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.

Build a Rocket Ship

Build a Rocket Ship

Through helping you build a rocket ship, kids learn about measuring and construction, and they have the chance to be creative, too.

Decorate Your Light Switch!

Decorate Your Light Switch!

If you have a budding decorator on your hands, or your child has a themed room, this project may be just what you need. Decorate the switchplate in your child's bedroom with this fun and creative project. You'll end up with a unique decoration that's guaranteed to add a little spunk to any room!

Make Pop-Up Puppets

Make Pop-Up Puppets

Everyone enjoys puppet shows, and now your child can host his own! Using plastic cups, dowels, and fabric, you can make a fun puppet that pops up out of its cup when in action and hides out of sight when not in play.

Tell a Story with Character Cubes!

Tell a Story with Character Cubes!

Storytelling is a great way for kindergartners to develop their speaking and writing skills. In this activity, get your child to start sharing by creating Character Cubes! Just roll these dice and start spinning stories!

Homemade Beads: 3 Ways

Homemade Beads: 3 Ways

Stringing beads is a fun way to give boredom the boot. Plus, it helps kids practice a key skill...patterning. You can buy a sack of beads at any craft store. But here are 3 inexpensive ways for kids to make their own beads, from scratch.

Glue Craft: Christmas Ornaments

Glue Craft: Christmas Ornaments

This sparkling glue craft is perfect for the holidays, because it turns white glue into a Christmas ornament that will brighten up any Christmas tree or gift.

Build a Dream Vacation Box

Build a Dream Vacation Box

Kids build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help get them to their dream location someday!

Create a Faux Stained Glass Vase

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!

Lightning Bug Craft

Lightning Bug Craft

This easy lightning bug craft uses a recycled bottle and glow stick to make it glow like magic! Kids get to decorate this bug and learn all about their anatomy while making this craft.

Make Spider Web Art!

Make Spider Web Art!

Explore the fascinating, webby world of spiders by collecting webs from around your house and taking a closer look!

Community Academy Public Charter School Online

Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving District of Columbia students.

Learn More »