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 Felt Valentine's Bookmarks

Make Felt Valentine's Bookmarks

Instead of paper cards that end up in the trash, make felt Valentines that double as bookmarks to encourage reading and re-using.

Pet Presents: Make Catnip Mice

Pet Presents: Make Catnip Mice

There's no need to visit expensive pet stores for a new toy for your feline! Simply show your child how to make these catnip mice from the comfort of her very own home.

Make Cinderella's Magic Coach

Make Cinderella's Magic Coach

With a wave of her magic wand, the Fairy Godmother turned a plain old pumpkin into a beautiful, magical coach. Jump into the story of Cinderella by making a pumpkin coach of your own.

Build Marshmallow ABCs

Build Marshmallow ABCs

Here's a surefire way to get your kids practicing their ABCs. Create an edible alphabet out of marshmallows and toothpicks.

Create a Garden Art Box

Create a Garden Art Box

Drawing outside and getting inspiration from nature is fun to do, especially in warm, summer weather. In this activity, allow your first grader to draw almost anywhere by letting him create his own garden art box.

Coffee Filter Snowflakes

Coffee Filter Snowflakes

Coffee filter snowflakes are an easy winter craft and a good way to involve children of all ages in holiday decorating.

Make an "Eco" Snowman

Make an "Eco" Snowman

Junk or treasure? In this activity, teach your child how he can transform recyclables into a festive, handmade snowman!

Practice Easy Embroidery

Practice Easy Embroidery

Is your child itching to try her hand at sewing? This made-for-kids project uses thick yarn, dull needles, and burlap fabric with wide holes ... so it's perfect for little fingers!

Make a Holiday Fabric Transfer

Make a Holiday Fabric Transfer

Create fun holiday-themed designs on fabric using fabric crayons and an old iron. Decorate a stocking, make a fabric ornament, or even design a holly-bedecked fabric Christmas wreath!

Make an "I'm Not Bored" Book

Make an "I'm Not Bored" Book

With summer just around the corner, the need for boredom-proof activities is especially important. Here's a project for children of all ages, to help keep that boredom at bay!

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