May Baskets
Cut a plate in half. You will need 1 1/2 plates per child. Decorate the bottom of the plates with crayons,…
I Love you to Pieces Picture
Invite children to draw a picture of their mother on the paper. Half a sheet should be big enough. Let…
Rainy Day Umbrellas
Spread glue all over the piece of paper. Sprinkle the blue sugar "rain." Stretch out some cotton…
Clip Hearts
Arrange two or three craft foam hearts as you like. Glue them together. Glue the hearts to the wide end…
Color Matching
Cut out pairs of circles from each color of construction paper. Glue one of each color into the bottom…
Freeze Dance
Have the children spread out. Play the music and let the children dance or copy movements. Randomly stop…
Toss in the Can
Place the can or tub close to the child. Show the child how to toss the ball or beanbag into the can.…
Salt Dough Ornaments
Mix water, oil, and food coloring. Add all dry ingredients and mix well. Knead until smooth. If desired,…
Craft Stick Snowman
Paint six craft sticks white. Let dry. Paint one craft stick black. Let dry. Paint the top 2 inches of…
Paper Bag Wreath
Cut the ragged top off the paper bag. Cut down one side of the bag from top to bottom. Holding the bag…
Yarn-and-Glue Ornaments
Cover your work area with newspaper. Draw a simple shape on a piece of newspaper (such as a square or…
Paper Strip Pumpkin
Cut five strips of orange paper, about 1" wide by 12" long. Fold one strip in half to find…