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.

Ice Cube Bead Necklaces

Ice Cube Bead Necklaces

Create ice cube bead necklaces to cool off little fireballs of energy while practicing gross motor skills and sequencing, and discussing states of matter.

Craft a Japanese Fan!

Craft a Japanese Fan!

In Japan, fans are an important symbol used for centuries; they can represent friendship, respect, and good wishes and often show up in art and events. Here's a simple and fun art activity where you can make your own Japanese fan!

Craft a Yarn Flower Mosaic

Craft a Yarn Flower Mosaic

In place of traditional tiles and ceramic pieces, this mosaic-inspired activity uses kid-friendly yarn and glue to help her design her own vibrant, brightly-colored flower.

Make Happy Face Biscuits

Make Happy Face Biscuits

Looking for a fun cooking project? This kitchen activity will engage kids' senses and fine motor skills, and they'll have fun eating their unique creations when they're done!

Make Alphabet Blocks

Make Alphabet Blocks

Create your own set of alphabet blocks: you can make just a few or all 26!

Make Your Own Paper

Make Your Own Paper

With just a few simple materials, you can easily make your own paper. Since this project uses old newspapers, your papermaking is actually paper recycling!

Create a Rainbow of Healthy Food

Create a Rainbow of Healthy Food

Make a Healthy Foods Rainbow! In this activity, your child will color a rainbow, glue on colorful fruits and vegetables, and keep track of which healthy super-foods she eats throughout the week.

How to Dye Easter Eggs

How to Dye Easter Eggs

Make Easter eggs using a traditional textile dyeing method called batik. Your child will use melted candle wax and crepe paper dye to create unique, patterned eggs.

Make a Pom Pom Caterpillar!

Make a Pom Pom Caterpillar!

In this whimsical activity, you and your child can connect a little closer with the beloved Hungry Caterpillar by making your very own pom pom caterpillar!

Craft Egg Cup Flowers

Craft Egg Cup Flowers

Use these pretty egg cup flowers to decorate a spring table. They don't require water, they'll never wilt, and they're perfect for Easter.

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