Craft a Clothespin Bug
This activity is a creative and fun way to boosts a child's motor skills while giving her a lasting toy.
Bead Colorful Solstice Snowflakes
As the gloom of the shortest day creeps in, treat your child to an extra special pre-Christmas treat: beading supplies to create beautiful snowflake ornaments!
Play Portable Pinball!
Is your child an arcade game enthusiast? Make road trips a breeze and improve her hand-eye coordination by showing her how to make this take-anywhere pinball game!
Self-Portrait Project
Modigliani created portraits of people around him in his unique figurative style. Your child can create a portrait in the style of Modigliani with the help of oil pastels!
Paint Like the Pros Using Pointillism!
Use this fun painting activity to teach your preschooler about pointillism, an art form that uses many small dots of primary colors to make a picture!
Build a Shoe Box Dream House
Your child can build the home of her dreams by creating a truly imaginative model. She'll get to draft her own blueprints to design her masterpiece!
Make Mud Brick Buildings
Young kids love the tactility of mud, and chances are your preschooler has already gotten into his fair share of mud adventures. Why not join in the fun (and make it educational while you're at it)?
Make ABC Sponge Stamps!
Add some variety to your child's letter learning by making these darling sponge stamps together, great for different alphabet fun!
Build an Edible Ancient Temple!
Make your own architectural masterpiece with supplies from the pantry. Your temple may not be quite as impressive as the real thing, but it'll be twice as delicious!
Make Starry Night Greeting Cards
Got a child inspired by the stars above? Show him how to make his own cards, embellished with dazzling constellations, giant galaxies, and radiant planets.
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