Children are always thrilled to be free from that long school day but when they get home for the weekend or the Christmas holidays, it is never long before they are wondering what to do.
This is where you come in.
As a parent, babysitter, daycare worker, older (or younger) sibling, you have to find creative ways for the child to have fun and be entertained while at the same time, not take up time from your already busy schedule.
Fun arts and crafts can be unbelievably beneficial and valuable for children and kids of all ages.
Here are some ways that a child can benefit from simple kid crafts:

1. All children need a creative outlet in their life and crafting provides possibility for the children to use their imaginations to build creative arts and crafts, while also learning basic skills such as hand-eye coordination.
   
2. Arts and crafts also teaches children the importance of following directions and the consequences of not following them reinforces this when their arts and crafts idea project does not turn out as planned.
   
3. Playing crafts with children also has psychological benefits for the child.
   These benefits are crucial to the child's growth and maturation process but are commonly overlooked by most parents.
   
4. Crafting is also a great way to slow things down, wind down and have a calming afternoon with your child.
   
5. Creating serves as a huge confidence booster to teens and adolescents, as well as positively building on the child's self-esteem

Now that you know how beneficial crafting with your child can be, let us look at some of the fun and creative activities you can indulge in and have a good time playing arts and crafts with children.
There are some fun arts and crafts ideas for you and your children to try out at home, which include building Christmas Chains, Crackers, Fancy Snowflakes, Jingle Bell Bracelets and more.