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.

Craft Pinecone People

Craft Pinecone People

Who knew that nature could get so crafty? Show your kid how to collect and morph pinecones into a whole team of personalized pinecone people.

Make a Milk Carton Dreidel

Make a Milk Carton Dreidel

Let the games begin with this fun homemade dreidel craft using recycled materials.

Create a Clothespin Jungle!

Create a Clothespin Jungle!

Do something fun with your clothespins by turning them into jungle animals! These nifty little critters can be used for decoration or to hold bagged pantry staples closed and keep them fresh.

Write Secret Messages

Write Secret Messages

Your child will feel like a secret agent when you teach her this cool art trick. Write her an "invisible" message with white crayon, then watch her amazement as she paints over what looks like a blank piece of paper and sees a picture emerging.

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 Life-Sized Body Stamps

Create Life-Sized Body Stamps

Let's face it: kids love stamps. So why not let kids create their own? In this activity, let your kindergartener create life-sized body stamps using his own little hands and feet.

Make Egg Carton Spiders

Make Egg Carton Spiders

This simple and fun craft will let kids explore their inner bug while also putting to good use all those egg cartons you saved in your recycling bin.

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.

Design a Tied-Up Tutu

Design a Tied-Up Tutu

If your little girl dreams of being a ballerina, this tutu is just the thing. Don't worry if you aren't good with a needle--making this no-sew tutu is as easy as tying your shoe!

Make a Spider Hat!

Make a Spider Hat!

Here's a craft project that uses household items to create a snazzy spider hat for Halloween or for any creepy crawly occasion.

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