If youre hunting for easy (and fun!)
arts and crafts for kids, then youre in the right place.
Youll find a massive variation of fun painting projects and craft activities on this list for all ages.
These fabulous arts and crafts for kids will boost their confidenceandimprove their fine motor skills.
Now, doesnt that sound like great fun if youre spending an afternoon at home?
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Are you searching for fun (and easy!)
arts and crafts for kids?
These ideas are perfect for the whole family and should keep them occupied.
Cut out a drawbridge, build some windows, and create a few turrets!
sea turtle in just a few steps.
Just remember to have a ruler on hand to keep things symmetrical.
This at-home craft combines simple household supplies to create a cute and meaningful card for the books!
Paper Loop Pufferfish Craft
There’s nothing quite like a mishmash of textures and colors.
This cardboard rainbow collage combines scrap materials and pom-poms to create the ultimate rainy-day craft.
Heart Painting on Canvas- 3 Easy Ways!
So, why not turn that lesson into a wholesome (and affordable!)
craft using Q-tips and acrylics?
Galaxy Jars DIY: Hold the Galaxy in your Hands!
A galaxy jar is the perfect sensory activity for little ones and couldnt be easier to follow.
Plus, it even glows and glitters!
The Easiest No Sew Easter Bunny Craft
Forget hunting eggs.
The serrated edges mimic petals, creating a cool, 3D look against the plain brown card.
Basic acrylics and cotton swabs create gorgeous buds that even young kids find easy as pie.
You’ll tie-dye the filters, stick them to clothespins, and use acrylics to add color and detail!
From finger painted blooms, to using vegetables in a stamping method.
No painting experience is required for all kids to become mini Picasso’s/Frida Khalo’s with this activity.
Moon Craft
Embrace that childlike wonder by getting them to recreate this gorgeous moon craft.
Create the background with paint splattering and fill the rest with stickers and cut-out shapes.
Get creative with triangles and ovals for the noses!
The detail in this painting makes it perfect for children seven and up.
Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets
Mess-free arts and crafts for kids that’ll keep them busy for days?
These pipe cleaner puppets are ready to rumble in minutes, and little ones won’t put them down!
Bubble Art
Oh man, kids love making art with bubbles.
From learning how to draw the moon craters and coloring it in.
But watch the wonder in their eyes as the scissors turn paper strips into curly shapes that resemble petals!
How To Draw A Mermaid Step-By-Step
On the hunt for an easy way to paint a mermaid?
This tutorial shows you how to sketch a mermaid with flowing hair without any tricky steps.
Rainbow Popsicle Sticks
Turn their frowns upside down by painting a few popsicle sticks in rainbow colors.
Grab buttons and googly eyes for those all-important finishing touches.
You need card, pipe cleaners, cups, and a couple of pom-poms for the noses!
And hey, you cant beat the gorgeous mix of colors and clever Q-tip blossoms.
It couldnt be easier!
Q-Tip Lamb Craft
Speaking of Q-tips, why not ring in spring with this adorable lamb?
Its a great craft to stick on the mantle for some festive cheer around Easter time.
Plus, you cant beat the vibrant colors and whimsical setting!
Cut the felt stickers, choose a colored background, and pop everything onto a traced hand for personalization.
How to Make Sticky Nature Cards - Best Kids Craft Ever!
Craft Invaders
The best part about spring rolling around is creating craft projects with real flowers.
Experiment with different leaves and flower petals for texture-filled artwork youll want to frame.
They can then color it in with markers, watercolor paints, or pencil crayons.
Let them choose their own food coloring and go nuts with painting the rainbow!
3D paper ice cream craft
Is there anything better than ice cream during the warmer months?
Rainbow Necklace Craft for Kids
Turn your little artists into fashion moguls with this fun project.
Simply string paper clouds through colorful straw pieces to boost the fine motor skills theyre already learning at preschool.
Fork Stamped Tulips Craft
Looking for easy-peasy art ideas that are easy to clean up?
Oh, and all that cutting and sticking is awesome for honing their fine motor skills, too!
Stained Glass Heart Suncatcher
This is a fun craft for older kids with slightly more dexterity.
It comes with a downloadable template, and kids can go wild decorating their circles with marker pens.
Watch as they spend hours peeking through their new creation!
Flapping Butterfly Craft
Using plastic straws will make this paper butterfly really look like its flying.
Theyll have so much fun adding doors, hearts, windows, and flowers to the mix.
Googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and imagination will pull this craft together in minutes.
Pool Noodle Boats
Hosting a pool party?
They bob around on the water like a dream!
Popsicle Stick Airplane Craft
These craft stick airplanes will keep toddlers occupied for hours in the backyard.
Pre-glue the parts and let the kids go to town on the decorations.
The perfect summer craft that theyll be itching to show off!
They’re ideal for Mother’s Day gifts or brightening their bedroom during spring and summer.
Craft: Glitter Sensory Bottles
Keep their little hands busy (and messy!)
by making a glitter sensory bottle together.
Any plastic bottle will do; you’re able to customize the filling with their favorite colors!
Combining colored yarn, decorative tape, and beads, its a great activity for rainy days.
Milk Carton Birdhouse + Bird Feeder Kids Craft
Dont throw away your spare juice cartons just yet.
Instead, grab cardboard, tissue paper, and solid white paint to create colorful birdhouses.
So easy (and reduces waste!).
Cherry Blossom Tissue Paper Flower Craft (Tree printable included!)
Kids with more patience will love boosting their fine motor skills with this tissue paper craft.
Stick with pink tissue, or go rogue and turn those cherry blossoms into multi-colored marvels!
Borax, clear glue, glitter, and boiling water are all you need for this scientific craft.
Just confirm theyre supervised to avoid any accidents.
How to Make a DIY Sharpie Mug that’s Washable!
This kids will learn an art lesson in pointillism with this DIY Sharpie mug project.
It’ll be like magic after they peel the sticker back to reveal they’re beautiful design.
These would make wonderful keepsakes for your Christmas tree and as a holiday classroom craft.
Just basic printer paper and markers.
Kids can have fun customizing they’re bird designs.
Chewbacca Paper Bag Puppet Craft [Free Template]
Have some brown paper bags laying around?
Use them in this out-of-this-world craft idea!