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.
Healthy Food Hunt
Send your preschooler on a hunt for some healthy foods as she learns about which foods are good for her and which ones aren't. This is a fun activity that is chock-full of nutritional value!
Create a Faux Stained Glass Vase
Your second grader is sure to "wow" anyone with this beautiful, handmade work of art as he recreates a stained glass effect with simple craft supplies and builds his fine motor skills with this fun project!
Make a Mini Beach-in-a-Box
If you can't make it to the beach this summer, do this fun and easy activity to create a mini beach you can enjoy right in the comfort of your own home. There are no jellyfish, crowds, or sunburns and best of all, you can enjoy it all year long!
Make Paper Towel Ghosts
Looking for a last-minute Halloween project? Use materials you already have in your kitchen to make these adorable little ghosts.
Craft Ribbon Awards
This project is a fun way to reward your child for, well, just about anything! Use them at parties, birthdays, holidays, or any other occasion. They're bound to be a hit!
Weave a Colorful Yarn Mosaic
While most common mosaics use stone or glass, this project for preschoolers relies on the more suitable substances of yarn and non-toxic glue. In this activity, encourage your child to practice her scissor skills and help her weave a beautiful and bright yarn mosaic.
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.
Craft a Chinese New Year Dragon
The Chinese New Year is sure to grab the attention of your child, especially since dragons are a huge part of the celebration! Use this easy project to make your own colorful dragon out of empty toilet paper rolls. It's a beautiful work of art that introduces your child to a different culture!
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.
Kids in the Kitchen: Cinnamon Ice Cream and Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches
Here's a tasty summer holiday treat: oatmeal chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with cinnamon ice cream.
