The 5 Senses Arts & crafts Resources

Shaving Cream Paintings

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Kindergarten

Science

Activity

Make a Magnet Painting

Activity

Make a Magnet Painting

Here is a kindergarten activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.

Kindergarten

Science

Activity

Chromatography for Kids

Activity

Chromatography for Kids

Help your child explore chromatography, which is the process of separating colors or pigments, and create a neat art project in the process!

Kindergarten

Science

Activity

Wreath Ornament

Activity

Wreath Ornament

Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.

Preschool

Science

Activity

Paint with Ice

Activity

Paint with Ice

In this fun activity, frozen cubes of paint provide your preschooler with a cool new way to paint a masterpiece.

Preschool

Science

Activity

Make Scented Pumpkins

Activity

Make Scented Pumpkins

Your preschooler will engage his senses by making a scented pumpkin to decorate your house.

Preschool

Science

Activity

Make Your Own Edible Play Dough

Activity

Make Your Own Edible Play Dough

Make an edible play dough with your child to help her develop her sensory and motor skills.

Preschool

Science

Activity

Different Textures

Activity

Different Textures

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery--and then he'll make a texture book!

Kindergarten

Science

Activity

Make a Handprint Butterfly

Activity

Make a Handprint Butterfly

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Kindergarten

Science

Activity

Magnet Art

Activity

Magnet Art

Help your kindergarten or first grade child use his creativity to make a beautiful magnetic patterned structure while discovering the wonders of magnets.

Kindergarten

Science

Activity

Tree Texture

Activity

Tree Texture

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Kindergarten

Science

Activity

Tip Toes

Activity

Tip Toes

Your child will create an adorable Christmas tree from their footprint and practice counting while decorating their tree with objects of a variety of textures.

Preschool

Science

Activity

Cute Snowman

Activity

Cute Snowman

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

1st grade

Science

Activity

Make a Sensory Cloud

Activity

Make a Sensory Cloud

Make scented sensory cloud dough. Add it to a sensory table, activity station, or put it in a baggie for extra at-the-park entertainment!

Kindergarten

Science

Activity

Two-Ingredient Sensory Dough

Activity

Two-Ingredient Sensory Dough

This two-ingredient dough, sometimes called "moon sand," is a quick and cheap way to let kids explore their senses, build fine motor skills, and play.

Preschool

Science

Activity

The 5 Senses Arts & crafts Resources

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