The Benefits of Arts for Kids
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
How to Make Raised Salt Paintings
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
How to do Stone Tracing Art for Kids
Stone tracing art for kids is a simple activity that encourages fine motor skills in children. Plus, it’s a great way to learn color mixing!
7 Fun Painting Ideas for Kids
If you’re looking for new painting ideas for kids, here are seven that you may not have tried yet. Each involves little more than paint and paper, but
20 Spring Crafts for Kids
Celebrate the start of spring with these spring crafts kids will love, including suncatchers, flower crafts, and garden and nature activities. Updated March 2025 Here
A Valentine Activity for Kids and Families + Free Printable!
A Valentine activity and free printable for kids and families. Fill the heart in with the people, places, and things important to you. Updated February
How to Make Easy Wood Sculptures for Kids
Wood sculptures for kids are easy to make with wood pieces and hot glue. Paint or add additional details with permanent markers. Updated February 2025
The Best Kids’ Art Ideas for 2025
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
Easy Yarn Suncatchers for Kids
How to make easy yarn suncatchers for toddlers. This is a simple fine motor skill activity involving pressing cut yarn on contact paper. Updated March
Explore Texture With Mixed Media Collage Portraits for Kids
Explore texture with mixed media collage portraits for kids! Use cardboard as a base and create features with recycled collage materials. Project and post by
10 Valentine Sensory Bin Ideas for Kids
Here’s our roundup of Valentine sensory bin ideas for kids that are too cute not to play with! Updated January 2025 Sensory play is so
Our Favorite Picture Books for Kids
Children’s picture books can inspire young children to make art and be creative!