Observational Drawing for Kids
Observational drawing is an excellent way to help children learn to draw what they see. Here are some tips to develop drawing skills for kids.
How to Make Colorful Cardboard Sculptures
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
How to Make a Pinwheel
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
How to Make Clay Coil Pots
Making clay coil pots is an easy and fun way to work with clay and they make a great keepsake or gift! Roll clay out
Make Kindness Rocks with this Rock Painting Kit from Creativity for Kids
Try rock painting with this fun Hide & Seek Rock Painting kit. And when you’re done painting, spread kindness to the people in your life
Drawing for Kids: Encouraging the Reluctant Artist
Updated June 2022 We often get asked about drawing for kids and specifically on how to encourage the reluctant artist. There are two sides to this
The Art of Strewing for Kids
Strewing is the art of casually yet strategically leaving art and learning invitations out for your kids to discover and explore on their own. Updated
How to Make Melted Crayon Stained Glass Art
How to make melted crayon stained glass art with kids using grated crayons and wax paper. Add marker drawings on top for an added creative
How to Make a Bunting with Melted Crayons
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
How to Make DIY Play Mat for Kids
A DIY play mat for kids that’s easy to make with quick-drying paint sticks. Kids can play with this activity mat with toys at home.
How to Dye Flowers
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
How to Make Tissue Paper Suncatchers
Tissue paper suncatchers are a tried-and-true Artful Parent craft. They are fun and easy to make and are a lovely addition to any window! Of