Arts and Crafts for Kids

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

This hands-on activity uses just a few ordinary supplies to create an extra-fun 4th of July craft.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Here's a fun activity that will help your child learn to cut on a line, practice fine motor control, and create a beautiful garland, too.

Why pay for expensive plates when you can paint original designs on your own dishes? This fun activity will bring out your kid's creative side.

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Here's a fun activity that will allow your child to express himself by making a flag of his own design, then writing an accompanying story.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

This simple and fun project introduces kids to the art of pottery and offers them a glimpse into how ancient peoples created the very first Neolithic pottery.

Make an owl painting with your child this Halloween. This owl painting features an autumn scene created by layering images and a pair of handprint owls.

Help your little builder move up in the world with this recycled cardboard castle that's just the right size for a young king and his loyal stuffed subjects.

Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.

This plaster fossil activity is a fun supplement to preschool science. Use plaster to make imprints of your child's handprints, footprints and other objects!

Imagine you're an aborigine from Australia by creating a painted boomerang made out of cardboard!

Use these pretty egg carton flowers to decorate a spring table. They don't require water, they'll never wilt, and they're perfect for Easter.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

This spider hat activity challenges your child to learn about spiders and improve fine motor skills. Make a spider hat with your child on Halloween or any time.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

Encourage your preschooler's creativity with this exciting art project! Every "scratch art" drawing is unique and colorful!

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

Show your teen how to live green by transforming old CD cases into drawer dividers and help her get organized in the process.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.