Elementary School Arts & Crafts Geometry Activities

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Any decent Halloween celebration isn't complete without a cat. Even though this cat has an arched back to look as if it's hissing, it's still cute!

Celebrate the 100th day of school by creating a geometric, math-inspired mural in the style of Henri Matisse in this creative kindergarten grade art activity.

Whether the snow is fluffy and soft or icy and hard, a snowman is sure to inspire a smile. No wonder this snowman is so happy—it's made using marshmallows!

Help your kindergartener review shapes - and build early reading skills - with this creative book project.

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

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.

Thanksgiving placemats are a great craft for your kid, and a beautiful addition to the dinner table. Make Thanksgiving placemats with your kid for the holiday.

Tangrams are a kindergarten staple, but now it's time to take them to the next level! Get your child started on geometry with this tangram puzzle.

Combine an introduction to shape and counting with a springtime art project by showing your kindergartener how to create a vibrant rainbow mosaic.

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

Cornucopia still life painting is a great activity for your young artist to look at light and shadow, textures and composition in creating art at Thanksgiving!

Regale your kindergartener with the beloved story of Rudolph, and then segue into a Christmas craft project in which he makes his own reindeer creation!

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.

This unique Santa is made only from circles. Your little one will have a fantastic time puzzling together Santa's face with this circle-centric activity.

Celebrate Easter, or just about any day, with a candy necklace. Grab your favorite candies, a string of yarn and get ready to make a yummy, colorful treat!

Big bags hold a lot of candy, but they're hard to tote around. Have your kid construct a candy corn candy holder perfect for carrying a few lightweight treats.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

Use Henri Matisse as inspiration for your preschooler or kindergartener to create a unique and funky paper shapes collage in this arts and crafts activity.

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art skills.

Lunch is always better when you share it with a wise companion This wide-eyed owl craft is a great way for your growing learner to practice cutting shapes.