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The best kids’ paints are vibrant, washable, and are cost effective. After years of testing, here are the best paints for kids’ art. Updated February
Looking for fun shaving cream sensory play ideas for your kids? Check out these awesome ideas for art, play and learning! Updated March 2022 We
Use inexpensive office supply stickers for an art activity that will keep toddlers happily creating and engaged.
This kids pottery wheel is magic for any clay lover. Learn real pottery skills and introduce new clay techniques to kids. A big thank you
Painting with bubble wrap and making a print onto paper is a favorite process art activity for toddlers and big kids too! Have you ever
Keep kids busy with these creative kids travel activities. Includes ideas for engaging toddlers and big kids too on a plane, train or car! Updated
Here are 5 low mess creative activities for toddlers. Try these fun toddler ideas for engaging young children through art and play. Updated February 2022
Danielle Falk of Little Ginger Studio shows how to create fun and colorful cardboard sculptures that look like trees using cardboard tubes! These cheerful cardboard
Foam painting is fun and irresistibly fluffy! Try these easy ideas for fun sensory play setups that kids will love. My kids LOVE foam painting.
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These DIY bubble wands made with pipe cleaners and beads are a fun kids’ craft project. Plus, the finished bubble wands are beautiful and work
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
Create colorful pinwheels from watercolor-resist paintings. This fun summer craft comes from The Artful Year. Looking for some fun decorations for your garden? These pinwheels
Learn how to make simple garden wish flags with kids using fabric crayons and fabric. Draw and write your wishes on the fabric bunting then
How to make a bunting using melted crayons that results in a stained-glass effect. This bunting is a beautiful addition to any porch or back
This drawing activity for kids about drawing vegetables above and below in the garden is from Drawing Workshop for Kids by Samara Caughey. Updated March
Raising butterflies with kids is magical and rewarding! Start with a cup of caterpillars and watch the entire metamorphosis happen right before your eyes! Updated
Kid friendly backyard ideas that encourage creative, active outdoor play. Here are 11 elements to consider for your outdoor space so kids want to go
Our favorite outdoor art ideas for kids that are fun for warmer weather. These art activities are extra big, extra messy, and are perfect for
Learn how to dye flowers with two (or more!) colors. You can use this fun and educational activity for your 4th of July celebration. Updated
11 ways to have a creative summer with kids, including summer art activities, being inspired by nature, and encouraging open-ended play. Updated May 2022 Now
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
How to make a vision board that works to help you achieve your dreams and goals. An easy and effective nine step tutorial. Vision boards
Here are the best art activities for kids! These kids art ideas are easy, fun and work for a wide age range. Updated May 2022
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
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 benefits of arts for kids are many and include problem-solving abilities, creativity, literacy, fine & gross motor skills, connection, and understanding. Updated April 2022
Make beautiful melted bead suncatchers with translucent pony beads and this simple tutorial. This suncatcher project is one that kids can do, yet even adults will enjoy.
The Artful Parent list of all-time favorite kids art supplies, based on years of experience. Find the best art materials for kids here! Updated March
You want to make homemade playdough, but which is better — cooked playdough or no cook playdough? Here are my two cents plus a recipe for our favorite no cook playdough.
Here are six paper marbling techniques that are easy, fun, and kid friendly. Plus, the results are beautiful! Updated March 2022 Marbling is one of
We’re featuring 12 Valentine’s Day crafts for kids with lots of heart art from some of our favorite process art studios. Updated December 2021 Valentine’s
Blow painting with straws is simple yet lots of fun for kids of all ages. Use a straw to blow liquid paint around on paper,
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
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