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 Andy Warhol-Inspired Prints

Make Andy Warhol-Inspired Prints

Andy Warhol is an important figure in both American history and world art. Introduce your young child to this pop art legend by helping him create an everyday object print.

Make a Paper Chain Calendar

Make a Paper Chain Calendar

Young kids usually have only a vague sense of time. They probably know that an hour is longer than ten minutes, and a week is shorter than a month, but it's difficult for them to gauge time's passing. Making a paper chain calendar can help.

Make a Sandcastle You Can Keep!

Make a Sandcastle You Can Keep!

Here's a great summer craft that will tide you and your child over between those longed-for trips to the beach. With some sand and some cornstarch, your child can bring the beach home and create a sand castle that won't wash away.

Make Stained Glass Crayons

Make Stained Glass Crayons

Is your child's art box a jumble of crayon stubs and broken bits? Don't throw them out! You can use crayon scraps to make beautiful stained glass window hangings and even more crayons.

Make Brag Sashes to Celebrate an Amazing School Year!

Make Brag Sashes to Celebrate an Amazing School Year!

Looking for a special way to celebrate a special school year? The Girl Scouts have the right idea: Nothing says "I rock" more than a brag sash. These sashes are easy to make and even easier to personalize.

Make a Thank You Frame

Make a Thank You Frame

Looking for a great gift to give your child's teacher? Here's a great way for your child to show off her growing writing skills and create a cute picture frame to show her thanks.

Make Bathtub Paint

Make Bathtub Paint

Great for bath time, or anytime your child is feeling creative, these bright bathtub paints are a fun and low-mess way to spice up art time.

Make a Self Portrait from Nature

Make a Self Portrait from Nature

Kids of all ages enjoy creating self-portraits. Add a fun and unique twist by having your child use nature as her palette!

Get Ready for School: Make a Schultüte!

Get Ready for School: Make a Schultüte!

In Germany, parents make Schultütes for their children on their first day of school. To celebrate your child's first day of kindergarten, why not help him make his very own personalized, treat-filled Schultüte?

Make Spaghetti Art!

Make Spaghetti Art!

This is a great activity for you and your child to do together while actually encouraging her to play with her food! Who knew that spaghetti could teach your child about shapes, lines and patterns? And best of all, there's no sauce required!

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