5 Easy Crafts for Kids to Do at Home During Quarantine and Homeschooling

One of my favorite methods to craft, particularly now, is using what I have around the house. Craft projects are a great way to break up the day, especially with kids now being home and not having actual classes to attend.

Knowing that an art project is on the homeschool schedule will help them to look forward to the fun part of the day, especially now that mom (or dad) is also the teacher and asking them to be serious with their remote school work. When arts and crafts time finally comes around, they will know that it is time to release some of that bottled up energy and channel their favorite artist.

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DIY Cardboard Projects

Since so many of us are having things delivered — lets put those cardboard boxes to good use. Time to build a fort! If you have a hot glue gun, you can get pretty creative. Cardboard can also make for fun costumes such as medieval armor, swords, and crowns. No glue gun? Masking tape will work!

You name it! There are so many fun and crafty ways to reuse those annoying shipping boxes. Since I am a bit serious about my box projects, I like to use this cardboard box cutter.
Fun with Sculpey

Sculpey will keep the kids entertained for hours, and if you are looking for an afterschool project (meaning you get a break), this is an excellent way for the older kids to keep busy and away from screen time. A favorite go-to site for crafts I often visit for my students is Meri Cherry Art Studio, and their Seven-layer Cake is a fun project for the kids. My kids love this machine for their Sculpey projects. If you have a pasta machine, you can also use this as well.
Reuse and Create Art with Cardboard

Another use for cardboard or old birthday party bags (turn inside out) is to use them as canvases! For paint, washables are best for the littles and acrylics for the older kids. I also like getting colors such as white, black, and some hot pink and have the kids make their colors.
Rosie Revere Engineer Book

I like to add reading to appreciate the art of invention, which Rosie is a problem solver who uses her wit and creativity to solve problems. A perfect read for kids from Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
Yarn and Sticks

A fun and easy craft project is to use a stick and yarn. Yarn can be any length — let the kids experiment with it — they’ll figure it out. It can also be cut shorter after it’s on the stick. And to tie it into a loop — make a “u” and pull the ends through.

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

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Monster Mini Golf

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Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.