We love air dry clay and have used it for years! Here are our top 15 air dry clay projects for kids that are easy and fun. Updated August 2025 Have you used air dry clay? This stuff is awesome for kids’ arts & crafts! It feels a lot like regular potter’s clay, but it’s […] The post 15 Amazing Clay Projects for Kids appeared first on The Artful Parent.| The Artful Parent
Blow painting with straws is a simple but fun action art activity. Use a straw to blow liquid paint on paper, creating amazing designs! Updated August 2025 Blow painting with straws is one of those simple art activities that you can do over and over again—and enjoy it every single time. Each session brings a […] The post How to Do Blow Painting with Straws appeared first on The Artful Parent.| The Artful Parent
Watercolor art ideas for kids using simple art supplies you already have at home. Plus, download the free 5-page printable guide!| The Artful Parent
Learn how to use decoden cream for crafts! Discover fun ways to decorate frames, hair clips, and more with this soft clay whipped cream. Looking for a brand new way to get creative? We’ve got just the thing! Decoden is a colorful, frosting-inspired craft that’s trending for a reason: once you start, it’s hard to […] The post How to Use Decoden Cream for Crafts appeared first on The Artful Parent.| The Artful Parent
My kids enjoy memorizing! We've been part of a "classical-lite" co-op since my rising 5th grader was in kindergarten, so memory work has been a staple. As I often spend a good chunk of my summer searching for new memory work for the upcoming school year, I thought it might be helpful to share our list of what we've memorized over the years, in case anyone might be in my shoes!| Librarian in the House
Tie dyeing isn't just for tee shirts! Here are five of our favorite tie dye ideas, perfect for a summer day!| The Artful Parent
It’s easy to be afraid of foxes, crocodiles, and dragons—oh my! But what about the big kids at school? Or friends that aren’t being very kind? If I had to guess, your little one is going through all sorts of new (and at times scary!) experiences. These fantastic picture books encourage bravery and patience—everything you need to move past expectations and get to know people for who they truly are. Who knows, you may even find some friends among these foes!| Hachette Book Group
These slime recipe ideas are fun variations of the ever-popular slime craze with added sparkles, sprinkles, and fluffiness. Updated July 2025 We don’t know about you, but many slime recipes have been tried and tweaked in our households over the years. And our fluffy slime recipe is one of our most popular posts! We suspect […] The post 5 Slime Recipe Ideas for Kids appeared first on The Artful Parent.| The Artful Parent
Create vibrant neon cardboard sculptures with kids! A fun process art activity using recycled materials. Perfect for kids of all ages. Project and photos by Caitlin Mansfield from Messy Art. This vibrant process art activity is a hit with kids aged 4-10, though older kids love diving in, too! Using recycled cardboard and neon paint […] The post How to Make Neon Cardboard Sculptures for Kids appeared first on The Artful Parent.| The Artful Parent
This fluffy slime recipe is easy to make at home! Here are the recipe and step-by-step instructions for how to make fluffy slime yourself.| The Artful Parent
Learn how to make glitter slime for kids! This sensory material is easy to make and lots of fun to play with!| The Artful Parent
We all know reading is so important for little ones! Boosting imagination, emotional development, critical thinking, and especially the encouragement of language development! Phonics specifically a…| Hachette Book Group
Draw an ocean art scene with oil pastels, then paint over the picture with watercolors for beautiful under-the-sea art!| The Artful Parent
Beware- if you read this you will start compulsively checking plastic containers to see if they can be made into homemade shrinky dinks! You might| Overthought This