This paper alternative to tie-dye is faster, easier, and (slightly) less messy, only requiring paper, white crayons, and a little imagination.

Your child can learn more about still life painting and even Dutch influence on horticulture and art!

Embrace the spooky and creepy thrills of Halloween night with a nightlight that will do more to frighten than soothe.

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

Make the prehistoric monsters of the past seem a bit more real with a craft that brings the chill of the Ice Age to life!

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Your child can hone her realistic drawing skills as well as learn more about American artist, Norman Rockwell, in celebration of American Artist Month.

Your child can learn more about Vincent van Gogh's influential style of painting by creating an homage to Starry Night, one his most beloved paintings.

Help your child learn more about the military by having him create a portrait of a soldier and write a short summary about why that soldier is important.

Do you hear "I forgot" more often than you would like? Give your kid a reason to remember to wash the dishes with a fun and colorful chore checklist!

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Using hard boiled eggs, leaves and tempera paint, your child can create a delicate garden print decoration on Easter eggs.

This toothpaste art craft encourages sensory exploration and creative play for younger kidsâjust remember to save some toothpaste for brushing!

This project is a great way to explore variations in how to paint using watercolor.

With this fun and easy method of printing your child will draw patterns, trace them with yarn, paint and press their very own masterpieces.

Your kindergarten artist will love practicing math and coloring when he makes his own unique paint-by-numbers! This activity is creative and educational.

In this activity, kids use sponges to make textured stamps for homemade, artistic Valentine's Day cards.

This crafty activity will help your child develop an understanding of important math concepts like patterning and spatial awareness.

Give your preschooler the opportunity to work on color recognition and fine motor skills while creating a beautiful tie-dyed piece of art!

Use your kindergartener's handprint to create a sweet and personalized apple craft.

Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!

Transform a single sheet of card stock into a double-sided painting of opposites: on one side, a bright daytime landscape, on the other, a dusky evening scene.

A woven heart makes a thoughtful and heartfelt gift for a special friend or family member on Valentine's Day. Make a woven heart with your young crafter.

Design a fruit-inspired artwork using paints, paper plates, and real watermelon seeds in this seasonal craft project!

Featuring plenty of good old fashioned squishy, gooey fun without the mess, this compromise of an art project is sure to please little ones and grown-ups alike.

Turn your childâs love of markers into a really colorful creation with the help of some water and a big brush.

Here's an arts and crafts guide for your high-school teenager that'll help her create a naturalist drawing and painting.

Here's a painting activity that's a lesson in secondary colors. Your child will mix and match paints to discover all the different hues one color can have!

Explore African and Asian traditions with this recipe for homemade henna ink!