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31 Arts and Crafts for Kids to Make at Home
We have a list of arts and activities that your children will enjoy, so it’s time to get out the scissors, glue sticks, and googly eyes.
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1. Pom-Pom Ice Pops
Make these adorable and entertaining pom-pom ice pops for a vibrant treat for pretend play.
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2. Homemade Clay
With four basic components, you can make your own clay. That simple—and enjoyable!
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3. Dinosaur Feet
Wearing these three-toed dinosaur feet, be the first to explore the planet—or the first to explore your home in the morning!
4. Flower Pens
Take an ordinary pen and transform it into something beautiful—a bouquet of flowers!
5. Ooey Gluey Suncatchers
Who knew you could create such unique artwork using only glue and paint?
6. Mail a Hug
Obtain these free printable patterns so your child can send a hug to a special someone.
7. Goofy Robots
By converting rectangular boxes into robots, children can hone their fine motor abilities.
8. Homemade Finger Paint
Make some finger paint at home using supplies you already have.
9. Water Microscope
Build a DIY microscope using recycled materials if you’re feeling crafty!
10. Create a Castle
Create your own desktop castle using this free printable, which includes two dragon buddies.
11. Cardboard Tube Telescope
Check out the sky! Bird, that is! It’s an aircraft! Your children will be able to view things in a completely new way thanks to this pretend telescope!
12. Recycled Guitar
Watch your children experiment with music-making with their very own DIY guitar as you recycle an empty shoebox!
13. Paint with Bubbles
Create masterpieces using bubble paint outside during your art time.
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14. Paper Plate Spin Art
Making art by rotating a plate? Yes!
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15. Easy Sidewalk Paint
Move to the pavement when your child’s artwork is too large for the paper.
16. Decorate a Time Capsule
Can’t find a way to freeze time? The next best thing is to preserve some of your family’s present-day memories for future enjoyment.
17. String Puppet Plane
This plane marionette craft will assist your child in taking off.
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18. Make Your Own Block Prints
These simple printing result in a lovely end product.
19. Colorful Butterflies
Making tiny butterflies is a celebration of fine motor skills disguised as lovely play for kids.
20. Toy Camera
For young children who aren’t yet ready for a real camera, this toy one is ideal.
21. Paper Filter Flowers
Encourage your children to try out various colour combinations for this time-honored activity.
22. Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk
Who knew that making chalk was so easy?
23. Monster Puppets
Perhaps the monster hiding under your child’s bed is really an old sock waiting to make its big screen debut!
24. Beachy Creature Feet
Create unique flip-flops to go with your preferred beach animal.
25. Green Gobbler
By assembling this do-it-yourself green gobbler project, your children will gain knowledge of joints and hinges.
26. DIY Building Blocks
These interlocking cards are easy to make and offer a variety of construction options!
27. Bubbles and Bubble Wands
Make wands with materials you already have around the house and a soapy mixture, then go outdoors and blow!
28. Make a Mailbox
Send your kids reminders and happy messages using this mailbox!
29. Paper Bag Village
To help your kids create a miniature village they can call their own, download our free printable papers and stick them to bags.
30. Paint Up a Storm
Allow your little artists to paint furiously for a fun way for kids to pass a soggy or wet day!
31. Pool-Noodle Village
What sort of village do the children hope to build? Simply use a noodle!
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