This kid-friendly travel game from J Sorelle Blog calls for painted shark rocks, seashells and permanent marker drawn onto drawstring bags. The sharks are easy to paint, and they add so much extra to this traditional game!
26 Creative Painting Ideas for Kids
Painting is a wonderful learning opportunity for children, especially when it’s a hands-on experience. Young kids first learn through coloring, painting and drawing. Sensory play helps them develop fine motor skills, build language and calm emotions. Plus there’s no better way for kids to understand what happens when you mix blue and yellow (green!) than to see the magic happen for themselves.
Painting is a fun way to let kids explore their creative side, learn about colors and give you a few minutes to reheat that second cup of coffee! Below we’ve gathered some creative painting ideas for kids that are sure to capture their hearts and imaginations.
Kids’ Art Coasters
There’s only so much space to hang artwork on a fridge, so we love the longevity of these coasters using kids art from Mod Podge Rocks Blog . Not only can they make the artwork, but they can use the decoupage glue to craft the coasters.
Garden Wind Chimes
Music and art meet with these supremely giftable garden wind chimes from Sugar, Spice and Glitter . Not only do your little ones get to make chimes with string beads and leather, but they get to explore a new painting technique called pour painting. What kid doesn’t love to squeeze a whole tube of paint?
55 Easy Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids to Make Mom Feel Special and Loved
From handprint vases and framed flowers to marble magnets and heart cards, these homemade DIYs and gift ideas are for crafty children of all ages.
By Marisa LaScala and Mariah Thomas Updated: Mar 10, 2023
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Crafts by Amanda/ A Piece of Rainbow
The perfect Mother’s Day gift doesn’t have to be store-bought (although you can never go wrong gifting her favorite flowers). In fact, kids can use their imagination to DIY a present that’ll have Mom or Grandma feeling extra special on their celebratory day. From handprint vases and flower felt magnets to egg-shaped coasters and pom-pom bouquets, these Mother’s Day crafts for kids will bring on all the tears, smiles and love.
These homemade crafts are one of the many Mother’s Day activities to entertain children of all ages. Toddlers, preschoolers, middle schoolers and teenagers can come together to DIY these fun projects, some of which double as Mother’s Day party decorations. We have homemade cards, including a few made of card stock and heart-shaped fingerprints; edible crafts, like tie-dye butter mint gems and chocolate pretzel flowers; and more practical gifts such as oyster shell dishes and rainbow clutches. And if you’re looking to save money by making use of household materials, you’ll find some ideas here too. A few of our favorites? A hand-dyed napkins and decorated mugs, which only require paint.
So, as you browse these easy Mother’s Day crafts, keep your child’s age in mind, along with Mom or Grandma’s interests. No matter what craft project you choose, you’re sure to brighten their day since it will be made with love.
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Floral Candlesticks
Mike Garten
Every time Mom lights these floral-patterned candlesticks, she’ll think of you. Supervise your little ones as they use alcohol to wipe any dust and debris from the candlesticks. Then, show them how to draw dots, flowers and patterns with paint markers and craft paint. Make sure one side is dry before turning the candle around to decorate the next.
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Embellished Bow Basket
Mike Garten
One of the easiest crafts on our list, this embellished bow basket features fun iron-on patches and stenciled monograms. Cut a length of ribbon (we used 3″ wired ribbon) to create the large bow. Attach decorative patches — flowers, smiley faces, rainbows and hearts — using fabric glue.
