Weave a Colorful Yarn Mosaic
While most common mosaics use stone or glass, this project for preschoolers relies on the more suitable substances of yarn and non-toxic glue. In this activity, encourage your child to practice her scissor skills and help her weave a beautiful and bright yarn mosaic.
Bake a Batch of Crispy Kisses
This recipe makes rice crispy treats, wrapped like giant chocolate kisses, and it gives kids a reason to practice writing, too!
Paper Plate Art: Sunny Side Up!
Looking for something to do on a rainy day? Let the sun in! This project uses supplies you probably already have in the house and turns them into a sunshiny project that will work your preschooler's fine motor skills (the muscles in the hand they need to strengthen to learn to write.)
Make Flower Pot Music
Turn flower pots into a unique musical instrument! Your child will be a musician in no time with this activity that teaches him about music and sound.
Make Your Own Scratch Prints
Making prints can be a fun and exciting way to introduce the young child to the artistic process. Here's an activity that uses household materials to let any preschooler create multiple masterpiece scratch prints!
Make a Valentine Lollypop Greeting
Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.
Count Up to a One Dollar Word
Celebrate the 100th day of school by counting (and spelling) your way to a "$1.00" word!
Play Musical Motor Stations
Take some of the spirit of musical chairs and incorporate it into an indoor obstacle course of sorts.
Play with Pasta...and Learn to Write
Pasta makes a great dinner, but it can also be used to teach kids proper letter formation! In this easy crafts activity, you'll help your child become aware of the way letters should be formed-- all with a little pasta and glue.
Tell a Story with Character Cubes!
Storytelling is a great way for kindergartners to develop their speaking and writing skills. In this activity, get your child to start sharing by creating Character Cubes! Just roll these dice and start spinning stories!
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