If your child loves art, you’ve probably got markers, glitter, beads, glue sticks and popsicle sticks scattered all over your house. After all, no one wants to throw out something that might be used one day, and that includes every [ … ]
Preschool
Make an Art Supplies Caddy
Make a DIY Chalkboard
Even in the age of dry erase boards, there's something to be said about an old-fashioned chalkboard. With a few ingredients from your local hardware store, you can make and decorate your own chalkboard that will add a little pizazz to any playroom. Your kid will love it because she'll [ … ]
Make a Textured Name Plate
Whether you have siblings squabbling over territory or simply a kid proud of her domain, textured name plates are a great way to claim some space. Create a decorated name plate to hang on your preschooler's door and help her practice letter recognition and her small motor skills!
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Play Original Hopscotch!
The traditional objectives of this classic game are to toss a marker (a flat stone, a beanbag, etc.) onto each numbered square consecutively, to hop onto the single squares without putting the second foot down, and to skip the square where the marker has landed. But none of these objec [ … ]
Paint Like the Pros Using Pointillism!
If you've ever looked at an abstract painting in an art gallery and thought, "My kid could have done that!" you're not alone! But you've probably never strolled passed a Van Gogh or Seurat and thought the same thing. Well, don't underestimate your preschooler! This activity will introd [ … ]
Make a Word Quilt Collage
Early literacy skills built in the preschool years are crucial for later academic development in the elementary grades. This paper word quilt collage activity emphasizes letter recognition, oral language skills, and visual processing abilities.
Art and literacy often go hand in hand in [ … ]
Make a Straw-Blown Painting!
Kids love to experiment with cause and effect, and it's no secret that they love to paint, too. Put the 'fun' in 'funky' with this exciting project that harnesses their own breath to make art! It's simple--just get a straw, some paints, and a piece of paper and your child will be ready [ … ]
Craft a Sparkling Dreidel
During the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, families often play games with a dreidel--a four-sided spinning top. In this project, you'll craft a beautiful decoration out of popsicle sticks to create a sparkling dreidel to hang in the window! Whether you're celebrating the holiday or just lear [ … ]
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