Learn how to tie dye shirts with kids. This fun outdoor activity has become a family summer tradition for us! Updated August 2025 I love
These slime recipe ideas are fun variations of the ever-popular slime craze with added sparkles, sprinkles, and fluffiness. Updated July 2025 We don’t know about
This fluffy slime recipe is easy to make at home! Here are the recipe and step-by-step instructions for how to make fluffy slime yourself. Updated
Experiment with the wet-on-wet watercolor technique by using cookie cutters to make watercolor shapes! These make great notecards. This project from the Kids Art Spot
Looking for some summer sensory exploration? Here are 10 of our favorite ideas for summer sensory bins for kids. Summer is the perfect time to
Watercolor art ideas for kids using simple art supplies you already have at home. Plus, download the free 5-page printable guide! Updated August 2025 There
Learn how to make oobleck with two ingredients. This oobleck recipe is easy to make and a super fun sensory play material for kids. Updated
Create vibrant neon cardboard sculptures with kids! A fun process art activity using recycled materials. Perfect for kids of all ages. Project and photos by
Discover artful transitions: simple and creative classroom activities that help students reset and refocus during different parts of the day. Looking for simple ways to
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Learn how to tie dye shirts with kids. This fun outdoor activity has become a family summer tradition for us! Updated August 2025 I love
Looking for some summer sensory exploration? Here are 10 of our favorite ideas for summer sensory bins for kids. Summer is the perfect time to
Learn how to ice dye! This is one of our favorite variations on tie dyeing and uses ice and powder dye to make amazing designs.
Splatter painting is one of our favorite action art activities for kids of all ages! Here are tips and tricks plus ideas for what to
Here’s a tutorial on how to spray dye towels (or any fabric!) for a fun DIY project. We love these personalized towels for summer! Updated
Tie dyeing isn’t just for tee shirts! Here are five of our favorite tie dye ideas, perfect for a summer day!
Here are 10 of our favorite ocean crafts for kids to make time at the beach more creative and fun! Save this list for your
Fly swatter painting is a messy and fun action art activity where you use a fly swatter to make colorful, abstract designs. We love action
Use watercolor resist techniques to create easy and fun flag art for kids. Perfect for patriotic art projects! Summer is almost here in the United
These crafts for Fourth of July are fun, easy and patriotic! They are perfect for Independence Day, and Memorial Day and Labor Day, too! Updated
Try these fun summer book crafts that pair a sunny read with a creative activity. Perfect for summer vacation! We love summer! It’s a season
10 DIY outdoor games for kids to try this summer! These are easy and fun and will have the whole family playing! Updated May 2025
Here is our ultimate list of fun summer crafts and activities to keep the kids engaged all summer long! This list includes everything from arts
Learn how to make your own sidewalk chalk with simple ingredients! You can use it to draw outside on sidewalks or inside on a chalkboard.
Here are the best summer art ideas for kids. These art activities incorporate nature or are big and messy and are a perfect fit for
Here are our favorite Father’s Day Crafts for the special guy in your family! Help Dad or Grandpa feel extra loved with these sweet art
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Learn how to make homemade air-dry clay with just 4 inexpensive ingredients! This easy recipe is perfect for all kinds of crafting fun. Kids of
How to make a vision board that works to help you achieve your dreams and goals. An easy and effective nine step tutorial. Updated December
Raised salt painting is an all-time favorite kids’ art activity that is loved by all ages from toddlers on up. Glue, salt, and watercolors are
The Artful Parent’s ultimate list of our favorite kids’ art projects! These art ideas are easy, fun and work for a wide age range of
How to make homemade bubbles, so your kids have a never-ending supply of bubble solution. This is the easiest and quickest DIY bubble recipe, and
We love air dry clay and have used it for years! Here are our top 15 air dry clay projects for kids that are easy
Learn how to make aquafaba which is a fluffy, fun sensory play material for kids. This is a great taste safe option for babies and
Here are six paper marbling techniques that are easy, fun, and kid friendly. Plus, the results are beautiful! Updated February 2025 Marbling is one of
Here’s our favorite arts and crafts supplies based on years of experience. The best art supplies for painting, drawing, sculpting and more! Updated December 2024
Our favorite marbled paper technique for kids is shaving cream marbling! So fun and easy, this is one of our top art activities for kids
Here are our favorite drawing games that encourage creativity and connection with you and your kids. Try one or a few today! Updated July 2024
The benefits of arts for kids are many and include problem-solving abilities, creativity, literacy, fine & gross motor skills, connection, and understanding. Updated January 2025
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