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.