Art Therapy Activities for Kids

Turn meltdowns into masterpieces-75+ creative activities to help kids feel, express & healTalking to kids about big emotions isn't always easy-but drawing, painting, building, and pretending? That's their language.Created by nationally recognized art therapist Erica Curtis (LMFT, ATR-BC), Art Therapy Activities for Kids offers 75+ fun, clinically informed exercises for children ages 6 to 9. Whether your child is anxious, overwhelmed, or just needs a safe outlet, these activities help them build confidence, express feelings, and manage stress-all through creative play.Trusted by parents, praised by therapists, and loved by educators.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."e;This is a must-read for parents seeking creative and engaging tools to explore together with their kids."e; -Risa Williams, therapist and authorPerfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and homeschoolers, Art Therapy Activities for Kids turns art time into healing time-no experience needed.