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Craft Activities for Ages 3-5

Craft Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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Round the World
Imagine becoming a world traveler with an individualized storybook.
Five Little Monkeys
These homemade finger puppets will have your child singing and giggling.
Skinny Sculptures
by Robin Smith
Bendable wire and clay shows how the human figure takes shape.
Fabric Freeze
Try this cool, artsy activity to learn about physical science.
P&C April 2007 Windstock project
Winsome Wind Sock
by Megan Pflug
Watch what the weather can do.
Search and Sort
Use wrapping paper or magazines to make your own matching game cards.
Winter Wonderland Mobile
Create an indoor winter wonderland with this cool craft for ages 4-5.
Come Along With Me!
Give new life to a well-loved stuffed animal by making it into a pull toy.
Friendly Neighborhood
Set the stage for dramatic adventures when you build your own town.
Make a Mother's Day
Celebrate Mom with one or all of these handmade gifts.
Shadow Art
Use a flashlight to see shapes!
Binders Keepers
by Risa Young
Make a school-year memory book
Flower Power
Flower fabric prints make great gifts.
It's the Great Pumpkin
by Ellen Church
Discover all that this versatile seasonal food can become.

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