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.

Create a Clothespin Jungle!

Create a Clothespin Jungle!

Do something fun with your clothespins by turning them into jungle animals! These nifty little critters can be used for decoration or to hold bagged pantry staples closed and keep them fresh.

Make a Marble Obstacle Course

Make a Marble Obstacle Course

Teach your preschooler simple science like gravity and balance without losing your marbles. Well . . . there's a chance you might lose a few!

Hand-Cast Paper Holiday Ornaments

Hand-Cast Paper Holiday Ornaments

Beautiful hand-cast paper ornaments may look as delicate as newly fallen snow, but they're actually quite sturdy -- and fun for kids to make!

Christmas Snow Globe

Christmas Snow Globe

Is there anything more enticing to a young child than a snow globe? Here's a snow globe that your kids can not only play with, they can make it themselves!

No-Cook Play Dough!

No-Cook Play Dough!

Here's a quick and easy recipe for homemade play dough that doesn't involve any cooking! Just mix, knead, and start playing with this bright and colorful modeling clay!

Create a Family Tree!

Create a Family Tree!

With this fun craft, you can make a three-dimensional family tree that's made by tracing your child's own arm. Strong and sturdy, like a true family, this tree will remind him of all the special people in his family.

Make Colorful Turntable Art

Make Colorful Turntable Art

In the age of CDs and MP3s, you probably think that the old record player in your attic is pretty useless. But think again! Did you know you could use an old record player to create beautiful, funky works of art? Use this creative project that lets your child experiment with color and movement!

Craft an Origami Wrapping Paper Ornament

Craft an Origami Wrapping Paper Ornament

This holiday season, put your torn wrapping paper to good use with this charming origami ornament project.

Paint a Handprint Mermaid

Paint a Handprint Mermaid

This underwater painting is as colorful as it is fun!

Wham! Bam! Kapow!: Cartoon Storytelling

Wham! Bam! Kapow!: Cartoon Storytelling

This fun cartoon storytelling project is sure to be a hit with reluctant writers. Introduce your kindergartner to a whole new method of storytelling: the comic strip!

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