We love getting arty! Here are some fun art ideas to get your kids’ creativity flowing.
Get creative with this apple doodle art project. This is a fun harvest-themed art idea for Autumn or Fall and is suitable for kids aged 7 and up. Younger kids may be able to do a simplified version of the project (say patterning with just one apple). Or cut out an apple shape and decorate…
Make a paper great white shark craft swimming on a textured ocean background using our printable template. The shark’s fin pops out from the page giving it a cool 3D effect. This is a great project to support learning about sharks, and it’s simple and fun to make too! You can get the template here…
Make a 3D paper doodlebug insect craft using our latest printable template. Seriously, I love a good doodle art project, and when that project also happens to be 3D like this doodlebug-on-a-leaf, I like it even better! Get the 3D paper doodlebug template here I have a love-hate relationship with bugs. While they can be…
Kids will love creating this idyllic sunset scene from a paper mosaic. This is a fun art idea for Summer that incorporates blending paint techniques as well as fine motor skills with cutting and pasting the mosaic water and boat silhouette. Get the template here There’s something about the sun setting over the water that…
Here are over 30 fun ocean crafts and activities that kids will love! From imaginary wonders like mermaids to enormous whales, hungry sharks and colourful fish. You might also like our paper plate ocean animal ebook Who doesn’t love a seaside holiday? Next time you go, try and make time for some snorkelling. Truly, the…
Here is a step-by-step rundown on three easy tie dye patterns you can do when tie dying with kids: the Swirl (or spiral), the Sunburst and the Stripes. Scroll to the end of the tutorial for a printable set of instructions to make this craft easier at home. Have you tie dyed before? Tie dying is something that has…
Create a fun paper ice cream craft with a 3D ‘pop out’ effect using this printable template. The finished art is a fun decorating idea for Summer (or any time of year if you love ice cream!). Get the template here I know that ice cream is a Summer treat for most people, but at…
Dragonfly squish art is a fun Spring or Summer art project for kids. Use our printable template to turn process squish art into colourful dragonflies to hang on the wall or bulletin board. This art idea is also a great way to support kids learning about insects or minibeasts. Get the template here Most of…
Kids will love this symmetrical butterfly painting project! This is a perfect Spring craft for kids and makes beautiful wall art too. The butterflies we’ve created are loosely based on the monarch and blue morph species, but you could change the colours and make them look like any species of butterfly you like – or…