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.

Create a "Words I Know" Book

Create a "Words I Know" Book

You know that fast food sign your daughter can recognize at the drop of a hat? Use those words to your advantage, and create a book your kid can read all by herself!

Make Creepy Crawly Pretzel Snacks

Make Creepy Crawly Pretzel Snacks

How can you tell the difference between a spider and an insect? Teach your kids the answer as they make a tray of yummy creepy crawly snacks.

Craft an Origami Wrapping Paper Ornament

Craft an Origami Wrapping Paper Ornament

This holiday season, put your torn wrapping paper to good use with this charming origami ornament project.

Make a Recycled Candle!

Make a Recycled Candle!

Think there's no use in saving those old candle stubs? Think again! Teach your kids about recycling with this project that transforms candle stubs into a brand new candle.

Make a Decorated Clay Wall Pot

Make a Decorated Clay Wall Pot

Your preschooler will love making this hanging clay pot and will develop her fine motor skills and practice color and shape recognition while she's at it.

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.

Fingerpaint Christmas Cards

Fingerpaint Christmas Cards

These homemade thumbprint cards are as personalized as it gets, and your child will love using his prints to make holiday magic!

Make a Pharaoh's Headdress

Make a Pharaoh's Headdress

Your child will rule his kingdom in style with this regal Pharaoh's head cloth, called a "nemes."

Make Homemade Paper

Make Homemade Paper

Part science experiment, part craft, this activity shows kids how to make homemade paper by exploring what happens when water and toilet paper interact.

Make Your Own Bowling Game

Make Your Own Bowling Game

Do you want to turn basic addition into a fun game for your child? Simply save up some old paper towels for a do-it-yourself bowling game, chock-full of fun!

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