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Reuse Markers to Create Liquid Watercolors
Reuse Markers to Create Liquid Watercolors
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Reuse Markers to Create Liquid Watercolors
Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!
Kindergarten
Fine arts
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Winter Tree Watercolor
Winter Tree Watercolor
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Winter Tree Watercolor
Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!
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Misty Copeland Portraits
Misty Copeland Portraits
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Misty Copeland Portraits
Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!
Kindergarten
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Make Stained Glass Crayons
Make Stained Glass Crayons
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Make Stained Glass Crayons
Here's how to use crayon scraps to make beautiful stained glass window hangings.
Kindergarten
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Draw Shadow Art
Draw Shadow Art
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Draw Shadow Art
Develop your kindergartener's fine motor skills while tracing shadows on a sunny day with this fun kindergarten activity.
Kindergarten
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Make a Rock Salt Mosaic
Make a Rock Salt Mosaic
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Make a Rock Salt Mosaic
Is your kindergartener getting tired of the standard art supplies? How about making a mosaic? This recipe is kinder safe, no broken glass involved!
Kindergarten
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Produce a Vegetable Puppet Play
Produce a Vegetable Puppet Play
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Produce a Vegetable Puppet Play
This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.
Kindergarten
Science
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Shaving Cream Paintings
Shaving Cream Paintings
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Shaving Cream Paintings
Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.
Kindergarten
Science
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Create a Family Coat of Arms
Create a Family Coat of Arms
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Create a Family Coat of Arms
A homemade coat of arms is a great way to get your child thinking about your family's values, and it makes a fun addition to the costume box as well!
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Get Colorful with a Stained Glass Drawing!
Get Colorful with a Stained Glass Drawing!
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Get Colorful with a Stained Glass Drawing!
Do this fun art project to brighten up your home with an easy-to-make stained glass window drawing!
Kindergarten
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Make Your Own Puzzle
Make Your Own Puzzle
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Make Your Own Puzzle
It's easy and fun to make puzzles, and your child can pick any design.
Kindergarten
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Pine Cone Decorations
Pine Cone Decorations
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Pine Cone Decorations
Pine cone decorations are fun and festive for the Christmas season. Make pine cone decorations with your child to celebrate the beauty of winter.
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Paint with Food!
Paint with Food!
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Paint with Food!
Does your kid love crafts AND food? Teach him to paint with natural dyes from food! He'll be amazed that food can be made into art, just like in ancient times.
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Make a Magnet Painting
Make a Magnet Painting
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Make a Magnet Painting
Here is a kindergarten activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.
Kindergarten
Science
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Body Stamps
Body Stamps
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Body Stamps
In this arts and crafts activity, let your kindergartener create life-sized body stamps using some paint and his own hands and feet.
Kindergarten
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Draw Sidewalk Chalk Family Portraits
Draw Sidewalk Chalk Family Portraits
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Draw Sidewalk Chalk Family Portraits
Have the kids use sidewalk chalk to draw portraits of their family and, in the process, learn about familial relationships.
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Create Your Own Paintbrushes!
Create Your Own Paintbrushes!
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Create Your Own Paintbrushes!
Using only the elements in your backyard, make paintbrushes with your child and create truly homemade works of art.
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Make a Garland of Flags!
Make a Garland of Flags!
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Make a Garland of Flags!
Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.
Kindergarten
Social studies
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Plant a Memory
Plant a Memory
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Plant a Memory
Preserve some precious memories this Mother's Day! Make a shoe planter out of that old pair of your child's favorite shoes.
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Make a Word Quilt Collage
Make a Word Quilt Collage
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Make a Word Quilt Collage
In this arts and crafts activity, boost your kindergartener's letter recognition and reading skills by helping her create a paper word quilt.
Kindergarten
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Cloud Writing
Cloud Writing
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Cloud Writing
Create this quick and easy craft with your child, and then let their imagination float free as they write about it!
Kindergarten
Reading & Writing
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Make a Bubble Pipe
Make a Bubble Pipe
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Make a Bubble Pipe
There's something magical about bubbles. Here's a way to turn an old favorite into something new, by ditching that plastic wand for a homemade bubble pipe.
Kindergarten
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Paint a Morning, Noon, and Night Triptych
Paint a Morning, Noon, and Night Triptych
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Paint a Morning, Noon, and Night Triptych
This arts and crafts activity explores triptych painting while encouraging your preschooler to increase critical sequencing and early literacy skills.
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Draw Your Self-Portrait
Draw Your Self-Portrait
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Draw Your Self-Portrait
This life-sized self-portrait activity encourages children to explore what makes them special, and then portray it with arts and crafts!
Kindergarten
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Animal Portraits
Animal Portraits
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Animal Portraits
In this activity, children learn about artistic portraiture by creating a life-sized painting of their favorite creature.
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Search Kindergarten Painting & Drawing Hands-on Activities

Kindergarteners are balls of creative energy just waiting for an outlet! Give your little one plenty of opportunities to express themselves through painting, drawing, and other art projects. From more traditional paintbrush, coloring, and paper projects to stained glass, shaving cream, and food art, our activities provide endless ways for young artists to learn, explore, and create.