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 an ALL ABOUT ME! Book

Make an ALL ABOUT ME! Book

Kids love talking about themselves - their likes, their dislikes, and details about everything in between. Spark their interest in writing with a mini-book about their favorite subject - them!

Make Truck Tracks!

Make Truck Tracks!

Using different tools to express oneself through paint is a preschoolerâs dream. Create fun and imaginative works of art by using trucks to paint on paper in this activity.

Make a Necklace With 20-Second Beads!

Make a Necklace With 20-Second Beads!

If your teen looks like she needs a break from homework, or something to work on during the commercials of her favorite show, show her how to make a paper bead--in just 20 seconds!

Kid Friendly Batik: No Wax Required!

Kid Friendly Batik: No Wax Required!

Batik is a fabric dying technique that's popular all over the world, especially Indonesia. It creates stunning results, but it's usually done with hot wax--not exactly safe for young kids! This flour-and-water method is wax-free and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

Construct a Kid Size Cardboard Castle

Construct a Kid Size Cardboard Castle

Help your little fort builder move up in the world with this cardboard castle that's just the right size for a young king and his loyal stuffed subjects. He'll have fun, and work his measuring skills, too.

Add and Subtract with Math Bugs

Add and Subtract with Math Bugs

Make math practice fun by turning those boring numbers into cute bugs! Your child will learn to enjoy math as she uses bugs in her addition and subtraction problems.

Make a Galaxy Mobile

Make a Galaxy Mobile

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

Make a Cyber Bracelet

Make a Cyber Bracelet

Your pre-teen can start a trend with unique cyber jewelry! She'll learn about computer parts and how to handle them as she uses an outdated computer to make a totally in-style bracelet!

Craft a Homemade Kaleidoscope

Craft a Homemade Kaleidoscope

Make a kaleidoscope at home to teach your kids about the color spectrum and introduce them to the science of mirrors.

Create a Collagraph

Create a Collagraph

Kids get creative as they experiment with fabrics and textures to create their very own collagraphs.

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