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

Turn meltdowns into masterpieces―75+ creative activities to help kids feel, express & heal

Talking 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.

"This is a must-read for parents seeking creative and engaging tools to explore together with their kids." ―Risa Williams, therapist and author

Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and homeschoolers, Art Therapy Activities for Kids turns art time into healing time―no experience needed. 

ERICA CURTIS, LMFT, ATR-BC, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and board-certified art therapist with a private practice in Southern California. She is an award-winning author, internationally sought speaker, and consultant on creative approaches to well-being. Erica has been cited in over 100 media outlets. She’s also a mom of three. Learn more about Erica at therapywitherica.com.