Welcome to NurtureStore’s index of children’s art activities by age.
Children’s art activities by age
NurtureStore’s index of children’s art activities by age gives you engaging art lessons for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, the elementary grades / primary years, and for tweens and teens.
All the activities are easy to do and use simple materials, making them accessible for all. The lessons have been developed with children at home, in homeschool and through our art workshops, so we know they work well and are loved by kids.
You’ll also find our range of best-selling art curricula which are a great option if you want ready-made lesson plans, ready to teach.
This article is part of our children’s art lessons and craft activities.
Ready-made art lessons, all in one place
The best and easiest way to teach great art lessons is to use our ready-made art curricula. Choose from:
Art Spark: This kit gives you everything you need to get started with art and develop a rich and creative art practice with your children. 30+ inspiring process art projects, famous art, world culture, practical tips, and endless possibilities! See more and get your copy here.
Exploring Great Artists: This book gives you everything you need to teach an exciting art program inspired by the great artists of the world. With profiles of each artist, materials lists, lesson plans, and creative, hands-on art projects for every featured artist you’ll easily be able to deliver engaging and educational art lessons. See more and get your copy here.
Diversify Your Art Curriculum: This art curriculum bundle of five ebooks gives you everything you need to teach 25 art projects inspired by contemporary artists of colour from four continents. See more and get your copy here.
Color Theory Art Lessons: This curriculum gives you all the resources you need to learn about the color wheel and color theory and enjoy hands-on, easy, creative art projects for every lesson. It includes art history, famous artist profiles, and wider cross-curricular lessons in science, math, language arts and world culture, plus bonus printables and posters. See more and get your copy here.
Children’s art activities by age and stage
Art activities for babies: birth to 18 months
Easy baby art activities that connect your youngest artist with their senses, the joy of exploring, and the fun of joining in with family art adventures.
Art activities for toddlers: 18 months to 3 years
Bring on the twos and threes with these easy toddler art activities.
Art activities for preschoolers: 3 to 5 years
Enjoy these easy preschool art activities to develop your children’s budding creativity.
Art activities for elementary ages: 5 to 11 years
Once children are in the elementary grades / primary years, they can enjoy exploring the rich world of art materials and techniques. This is the time to introduce famous art and artists, and keep enjoying crafting for the holidays.
Art activities for tweens and teens
Art activities for tweens and teenagers can offer valuable lessons about history, society and politics and give them a creative way to explore who they are and where they come from. Enjoy these art lessons which help tweens and teens develop both their art practice and themselves.
More children’s art lessons and craft activities
Use NurtureStore’s extensive resources to find more great art lessons and craft activities for your children:
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