Art Therapy Activities for Kids: 75 Evidence-Based Art Projects to Improve Behavior, Build Social Skills, and Boost Emotional Resilience

Build social-emotional skills with art therapy activities for kids ages 6 to 9

Making art is a great way for kids to sort through their emotions and learn how to solve problems in creative ways. This standout choice among art therapy books for kids is filled with activities for you and your child, whether you’re looking for a fun weekend activity with high social-emotional value or you need in-the-moment strategies for resolving conflict. Together, you’ll learn how to harness the power of art to soothe worries, get organized, ease transitions, and much more!

Lots of ways to get creative–Explore projects organized by artform: drawing and painting, building and sculpting, cutting and pasting, dancing and music making, and acting and storytelling. Art therapy activities made easy–Each activity includes a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips. Keep an eye out for discussion questions to inspire deeper conversations with your child! Simple materials–There’s no need to buy fancy or expensive materials for these activities! You might even have most of them on hand, like paper, pens, construction paper, and a device to play music.

Encourage good behavior and help your child thrive with Art Therapy Activities for Kids!