5 Easy Art Activities for Kids to Do at Home This Weekend 

You do not need a full studio to spark creativity. These five easy art activities are simple, low-prep, and perfect for a weekend at home.

1. Crayon resist painting
Draw with white crayon, then paint over it with watercolor. 

2. Tissue paper collage
Cut or tear tissue paper into shapes and glue them onto cardstock to make colorful art.

3. Leaf and nature prints
Collect a few leaves from outside and use them to make rubbings or painted prints.

4. Handprint animals
Trace hands and turn them into fun animals, birds, or monsters.

5. Shape monster drawing
Give your child circles, squares, and triangles, then let them build a silly creature from shapes.

These activities build confidence, focus, and fine motor skills while keeping things simple for parents. If your child loves creating at home, weekly art classes can give them even more structure, encouragement, and creative growth.