12 Watercolor Art Ideas for Kids (with a Printable Guide!)
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
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
Fun arts and crafts for tweens that include painting, drawing, sculpture and more! Perfect for makers ages 10-12 to make and create! Updated August 2025 The tween years are a fantastic time for kids to dabble in lots of different hobbies, honing their interests and building their skills. If you happen to have an artsy […] The post 18 Fun Arts and Crafts for Tweens appeared first on The Artful Parent.| 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
Make your next celebration an artful party with DIY decorations, kid-friendly craft stations, imaginative play, and creative snacks. Looking for a fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday or simply gather friends for a creative afternoon? An artful party is the perfect mix of hands-on fun, open-ended play, and festive touches that kids can help […] The post How to Host an Artful Party for Kids appeared first on The Artful Parent.| The Artful Parent
Make your own delicious-smelling apple pie playdough and then use it to make pretend apples, pies, cookies, cupcakes and more!| The Artful Parent
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
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
Discover artful transitions: simple and creative classroom activities that help students reset and refocus during different parts of the day.| 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
Want to learn how to make slime without borax? Here's our best butter slime recipe and video for a super soft and stretchy material.| 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
Here are 6 baby sensory play activities to safely engage the youngest artists. Your baby will delight in these fun experiences.| The Artful Parent
Looking for some summer sensory exploration? Here are 10 of our favorite ideas for summer sensory bins for kids.| The Artful Parent
Learn how to make oobleck with just two ingredients. This oobleck recipe is easy to make and a super fun sensory play material for kids.| The Artful Parent
Sensory play is great for children’s development and sensory materials can be used in learning, play and art activities.| The Artful Parent
Draw an ocean art scene with oil pastels, then paint over the picture with watercolors for beautiful under-the-sea art!| The Artful Parent
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Here are five gorgeous egg decorating ideas for Easter inspired by nature and the world around us. Great ideas for kids of all ages!| The Artful Parent
