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The ArtsBot Blog: Craft Ideas & Inspiration for Kids
DIY Crafts for Kids: Easy, Creative, Screen-Free Activities with ArtsBot
Looking for DIY crafts for kids that are fun, easy, creative, and screen-free? ArtsBot makes it simple for children to turn creative time into a hands-on adventure.
How Squishies Can Help Children Manage Anxiety: The Sweet Benefits of The ArtsBot Cupcake Squishie
The ArtsBot Cupcake Squishie combines creativity, sensory play, and screen-free fun in one delightful activity, helping children express themselves while enjoying moments of calm.
Why Screen-Free Creativity Matters More Than Ever: How Arts & Crafts Help Children Thrive
Parents are busier than ever, yet they still want meaningful activities they can enjoy with their children. Our well-designed craft kits remove the guesswork by providing everything needed in one package.
Baby, It’s Hot Outside! Screen-Free Summer Activities to Beat the Heat
At The ArtsBot, we believe that the best screen-free summer activities inspire creativity, encourage imagination, and keep children happily engaged for hours.
Grandparent's Gift Guide: Thoughtful Presents That Don't Use Batteries
Looking for meaningful gifts for grandchildren that don't beep, flash or need charging? This grandparent's guide is full of thoughtful, screen-free ideas.
The Best Indoor Activities for Kids When It's Too Hot to Play Outside
Stuck inside on a hot summer day? Forts, kitchen science, crafts and more. These screen-free indoor activities will keep kids happy until sundown.
The Quiet Trend: Why Old-School Toys Are Having a Moment Again
Arts & crafts and puzzles are leading the U.S. toy industry's 2025 comeback. Here's why parents are reaching past the screens for hands-on play again.
The Best Craft Kits for Kids in 2026: Birthday Parties, Summer Travel & Screen-Free Gifts
Discover the best craft kits for kids, perfect for birthday parties, summer travel, and screen-free gifts that build creativity, focus and fine motor skills.
Screens Out, Crafts In: A Parent's Guide for 2026
As schools cut back on classroom screens, here's how parents can bring the same screen-free energy home with hands-on craft kits kids actually love.
Colour Under the Stars: The Camping Craft That Becomes a Keepsake
After a big day outdoors, children need more than a screen to wind down. Here's the campfire craft that does it better and comes home with them.
Pack, Explore, Create: Why the Donut Tote Bag Is the Best Thing You'll Pack This Summer
The Donut Tote Bag is more than a beach accessory - it's a craft kit, a collection bag, and a creative adventure, all in one lightweight tote your child can carry themselves.
Why Hands-Busy Activities Matter in Everyday Family Life
Discover why hands-busy activities help children feel calmer, more focused, and more settled in everyday family life, with simple screen-free creative ideas.
Building Confidence One Small Project at a Time
Discover how crafting helps children build confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills through simple screen-free creative projects.
How Crafting Helps Children Feel Calm and Focused
Discover why crafting can help children feel calmer and more focused, plus simple low-pressure activity ideas for home and travel.
How to Create a Portable Craft Box for Kids at Home or On the Go
Discover how to create a portable craft box for travel, restaurants, and waiting rooms, with free printables and simple screen-free activity ideas from The ArtsBot.
The Narwhal – Revealing the Arctic Legend at Monmouth Museum
The Monmouth Museum in Middletown, New Jersey, in partnership with the Smithsonian, is hosting Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend, and we’re thrilled to announce that ArtsBot’s Narwhal Wristlet will be featured as part of this exciting collaboration!
Color your Own Pajamas: How Kids Feel Cozy and Happy in Them
Introducing Color Your Own Pajamas with The ArtsBot! Where we help kids turn their pajamas into a creative fun project, pajamas are more than just sleepwear—they help set the tone for rest, play, and creativity.
ArtsBot Travel-Friendly Coloring Kits: Relaxation on the Go
Our range of ArtsBot kits, whether it is the Narwhal Wristlet or Donut Tote, make the perfect travel companions: less fidgeting, fewer meltdowns, and more peaceful moments for the whole family.
The Wonderful Benefits of Playing with Colors for Children
Children are naturally drawn to colors from the moment they begin to recognize the world around them. Bright hues captivate their attention, but playing with colors isn't just fun and visually stimulating; it’s also incredibly beneficial for their development.
Fostering Parent-Child Bonding Through Art
Learn how engaging in arts and crafts with your children enhances bonding, communication, and creative teamwork within the family.
5 Creative Birthday Party Themes Using The ArtsBot Kits
Plan a memorable birthday party with unique themes centered around our ArtsBot kits, ensuring fun and creativity for every child attending.
🎨 Monthly Craft Calendar: Fun Projects for Every Season
If you’re looking for creative ways to keep kids engaged year-round — whether you’re indoors on a rainy day, heading to camp, or settling into the school year — this monthly craft calendar is your new best friend.
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Museums in the US (And What to Do There)
We’ve rounded up 10 of the most kid-friendly museums across the U.S. – each packed with hands-on exhibits, colourful spaces, and endless opportunities for curious minds to explore.
How Teachers and Camp Leaders Are Using ArtsBot Kits in the Classroom
Discover how teachers and camp leaders are using ArtsBot kits to spark creativity, calm chaos, and keep kids happily engaged — with zero prep and zero mess.
Screen-Free Summer: Fun Crafting Activities for Rainy Days
Crafting isn’t just a way to pass the time; it’s a way to spark imagination, build confidence, and create meaningful moments. When children get stuck into a creative activity, they’re not just making something — they’re learning, problem-solving, and expressing themselves.
How to Create a Mini Craft Corner at Home (Even in Small Spaces)
Every parent knows that “I’m bored!” can strike at any time — and often when you least expect it. But what if you had a creative zone right at home where your child could explore, make, and play independently? The best part?
You don’t need a playroom or a Pinterest-perfect craft studio to make it happen.
Why Crafting Is More Than Just Fun: The Science Behind Arts and Crafts
When kids dive into a craft kit—scissors snipping, glue drying, markers uncapped—it might look like simple playtime. But behind the googly eyes and glitter lies something much deeper: real learning, emotional growth, and powerful brain development.
Why The ArtsBot’s Craft Kits Are Perfect for Museum Gift Shops
Picture this: you're wandering through the echoing halls of a museum with your little one, and they're fascinated… for about 12 minutes. Then come the wiggles. The restlessness. The desperate hunt for snacks.
Big Ideas for Small Minds: The Benefits of Museums For Children
Walk through the doors of a museum with a child, and something magical happens. Eyes widen. Questions bubble up. Curiosity sparks. Museums aren’t just places where history, science, and art are stored — they’re launchpads for learning, wonder, and imagination.
Love, Hearts, and Creativity: The ArtsBot Valentine’s Day Crafting Fun!
We love crafting, and crafting is great for kids! True arts and crafts activities are screen-free, which is why we love them so much.
Your 2025 Travel Checklist
I always take a bunch of Artsbot kits to give to away on the plane. Our kits are awesome, keeps kids occupied and away from the screen. And of course, they are TSA compliant. It’s all in the bag! And best of all, we will be introducing some new products this year so stay tuned.
