Art Projects
There is a wide variety of art projects for children to enjoy listed below. The activities do not require many materials and are age appropriate. The different activities help children to build fine motor skills by cutting, gluing, drawing and painting.
Making your own Crayons
Use old/broken crayons to create new crayon shapes by baking them!
Draw a Picture in DETAIL
Child draws an object/a place. Adds details to pictures. Adults help. Detailed thinking that counts!
Teach Symmetry
Adult draws half of a symmetrical object. Child copies and draws the other side.
Tracing hands and feet
Trace child’s hands and feet. Color, date and save! Treasure the growth over time.
Play Doh (by Hasbro)
Creative ideas for things to make with Play Doh are listed. Recipe for Play Doh included.
Watercolors
A simple chant helps teach children how to watercolor easily.
Finger Painting
An activity all kids love to do! Great sensory input for many. Get messy and have fun!
Paper Telescopes
Make telescopes with paper towel cylinders! Simple way to create props for pretend play.
Puppets
Create sock/ bag puppets! Children can use for puppet shows!
Paper Collage/Picture
Child creates a collage by cutting and pasting shapes. Abstract or realistic.
Food Necklaces
Child strings a variety of choices of food onto a string. Fine motor skills are working!
Making Musical Instruments
Learn how to make homemade tambourines, shakers and drums!
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