Crafts For Kids

Supplies Twigs or sticks, 6–12” long Garden clippers Scissors Twine or yarn Variety of grasses, flowers and plants with long stems. (I used buttercup, euryops, geranium, lavender, rosemar . . .

Creating and maintaining a nature journal is a fun, relaxing and educational activity for children (and adults) that encourages time outdoors and connection with nature. There is no right way to kee . . .

Spring is an excellent time for nature-inspired art projects for kids. This month’s “Art with Alyssa” project provides instructions to make nature pendants, which make wonderful gifts for . . .

Brighten up a spring or summer day with a smiling sun craft made with colorful yarn and glue. This project also makes a festive Cinco de Mayo decoration. Get creative and make your own unique design . . .

Celebrate Earth Day by doing an art project at home and participating in local Earth Day events around San Diego. Discussion Points for Teachers/Parents How to take care of the planet—Reduce, . . .

It’s really fun to craft your own mini books. They make thoughtful gifts for birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and more, or a unique place to record your own ideas and quotes. There is lot . . .

Make a festive decoration with this quick and easy DIY project for your Cinco de Mayo celebration at home.Supplies 6 sheets of tissue paper (10” x 20”)Several sheets of black paper or cardstockR . . .

These fun Star Wars-inspired art projects require just paint, cardboard, egg cartons and a little imagination to create three-dimensional portraits of Baby Yoda, Boba Fett and BB-8. They serve as wh . . .

Show mom how much she is appreciated this Mother’s Day with a decorated mason jar full of love! Supplies Empty mason jar with lid Scraps of colored/patterned paper Pieces of ribbon or strin . . .

Make Mom extra happy this Mother's Day with the gift of photos, messages and mementos organized into one handmade book from the kids. Supplies: Kids’ school papers, letters, artwork, cards, etc.2 . . .

  Marble painting is a great art project that encourages eye-hand coordination and muscle control. It’s fun to experiment with different colors and designs and it’s easy to adapt the project . . .

Create beautiful outdoor art using homemade paintbrushes from plants and items found in nature.Tips for Teachers/ParentsTeach children to respect living plants and only use found or discarded flower . . .

We don’t know many kids who can resist jumping in rain puddles. And since we don’t get rain puddles too often in San Diego, it’s a particularly unique and special activity! Why not commemorate . . .

This art project is inspired by the works of Justin Sterling, a Black artist who had an art installation at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park in 2023 called Chapel of the Rocks. L . . .