Welcome to our list of the best hands on art projects you can easily do at home or in the classroom. These are totally “do-able” art activities that use common art supplies. Of course, you can also do them anywhere, with scout groups, library programs, summer camps, and so many more places! You will love these fun and simple art projects that will develops kids’ creativity! Bonus, make sure to grab our free 7 days of printable art challenge ideas too!
EASY ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS
FUN ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS
What are some good art projects? We love these art activities below for a few good reasons!
- Simple art projects provide the perfect opportunity to connect with your kiddos, and they are suitable for children of all ages. Good art activities can be as much fun with your three-year-old (working together) as they can be with your 12-year-old (although a great independent project too)!
- Use common art supplies that make art doable on a budget! And for home!
- Both playful and engaging, each of these creative art activities offers lots of learning opportunities.
- Below you will find easy to set up art ideas that can be done in 15 to 30 minutes or longer if desired!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR FREE 7 DAY ART ACTIVITY CHALLENGE!
HOW DOES THIS ART CHALLENGE WORK?
My best advice is to take it day by day! Although there is not a specific order to the activities, one challenge has you taking pictures for a whole week. Get started the first day and add a photo to it each day after that while completing the other art projects!
Also before you get started, determine which supplies you already have and which ones you still need. Many art supplies can be used interchangeably.
- Print out the challenges!
- Gather supplies!
- Get started!
Tip: Do you have older kids who can help younger kids with these challenges? This is a great way for families to connect. Makes a great quiet time activity too!
FUN ART PROJECTS FOR KIDS
Feeling excited to start making art with your kiddos? I hope you are because we have an amazing line up of creative art activities your kids will love. Click on the links or on the images below to get the full instructions for each art activity.
DIY Scratch Art Self Portrait Ideas Salt Dough Beads Mandala Art
FAMOUS ARTISTS
Learn about some of the most famous artists, and teach your kiddos to create their own masterpieces with our simple and do-able art projects. From Piet Monet, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock and more.
Monet Sunflowers Self Portrait With Tape Dali Sculpture Mondrian Art Escher Art Frida Kahlo Leaf Project Kandinsky Tree Splatter Painting Leaf Pop Art Starry Night Michelangelo Fresco Painting Lorna Simpson Collage Crazy Hair Painting Flowers Pop Art Newspaper Craft
HANDPRINT ART
Make an unique and personalized piece of artwork with these easy handprint craft ideas.
Handprint Collage Handprint Flowers Handprint Wreath New Year Handprint Craft Handprint Winter Tree
HOMEMADE PAINT
Whether you have a kiddo who is a budding Picaso or just want to keep the little one busy for the afternoon with a non toxic paint, homemade paint is super easy to make yourself. Better yet show your kiddos how to mix up their own paint. Kids will love the texture of homemade paints, and these paints make for a fantastic and sensory-rich art experience for kids of all ages.
Finger Painting DIY Watercolors 
Puffy Paint Flour Paint Snow Paint Edible Paint
PRESCHOOL ART
Preschool art is much more than making a mess and is also more rewarding than the normal preschool craft activities. Just like our science activities for preschoolers, our preschool art projects are totally do-able and use simple supplies. See them create their own personal masterpieces and experience a sense of wonder and accomplishment all at the same time!
Rainbow In A Bag Snowflake Painting Rainbow Tape Resist Art Skittles Painting Ice Cube Painting Bubble Wrap Prints
PROCESS ART
Process art focuses on the creative process rather than the final product or outcome. These type of art projects will be open ended, flexible and sometimes even a bit messy! Here are some of our favorite process art activities for developing creativity in kids.
Marble Painting Tie Dyed Paper Pinecone Painting Magnet Painting Blow Painting Bubble Painting Zentangle Art Paper Sculptures
STEAM ACTIVITIES
STEM + Art = STEAM! When kids combine STEM and art, they can really explore their creative side from painting to sculpture! These easy art projects incorporate art and science for a truly fun experience. Great for preschoolers to elementary who may not be keen on art and crafts.
Coffee Filter Flowers Salt Painting Salad Spinner Art Paper Towel Art Art Bots Baking Soda Paint Glow In The Dark Jellyfish Rain Painting 
LEGO Sun Prints Fizzy Hearts Watercolor Galaxy Marbled Paper
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR FREE 7 DAY ART ACTIVITY CHALLENGE!
15+ Process Art Projects for Kids
[…] printable using a few basic supplies. The key to success is in the shape! Explore do-able art activities for kids below and let’s get […]