect activity for you and your child to enjoy together.

Weave a Valentine Heart Card

Weave a Valentine Heart Card

Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity, you can help your child create a unique, heartfelt card that says a very special "I love you."

Make Felt Travel Checkers

Make Felt Travel Checkers

Using a few simple materials, you and your child can create a checkers game board that will last all the way to your destination and home again!

Make a Pop-Up Lantern

Make a Pop-Up Lantern

Candles are a natural centerpiece for a tabletop. Why not add another dimension by covering your candle with this homemade beautiful shade?

Wax Paper Heart Valentines

Wax Paper Heart Valentines

We love this snappy, fresh Valentine note project for third graders. Try it and see!

Make Quick and Easy Bath Salts

Make Quick and Easy Bath Salts

Use the activity below to help your child create bath salts, as she observes how a solid changes when placed into a liquid. These fragrant bath salts can be enjoyed at home, or packaged as a special gift for a friend!

Make a Windsock

Make a Windsock

Windsocks are used to determine the wind direction and wind speed. Your preschooler can create a simple windsock using a colorful piece of tissue paper, a chenille stem, and yarn.

Create Heart Felt Baskets!

Create Heart Felt Baskets!

Your child can make a lovely basket out of felt to collect her Valentine's Day treats in or give to a friend as a gift.

Make a Fabric Collage

Make a Fabric Collage

Want a fun craft project that gets your kid using his senses? Create a colorful, abstract piece of art using unwanted clothes and recycled cardboard.

Make Your Own Snow Paint

Make Your Own Snow Paint

Wishing for snow? If the weather refuses to cooperate, take charge and make your own snow!

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