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.

Lace Up A Valentine Tote!

Lace Up A Valentine Tote!

Here's a Valentine craft to collect all those Valentine's Day messages in style.

Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder

Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder

This fun holiday activity will help your first grader collect a list of her Christmas wishes and she'll also get extra reading and writing practice!

Sock Snowman

Sock Snowman

This sock snowman is a great kid project to use that sock that's missing its match. Make it for the holidays for a cute centerpiece or toy that kids will love playing with.

Make an Erupting Volcano!

Make an Erupting Volcano!

The papier-mâché volcano is a science project classic and a blast for kids of any age. Follow these simple instructions for a long-lasting masterpiece that will teach your kids about geology, chemistry, or even history for years to come.

Make Your Own Ball Catch

Make Your Own Ball Catch

This toilet plunger ball catch is entertaining and easy to make!

Make a Glittering String Ball

Make a Glittering String Ball

Your child will love that this project gives her the chance to get messy (under adult supervision, of course) and create some unique home decor that really shines!

Create a Crayon Shape Painting

Create a Crayon Shape Painting

Once your child learns about shapes, he'll want to make them all the time! All it takes are crayons and watercolors, to create an engaging project that's inspired by shapes.

Draw Your Own Cartouche: Personalized Hieroglyphics

Draw Your Own Cartouche: Personalized Hieroglyphics

Has your child ever wondered what her name would look like written in hieroglyphs? Bring history to life by helping her create her own cartouche like the Egyptians did thousands of years ago.

Play Egg Carton Shake!

Play Egg Carton Shake!

Strengthen your child's understanding of numbers while improving her reaction time and critical thinking skills with this fun game using an old, empty egg carton!

Papier-Mâché Puppet Wizardry

Papier-Mâché Puppet Wizardry

Now your child can create his own wizard or witch puppet to send off on imagined adventures. This project blends many types of artistic elements, such as papier-mâché, painting, sewing, and designing.

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