The Best Paints for Kids
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
Music as an Art Prompt (A Music Activity for Kids)
This music activity for kids uses music as an art prompt. Children are invited to listen closely, then create art in response to and while
How to Make Halloween Scratch Art for Kids
Try Halloween scratch art for kids with this simple DIY scratch art method and fun Halloween themes including spider webs, Jack-o’-lanterns, and more. Updated August
How to Make a Spiderweb with Marble Rolling
Marble rolling makes great spiderwebs for Halloween decorations and a fun Halloween craft project for kids.
Painting with Bubble Wrap for Kids
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
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
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