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 a Weather Wall

Make a Weather Wall

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

Craft a Layers of Love Valentine's Day Gift

Craft a Layers of Love Valentine's Day Gift

This project is the perfect thoughtful--and handmade--gift for your child to create for that special someone; it holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient to discover!

Make a Green Eggs and Ham-Inspired Placemat

Make a Green Eggs and Ham-Inspired Placemat

Before your kindergartner devours her own version of green eggs and ham, she's going to need a one-of-a-kind placemat to match! Here's how to get started.

The Cat Came Back: a Layered Window Scene

The Cat Came Back: a Layered Window Scene

Your child gets the chance to create his own image, like an illustration in a picture book! This art activity is based on the story of a funny song that turned into a cartoon called, "The Cat Came Back."

Make a Valentine's Mobile

Make a Valentine's Mobile

You can use old Valentine's Day cards to make this pretty mobile, which will brighten your child's room long after the roses have wilted and the candies have been eaten.

Circus Craft Idea: Pasta Clown

Circus Craft Idea: Pasta Clown

This goofy pasta clown sculpture will help your child develop his small muscle skills and think creatively while decking it out with a colorful circus outfit.

Make a Milk Carton Bird House

Make a Milk Carton Bird House

From butterflies in the garden to animals at the zoo, kids are drawn to wildlife. Get birds flocking to your backyard with this homemade bird feeder.

Valentine's Day Charms

Valentine's Day Charms

There's nothing like some Valentine's Day charms to give you a dose of luck on this romantic day! These heart charm necklace is a snap to make, and lots of fun to decorate.

Make Watercolor Tie-Dye

Make Watercolor Tie-Dye

This paper alternative to tie-dye is faster, easier, and (slightly) less messy, only requiring paper, white crayons, and a little imagination.

Make a Mexican Tin Art Mirror

Make a Mexican Tin Art Mirror

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

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