Arts, Crafts, & Activities
That You Can Do At Home!
“Social distancing” can be tough, but we’ve found some great “do at home” arts, crafts, & activities for you to do to pass the time and to get your creativity flowing! Most can be done with basic supplies that you have on hand at home and we have included links* to provide more information!
We would LOVE to see what you create! Tag us on Facebook or Instagram or send pictures to arts@thervierhousewv.org. If you share with us, we will highlight your picture on social media! #trhartathome
*Please note, we are not affiliated with the links provided
Make your own Board Game
Use a pizza box, cereal box, poster board, paper roll, construction paper or other types of cardboard or paper to make your very own board game at home!
PaPer AirPlane Game
Grab a piece of paper and a piece of cardboard (cereal boxes work great) to make this fun paper airplane game that the whole family can enjoy. Don’t forget to color your airplane and make it uniquely yours!
Salt Dough
This 3-ingredient recipe is sure to helps kids work on their kitchen skills, as well as their creativity. Kids can play with salt dough like play-doh, make shapes and designs, and even paint them once they have set.
To make colored salt dough with food coloring - use this recipe.
Paper Roll Crafts
As you use the last of a roll of bath tissue or paper towel, don’t toss the cardboard roll! There are tons of crafts that you can make out of it instead!
FEROCIOUS Paper Creatures
Make ‘surprise’ art by creating a creature with a hidden, fold out mouth!
Newspaper Crafts
Have an old newspaper laying around? Great! Turn those boring black and white pages into something fun and colorful!
Cupcake Liner Flowers
Have cupcake liners in the pantry? Make art with them by creating cupcake liner flowers!
Find a more simple, scissor-free version here.
Paper Plate Crafts
Have paper plates on hand? You can use them for arts & crafts too!
Upcycled Crafts
Upcycle your tin cans, egg cartons, paper rolls and more to make something fun and creative!
Egg carton Crafts
Have an empty egg carton on hand? Great! Did you know there are a bunch of fun crafts that you can make from it!? Click on “Learn More” below to get some ideas!