activities, crafts, games and other fun projects for preschool aged children
By Nicola Kennedy With Grandparents Day being the first real holiday of the school year (falling on the first Sunday after Labor Day), crafts are typically a special way for children to celebrate the holiday. Different craft ideas that are used on other holidays can also be adapted for Grandparents Day. Here are a few … Read more
With a little felt and some imagination, you can create a felt board your preschooler will have fun playing with time and time again. Felt seems to magically stick to itself which makes for a great take-a-long activity. Create some basic pieces to get started or make special themed sets for different topics or stories. … Read more
Here is a super cute project that’s useful too. Using a recycled shoe box, decorated and cut holes for various items to make the perfect storage container for holding all your preschool craft supplies. You’ll need: Coloring supplies such as crayons, paint and markers Scissors pencil (for adult to poke holes) extra embellishments such as … Read more
Inspired by Eric Carle’s story, The very Hungry Caterpillar, here is a quick and fun craft project to make your own caterpillar. Make your own caterpillar craft, quick and simple: You will need: Paper Scissors Glue Yarn Buttons Crayons or markers How to make it: Cut at least 6 circles of the same size Color … Read more
Here’s a cute project perfect for all your summertime activity planning. Create a ladybug out of paper and use your thumb or finger prints to make the ladybug spots. It’s good practice for fine motor skills and direction following. You will need: Red paper Black crayon Black washable paint or stamping ink Scissors How to … Read more