Looking for exciting and creative ways to keep your children entertained during the school holidays? Art projects for kids are a fantastic way to inspire creativity, build confidence, and keep little hands busy! Whether you’re a parent, educator, or vacation care coordinator, having a go-to list of engaging activities is essential. At Vacation Care Australia, we specialise in kids activity programs that spark imagination and offer fun-filled days designed to support both play and learning.
Here are 9 fun art projects for kids that are perfect for home or vacation care settings — and a great reason to explore our range of vacation care activities!
1. Paper Plate Animals
Transform ordinary paper plates into colorful animals using paint, googly eyes, and recycled craft supplies. This hands-on activity teaches kids about different animals while encouraging creativity and storytelling.
2. DIY Tie-Dye T-Shirts
A classic vacation care favourite! Kids love choosing colours and creating their own wearable art. It’s a messy but memorable project perfect for an outdoor art session.
3. Nature Collages
Take kids on a nature walk and let them collect leaves, flowers, and twigs. Back at base, they can use their findings to create beautiful collages. It’s a simple way to combine outdoor fun with artistic exploration.
4. Salt Painting
Using glue, salt, and watercolour paint, kids can create stunning, textured artwork. This sensory-rich activity is ideal for younger kids and promotes fine motor skills.
5. Mosaic Art with Recycled Materials
Cut up old magazines, coloured paper, or cardboard to create mosaic art. It’s eco-friendly and allows children to experiment with patterns and colours.
6. Clay Creatures
Let kids sculpt their own mini monsters, animals, or characters using air-dry clay. This activity encourages imaginative play and hands-on creativity.
7. Marble Painting
Place paper in a tray, add blobs of paint, and roll marbles across the surface. The end result is a vibrant, abstract masterpiece—and a whole lot of fun watching it come together.
8. Handprint Art
From trees to fish to family portraits, handprint art is a timeless project that’s perfect for all ages. It’s also a lovely keepsake for parents!
9. DIY Puppets and Puppet Theatre
Encourage storytelling through art by having kids make their own puppets using socks, felt, or paper bags. They can even perform their own puppet shows—great for building confidence and teamwork.
Why Choose Vacation Care Australia?
Our carefully curated vacation care programs are packed with engaging kids activities like these and more. With a focus on creativity, safety, and fun, we help make every school holiday exciting and stress-free for both kids and caregivers.
Whether you’re booking for a school group or looking to enrich your child’s holiday with educational fun, Vacation Care Australia offers art projects for kids and a wide variety of creative workshops designed to entertain and inspire.