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Multi-colored Hand Stamps
Make your own handprint stamp, and use all the colors of the rainbow to make this project! As you stamp, you can use the process as an opportunity to talk about differences, working together, and equality. You’ll need A “block” to make your stamp on. We used a piece of linoleum, but […]
Simple Animal Masks
Dress up is always a favorite around here, no matter the occasion. Today we made this simple, but cool masks using only some basic supplies. Maybe you’ll be able to tell (or maybe not!) we were inspired after a talk about how Eric Carle might make his artwork in some of our favorite books, like […]
Play Binoculars from Cardboard Tubes
Birdwatching is a great winter activity for your preschoolers. With these “binoculars” they will feel like a pro! All you need is some fun duct tape and cardboard tubes. Save the rolls from paper products for this project. Lay out a strip of tape – twelve inches should be plenty – sticky side up. Lay […]
Ramps, Tubes, and Balls: Enriching Creative Play
Why is it the box the toy came in is more engaging than the toy? Because children get to use their imagination, be creative, and build an experience bigger than any toy can create! Creating an atmosphere of enriching creative play doesn’t have to be hard. Here’s some ideas to get you started: – balls, […]
Cereal Box Scribble Bookshelf
Have you ever wondered what on earth to do with all your preschooler’s scribbles? Here’s a great idea that will help keep the playroom neat too. You will need: An empty cereal box (I used a double-bag size one from Costco), scribbled coloring sheets (or any other interesting paper), scissors, and glue. Have your preschooler […]
DIY Play Camera Necklace
Kids love pretending to take pictures! This activity lets them make their own camera to play with. You will need: craft foam, pencil, scissors, and glue. It’s also helpful to have straight and round objects to trace, a hole punch, and some string. Cut a rectangle from the foam of whatever size you would like […]
DIY Musical Instruments: Cereal Box Guitar
Musical instruments are all the rage at my house recently. Last week my preschoolers put on a ‘marching band’ where everybody was a drummer (ear-splitting!) and had a blast. I thought it was about time to expand their instrument selection, so when we emptied a box of cereal I knew just what to make. For […]
Easy Geometric String Art for Preschoolers
Encourage fine motor skills and pattern making with this easy-too-make geometric string art project! There’s a number of ways to complete this project. We used Cardboard A marker to trace a circle Styrofoam plate Scissors (and for thicker cardboard, a utility knife) A variety of embroidery floss or yarn tape We made two string […]