Preschool Arts and Crafts Activities
Looking for games and activities to keep your little guy busy? Preschool is all about developing the skills to get your kid ready for kindergarten. From reading activities that get your child comfortable with the alphabet, to math activities that get her counting and sorting, we've got fresh ideas to keep your kid learning on the fly, all year long.
These paper pumpkins will make festive centerpieces in your home this Halloween season.
Stringing beads is a fun way to give boredom the boot. Plus, it helps kids practice a key skill...patterning. You can buy a sack of beads at any craft store. But here are 3 inexpensive ways for kids to make their own beads, from scratch.
More arts and crafts activities for preschool:
Create Thumbprint Christmas Cards
These homemade thumbprint cards are as personalized as it gets, and your child will love using his prints to make holiday magic!
Make a Homemade Snow Globe
Is there anything more enticing to a young child than a snow globe? Hereâs a snow globe that your kids can not only play with â they can make it themselves!
Make a Blow Painting
There is no denying that preschoolers love to paint. Let your little one have fun painting by blowing the paint around on the paper rather than using a paintbrush. The result will be a fabulously abstract piece of art!
Make a Fabric Collage
Want a fun craft project that will get your child using his senses? Create a colorful, abstract piece of art with your child! Besides being an exercise for the senses, it’s a perfect way to reuse old clothes.
Lace the ABCs!
Lacing is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination, which will help later with writing. Turn it into a fun preschool art project, by stringing up some ABC's!
Homemade Gifts: Make Snowman Soup!
When it’s cold and blustery outside, nothing tastes better than a warm cup of cocoa! This measuring and mixing project is perfect for young children and makes a fun holiday gift for teachers and friends.
Make Your Own Menorah
Hanukkah menorahs come in all sizes and shapes, but when it comes to kids' celebrations, the best is always handmade. Here's how to help your preschooler make a simple menorah!
Decorate Your Own Lampshade
Here’s a home decorating project that makes personalization affordable, easy and enough fun that you won’t mind switching from pirates to firefighters in three weeks: decorating your own lampshade!
Make Holiday Napkin Rings
Your child can help you make these festive napkin rings, which make for a fun arts and crafts project that will keep your child busy while you set the holiday table!
Make an Egg Carton Advent Calendar
This homemade advent calendar, stocked with sweet treats and little gifts, may make the month of December go a little faster. Plus, it will help your preschooler practice counting, an important foundation for kindergarten math.
