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Craft Activities for Ages 3-5

Craft Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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Squish, Squeeze, and Squirt
Three recipes for playful, pliable summer learning fun
Go Fly a Kite!
This cooperative project takes advantage of springtime breezes.
3-D Family Tree
Let nature inspire a special memento.
P&C November 2006 birdhouse project
Hanging Bird House
by Megan Pflug
Feather a nest for the songbirds in your yard.
Expressive T-Shirts
by Megan Pflug
Kids will love creating these Jackson Pollock-inspired fashion statements.
Make a Kite
Ready to craft your own custom kite? It's easy breezy!
Super-Size Stringing Beads
by Risa Young
Make a set of chunky, oversize beads.
Frame It
Encourage your child to discover his eye for photography and the joy of displaying his work.
My House
Explore the concepts of shelter and family life with this building activity.
P&C November 2006 Dog House project
Decorate a Doghouse
by Megan Pflug
Create a home for a toy to enjoy.
Fab Felt Board
This do-it-yourself craft sets the scene for endless reinvention.
Sponge Boat
Scrub-a-dub-dub, so much fun in the tub!
Lace Up a Shape Card
Connecting the dots with a ribbon sharpens shape recognition and fine-motor skills.
The Great Gracie Chase Game
Can your child find the runaway dog?

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