“Did you know that you can create a rainbow with clear nail polish? Try this quick experiment using clear nail polish and black paper to make a swirling mix of colors.”
Ages 9-16
Rainbow Paper Experiment | Ages 9-16
Gratitude Chain | Ages 3-11
“Inspired by this classroom project I did years ago as a kid, our family got together to make a gratitude chain one evening during dinner! It's a great, kid-friendly project to remind the people around you to be grateful of the little things in life! You can hang your gratitude chain by tying strings around both ends of your chain and taping them to the wall. We also loved the idea of using the garland as tabletop decor.”
Ages 3-11
The Art Students League: Free Art Tutorial Videos for Kids
Free Art Videos with E.B. Goodale
E. B. Goodale, Author and Illustrator of children's books, offers lots of fun art related videos and posts on Instagram!
How Art Therapy Exercises Help Manage Your Child’s Emotions
“Second only to recess, kids often name art as the favorite part of their day. But for many children, art projects can have legitimate healing powers.”
This article provides insight into how art therapy helps in so many ways, including improving self-esteem and self-confidence, lowering anxiety and increasing insight and self-understanding.
There is also a list of supplies you may already have at home to engage your child (or yourself!) in at-home art projects.
Free Draw-Along Videos with Rob Biddulph’s
Kids of all ages will love illustrator Rob Biddulph’s draw-along videos of whimsical characters! They are posted on Twitter every week, and you can see them all here.
Fun Crafts and Projects from Crayola
Thanks to Sarah for sharing this page with us!
Instructional Art Videos for Kids
Check out Jarrett J. Krosoczk, author & illustrator, on YouTube for lots of instructional art videos for kids!
Free Online Drawing Videos with Wendy MacNaughton
Follow Wendy MacNaughton, “NYT bestselling Illustrator/friendly quarantine art teacher!” on Instagram for free and fun online drawing videos for kids!
Quarantine Art Club with Carson Ellis
Join illustrator Carson Ellis for Quarantine Art Club - a series of drawing prompts and videos for kids of all ages!
Sparkling Tin Lanterns | Ages 5+
“These sparkly lanterns light up a winter’s night and are festive gifts to bring to a holiday party. Make a different pattern for each person on your gift list.”
Ages 5+
Drawing Projects for Kids (or Grown-up Kids!)
This website offers LOTS of free tutorials with pictures and step by step “how-to” instructions to draw SO many different items from a hot air balloon, to half-face portraits to cakes - and so much more!
Free Projects & Videos
Follow Trisha Zemp, Stop motion artist and co-founder of @golden.coil, on Instagram for fun projects and videos for kids!
Free Outdoor Art Videos
“From building rock sculptures to creating collages made from organic materials, many artists incorporate nature into their work. This summer, encourage your students to explore the elements of art while in the great outdoors. Learn about line, shape, color, and texture while painting with water on the sidewalk, making flower collages, and creating sculptures on the playground.”
Melted Crayon Art | Ages 5-16
”Melting. It's a natural process that we can see everyday: the ice in a glass of water, the butter on bread right after it’s toasted, the candles on a birthday cake. Let’s try to melt crayons into a work of art!”
Ages 5-16
Crate Castle | Ages 4-8
”Upcycle your box into a castle with a drawbridge! Make the castle shown here, and then Invite your friends over to help make designs of your own.”
Ages 4-8
Rolled Picture Frame | Ages 9+
“Filled with photos of your kids, this DIY picture frame makes a great gift for grandparents. This isn’t a short project either so you’ll have plenty of quality time together!”
Ages 9+
Pencil Roll | Ages 5+
“Make this cute and colorful pencil roll to gift to your favorite artsy friend for year-round creativity.”
Ages 5+
Monster Mash-Up | Ages 3-9
“For several months every year, our Seattle skies are filled with gray clouds. So as a kindergarten teacher, I was always on the lookout for easy, rainy day activities that would make inevitable indoor recesses fun for my students. Hands down, Monster Mash Up was one of the kids' all-time favorite projects. Now that I have children of my own, I can officially declare this simple activity a winner. It's guaranteed entertainment at doctors' offices, restaurants and on airplanes.”
Ages 3-9
Hand-Stamped Book Covers | Ages 9-16
“As you start preparing your textbooks for back-to-school season, why not also have some DIY fun? With this project, you'll not only be able to protect your books, but also express your creativity for school and stand out from the crowd!”
Ages 9-16