Use hands-on art activities to channel creativity and grow understanding in other subjects.

Introduce your kids to famous artists, and let them explore their own styles!

Elementary Art Activities

Naturally Dyed
Homemade Playdough

Make homemade playdough dyed with natural materials.
From Jess at Silo & Sage.

Macrame Planter

Tie a beautiful macrame planter and add easy-care succulents!
From the folks at Hello Wonderful.

Nature Color Wheel

Print out the color wheel and match nature's gifts! From Penny
at Mother Natured.

Make Colorful Sand
at the Beach

Grab some vegan food dye and create art at the beach or right in your own sandbox at home.
From Diana at Diana Rambles

Create Pebble Art

Year round fun outside using pebbles to create beautiful art. From the folks at Little Pine Learners.

Make Your Own Paint

Just 3 ingredients make a great homemade version of paint to help you save money. From Kelly
at Smart Schoolhouse.

Sidewalk Chalk Board Games

Chutes and Ladders in the driveway? How about Twister or extra-large Checkers? From Holly at
Kids Activities Blog.

Nature Study Photography Project

Blend science and art with this beautiful nature study photography project. From Cinty at
Our Journey Westward.

Make Puffy Sidewalk Paint

Four ingredients and some free sidewalk space is all you need for outdoor fun. From Lauren at
Midget Momma.

Horton Hears a Who Craft

Read the book and create a delightful craft. From Shruti at
Artsy Craftsy Mom

Make a Nature Mandala

Print the reusable template and head out into nature to create a beautiful mandala. From the folks at Little Pine Learners.

Make Ink From
Natural Ingredients

Explore the wide variety of natural materials that can be used to make ink for art projects.
From the folks at Education.com

Make a Leaf Octopus

Use a variety of leaves to create an adorable octopus. From the folks at Land Art For Kids.

Explore Bunraku Puppetry

Explore this exquisite puppetry style and make your own puppet. From the folks at Asia Education.

Create a Pastel Aurora

Look at awe-inspiring images of auroras and create your own with oil pastels. From the folks at
Space Place NASA.

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Make a Tie Dye Shirt

Awesome step-by-step instructions to make your own original tie dye shirt design. From Sherri at
The Spruce Crafts

Explore Malaysian
Shadow Puppetry

Explore the origins of wayang and create your own puppet show. From the folks at Asia Education.

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