10 Very Doable At-Home Art Projects For Kids (That Won't Stress Parents Out)
As more schools close, here's what families are making together at home.

With the coronavirus outbreak continuing to close down schools, parents (myself included 👋) are looking for ways to keep their kids busy, entertained, and learning at home each day.
To help, I asked Pinterest to share their top-pinned DIY arts and crafts projects right now. All of these activities have surged in popularity on their site over the past few weeks. They're also all easy, inexpensive — and designed to keep your toddlers and kids occupied. (For at least a little bit!) 🎨
1. Cactus Pet Rocks

All you need: Rocks, paint + brush, googly eyes, small pot or container.
Instructions: Cactus Pet Rocks
2. Colorful Calming Jars

All you need: Jars, baby oil, water, food coloring, toothpick.
Instructions: Calm Down Jars
3. Egg Carton Flowers

All you need: Egg carton, paint + brush, scissors, straw, glue.
Instructions: Egg Carton Flowers
4. Easy Folded Butterfly

All you need: Paper, scissors, string.
Instructions: Easy Folded Butterfly
5. DIY Duct Tape Cube

All you need: Wooden cubes, duct tape or washi tape.
Instructions: DIY Duct Tape Cube
6. Homemade Playdough

All you need: Marshmallows, coconut oil, corn starch, food coloring.
Instructions: Homemade Playdough
7. Sensory Bags

All you need: Zip-top bag, hair gel, food coloring, filler of choice (letters, sprinkles, etc).
Instructions: Sensory Bags
8. Aquarium Mason Jars

All you need: Jar, water, food coloring, aquarium fish or plants, glycerin (optional).
Instructions: Aquarium Mason Jars
9. Tin Can Owls

All you need: Can, felt, yarn, paint, googly eyes, bottlecaps, glue, scissors.
Instructions: Tin Can Owls
10. Velcro Building Sticks

All you need: Craft sticks, velcro dots.
Instructions: Velcro Building Sticks