What are some ideas for children's arts and crafts?

Some ideas for children's arts and crafts are decorative strings, papier mache masks and clay resist art. These craft projects are simple and use cheap, easy-to-find materials such as paper, paint and clay.

Decorative strings of many different shapes and themes, such as rainforest vines, flags and gingerbread people can be made to hang around a room, notes Enchanted Learning. Papier mache masks take a few days to dry. They are an appropriate project for a middle school-aged child, according to Education.com. Clay resist art uses clay on paper to create patterns of blank space on the page, as the clay has paint-resistant properties, says Babble Dabble Do.