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 this Bookmark!

Make this Bookmark!

Gather your child's old artwork together into a bookmark, a perfect gift to retain these memories long after kindergarten is over.

Weave a Twig Trivet

Weave a Twig Trivet

Have fun gathering fallen twigs in the yard or at school, then weave them into an attractive trivet for hot pots and pans.

Countdown to Christmas Calendar

Countdown to Christmas Calendar

Begin counting backwards and give your child something to look forward to each day of the holiday season.

Turn an Old Book into a Memory Box

Turn an Old Book into a Memory Box

Just like movie paintings that move to reveal secret safes, you can make a book that opens to reveal a secret compartment perfect for hiding special things.

Make Sponge Art Wrapping Paper

Make Sponge Art Wrapping Paper

Not only does this art project result in beautiful, one-of-a-kind wrapping paper, it also gives kids the chance to let loose and get messy!

Create Crystal Ornaments

Create Crystal Ornaments

This activity combines art and science. Kids learn about how molecules join together and make a pretty decoration to hang around the house.

Kick and Tumble with Kid-Size Blocks!

Kick and Tumble with Kid-Size Blocks!

Here's a great activity for rainy or sunny days! There's no need to visit toy stores to buy expensive building blocks. Your child can make his own giant, yet soft building blocks out of paper bags and newspaper.

Make Colorful Turntable 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!

Make Peek-a-Boo Books

Make Peek-a-Boo Books

Does your preschooler love to play hide-and-seek? Is he always trying to name things he doesn't know the words for? Then this is the activity for you! Build a peek-a-boo book and give your child a fun vocabulary and reading boost, on the fly!

Craft a Stuffed Letter "B" Bear

Craft a Stuffed Letter "B" Bear

It's a fact: kids love bears. Capitalize on your preschooler's love of these cuddly creatures by making a stuffed bear that will introduce him to the letter "B".

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