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Craft Activities for Ages 3-5

Craft Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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Stained Glass Windows
Shed some light on geometric shapes!
Sponge Prints
Explore textures and shapes while your toddler makes prints.
Twinkle Stars
Help your little one make stars that really sparkle!
Family Picture Quilt
A lesson in your own history is the secret treasure of this project.
Our Town
by Risa Young
Perfect for play dates: Help kids work together to create a community.
Take-Along Hopscotch
by Robin Smith
Make your own mat and play this traditional game anywhere, indoors or out.
Crayon Creations
by Ellen Church
Innovative ways to draw, explore, and experiment with crayons.
Make a Memory Box
by Risa Young
This treasure box is perfect for precious photos, special letters, found items, and more.
Create a Special Book for Their Special Moments
Capturing memories and milestones is easy with a simple scrapbook.
You Can Count on Me
Learn about sorting, counting, and saving with a homemade piggy bank.
uncooked pasta arranged in shape of frame
Picture This Pattern
Patterns are everywhere on this special frame — make one with your child.
Thirsty for More
Easy and inventive ways to make awesome items out of empty water bottles
Birthday Book
Celebrate reading with a homemade book on a favorite topic: Birthdays!
Match the Machines
by Risa Young
Turn on your child's fascination with how things work with a simple homemade game.

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