Activity Craft Holidays

Andrea Martelle Andrea lives in Cumberland, Maine with her family. Previous to working at the Artful Parent, she taught Kindergarten for many years, working with English Language Learners and she also spent time teaching at a local children’s art studio....

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a Jean-Michel Basquiat art project for kids. He was a musician, graffiti artist and poet, but most famous for his expressive paintings. More about this Jean-Michel Basquait Art Project for Kids Jean-Michel...

Try this beautiful version of the melting ice experiment from the book Play Make Create by Meri Cherry. It involves adding color to melting ice tunnels and making beautiful ice sculptures.  Updated January 2024 We are big fans of mixing...

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Snowy City Tutorial Video and Coloring Page. The swirly sky is a nod to Van Gogh’s famous Starry Night painting. Snowy City Painting Snowy City Tutorial Video The...

Note: This is the general process that I use. Feel free to take what you like from these instructions and ad lib the rest. Make it your own process! I’ll include some ideas for different formats and processes at the...

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a New Year Drawing and a New Year Coloring Page. It’s fun to draw them in 3D! If you think your students have spent a bit too much time on their keyboards...

Learn how to make a gingerbread house with graham crackers and host a party for festive fun! Updated November 2023 Last year I started a new holiday tradition because we needed something festive, social and fun enough that even my...

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Cindy Lou Who and Cindy Lou Who Coloring Page. Cindy Lou Who from Whoville Fans of the classic Grinch book now have some help in learning how to draw...

Andrea Martelle Andrea lives in Cumberland, Maine with her family. Previous to working at the Artful Parent, she taught Kindergarten for many years, working with English Language Learners and she also spent time teaching at a local children’s art studio....

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Christmas Gnome and a Christmas Gnome Coloring Page. Gnomes are mythological creatures that have originated in Nordic folklore. Today they are associated with the Christmas season and are said...