10 Fun and Easy Art Projects for Kids to Try at Home

Special feature by Hodis Learning & Music

Looking for fun and easy art projects for your kids to do at home? Look no further! In this article, we’ll provide step-by-step instructions for 10 art projects that are perfect for children and can be done with materials commonly found around the house. So, let's get started!

Materials: Paper plates, scissors, glue, markers or crayons

Instructions: Cut paper plates in half and use markers or crayons to color the animals. Glue the halves together to make the body of the animal. Use scraps of paper or construction paper to add details such as eyes, ears, and a nose.

Materials: Table salt, white glue, watercolor paint, paper

Instructions: Draw a picture on a piece of paper with white glue. Sprinkle salt over the glue and shake off the excess. Once the glue has dried, use watercolor paint to paint over the salt, and watch as the colors spread.

Materials: Marbles, paint, paper, a box with high sides

Instructions: Pour some paint into the bottom of a box. Drop marbles into the box and roll them around to cover them in paint. Carefully place a piece of paper in the box on top of the marbles, and gently rock the box back and forth to make the marbles roll around and create a painting.

Materials: Vegetables, paint, paper

Instructions: Cut vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and celery in half. Dip the cut side into paint and stamp onto paper to create unique prints.

Materials: Paper bags, markers or crayons, construction paper, glue

Instructions: Use markers or crayons to color the paper bags. Use construction paper to create eyes, ears, and a mouth. Glue the pieces onto the bag to create a fun puppet.

Materials: Bubble wrap, paint, paper

Instructions: Cut a piece of bubble wrap into the desired shape. Dip it in paint and then press it onto a piece of paper to create a unique pattern.

Materials: Tissue paper, glue, construction paper

Instructions: Cut or tear the tissue paper into small pieces. Use glue to stick the tissue paper onto a piece of construction paper to create a beautiful collage.

Materials: Sponges, paint, paper

Instructions: Cut sponges into desired shapes, such as circles or squares. Dip them in paint and then press them onto a piece of paper to create a unique painting.

Materials: Beads, string, scissors

Instructions: Cut a length of string and thread beads onto it to create a beautiful bracelet or necklace.

Materials: Stickers, paper

Instructions: Use stickers to create a fun and colorful collage on a piece of paper.

There you have it – 10 fun and easy art projects that your kids will love! And the best part is that they can be done with materials that you likely already have at home. Get creative and have fun!

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