Hands-On Art Projects for Kids

Get Their Creative Juices Flowing With These Crafts

Got a kid who can’t get enough art time? Want to expand their creations, or have some hands-on, screen free activities they will love? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite art activities for kids in this list.

Bead Spinner: Kids and adults alike will enjoy watching the magic of this spinner. Beads jump onto the wire with zero effort, thanks to the centrifugal force. Thread the needle with your string or wire of choice. Then simply add the seed beads, give the bowl a spin, and let the included needle hover over the bowl. The bowl also makes for excellent decor when not in use.

Rainbow Loom: Kids can work out different designs on this popular plastic loom. Each kit comes with brightly colored bands that can be linked together to create a variety of looks and patterns. Kids can make bracelets, necklaces, and more for themselves, or gift them to friends and family. Either way, they will spend hours crafting their favorite colors and designs.

Drawing: If your child loves to draw, this book of 365 ideas offers lots of inspiration. Best of all, it keeps their work collected in one place, making it easy to take with them or store at home for a review of their favorites. Each page comes with a different prompt, and the sturdy paper works well with almost any medium, from markers to colored pencils and beyond.

Fingerprints: For the kids who love to get their hands into their creations, this activity book has it all. It includes a rainbow of colored ink and multiple pages where they can stamp their fun. Create animals, designs, and more thanks to the ideas on each page. This workbook makes a great travel companion, or can be used just as easily at home.

Fuse Beads: These tiny plastic beads offer lots of creative options. Kids can place them in their own design, or use one of a myriad of fun shapes. Once they finish with their design, iron the beads using the special paper to melt them together and make their designs permanent. Kids can create ornaments, gifts for friends, decorations, and much more. And best of all, this activity works well for a variety of ages.