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 Seuss Sleep Book with Nonsense Creatures!

Make a Seuss Sleep Book with Nonsense Creatures!

Let's get nonsensical! Create your very own Sleep Book filled with menagerie of made-up nonsense creatures and discover how different animals catch some zzz's.

Jewelry from Self-Hardening Clay

Jewelry from Self-Hardening Clay

Jewelry can be expensive and not always unique. With this crafting project you can create earrings and necklaces of your own design!

Make Stenciled Heart Paintings

Make Stenciled Heart Paintings

Create striking pieces of art using handmade heart stencils in this hands-on Valentine's Day art project! Simple, easy-to-follow steps make this activity perfect for younger children.

Make Easy Paper Bowl Hats

Make Easy Paper Bowl Hats

This simple craft is a preschool classic that's great for passing the time on a rainy afternoon, and it won't stress out parents looking for an easy activity to pass the time.

Make a Patterned Heart Print

Make a Patterned Heart Print

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Create Playtime Paper Binoculars

Create Playtime Paper Binoculars

Transform paper towel tubes into something amazing for imaginary playtime! With the help of some tempera paints and a bit of string, your child can make his own binoculars.

Make Your Own Boomerang

Make Your Own Boomerang

Your child will make a boomerang, which is a flat, curved shape that spins when thrown and often returns to the thrower.

Create a Nature Mobile

Create a Nature Mobile

Kids can play the nature scientist and artist in this creative activity. Go on a nature hunt for cool and interesting nature objects and arrange them into a graceful nature mobile.

Assemble a Pretty Fabric Wreath!

Assemble a Pretty Fabric Wreath!

Crafting holiday decorations is an excellent way to bring a festive spirit to your home while also engaging your child in one-on-one time! Try using a variety of old scraps of cloth to create a special wreath to hang up this holiday season.

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!

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