Use contact paper for no-mess painting. You can even use your whole body, without making a mess.

Make a nature collection out of found objects in your own back yard.

Use contact paper, tissue paper, and tape then watch how the light makes your collage come alive.

Use your hands, utensils, or food coloring to explore the properties of this funky foam.

Design and create structures with your collection of unusual building materials.

Cut thin craft foam into shapes and make designs.

Make a paper smoothie using a blender, scrap paper, water, tools, a tray, glitter, and your imagination.

Make perfect play dough at home then use it to craft anything you can think of!

Arrange ribbons, papers, and fabrics on contact paper to create your collage.  

Cut tubes to create tubes and ramps. Build runs, tunnels, and more.

Paint using cardstock or poster board, tissue paper (not bleed-­proof), paint brushes, and water.

Collect bottle caps and make a beautiful bottle cap collage. What will you create?

Mix colors and experiment with the eye droppers. 

Make finger puppets, decorate to add personality, and put on a play.

Weave designs, make shapes, or just practice the ins and outs of this classic art form. 

Use markers to design a superhero cape for the hero in YOU.

Make an instrument and cue up your favorite songs and shake along.

Use tape to draw and create larger than life designs. 

Create shadow puppets and put on a show using these materials from around your home.

Create a DIY shaker with beans, popcorn kernels, rice! Experiment - what materials make what sounds?

Build a robot using recycled materials then bring them to life with sound effects and stories.

Use googly eyes to turn any household item into your new friend!

Use cardboard, paper, and straws to create a building and test it out.

Look at yourself in the mirror. Explore all the emotions your face can express and try to draw them, too.

Make your own pop-up card and send it to someone special.

Transform stones into characters and settings. Then bring your story to life!

Go on a neighborhood walk together and observe to create your Neighborhood Block at home.