Painting & Drawing

In this fun activity, frozen cubes of paint provide your preschooler with a cool new way to paint a masterpiece.

Forget markers or crayons. For a really unusual art project, close the art supply cabinet, and crack open the pantry! Use rice to make pictures.

Let your kid have fun painting by blowing the paint around on the paper rather than using a paintbrush. The result will be a fabulously abstract piece of art!

Your first grader or preschooler will love this arts and crafts activity. Write an "invisible" message in white crayon, then paint over it to reveal the secret!

Your preschooler will have a great time painting on a foil background to create a stunning, shiny work of art!

Make an eye catching sun catcher with your child that not only brightens any window but also builds his fine motor skills and creativity.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

Want to create some really unusual artwork and introduce your little artist to color combining? Try out some bubble painting!

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

Here's a fun and magical art activity, where kids paint an invisible picture that can only be revealed when painted over with watercolors!

One of the most beautiful parts of every cathedral is the stained glass window above the entrance, called a Rose window. Your child can create his own!

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

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.

This underwater painting is as colorful as it is fun!

Your child can help eliminate stress for himself or a loved one by creating a colorful, homemade stress ball.

Featuring plenty of good old fashioned squishy, gooey fun without the mess, this compromise of an art project is sure to please little ones and grown-ups alike.

Why spend money on fingerpaint when you can make your own? With this recipe, you can stew up your kid's favorite colors right in your kitchen.

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

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.

This fun watermelon art project will help your preschooler develop his fine motor skills, number sense and shape recognition.

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

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

Homemade face paint is a safe and economical way to jazz up your Halloween costume. Even better, this easy-to-make face paint requires just three ingredients!

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.