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Arts for Ages 3-5

Arts for Ages 3-5

 

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Corn Cob Painting
No brushes needed for this painting and printing activity!
Butterflies
Use common kitchen supplies to create a colorful critter.
Easy-to-Make Costumes
Simple templates create an endless variety of costumes.
Contact Paper Collage
This sticky situation is perfect for young children.

Painting & Drawing ActivitiesSee all

Bathtub Body Paint
Easy-off paint adds a new twist to playing in the tub.
The Real Me
Draw and compare two self-portraits.
Circle Art
by Robin Smith
Compose a canvas of rainbow-colored circles to create a work of modern art.
Soap Shapes
by Megan Pflug
Clean up, clean up with these silly shapes!

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Have a Tambourine Jamboree
by Robin Smith
Make this simple rhythm maker to get a party started.
Music From Around the World
by Risa Young
Explore culture and harmony with rhythm and tunes.
What's Shaking?
by Risa Young
Conduct sound experiments by making these easy rhythm instruments.
The Language of Music
by Risa Young
Use rhythm instruments to communicate without words.

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