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Craft Activities for Ages 3-5

Craft Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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P&C April 2007 Windstock project
Winsome Wind Sock
by Megan Pflug
Watch what the weather can do.
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.
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.
Spoon Puppets
Dish out creativity with this rainy-day activity.
Creative Collage
by Risa Young
Turn everyday photos into a work of art as unique as your family itself.
Make a Machine
by Robin Smith
Imagination is the key to invention in this open-ended activity.
It's the Great Pumpkin
by Ellen Church
Discover all that this versatile seasonal food can become.
Custom Calendar
by Risa Young
Teach your child about time while creating a perfect gift for Grandma.
5 Clever, Inexpensive Souvenirs
Try these suggestions for bringing home a more meaningful keepsake from your next family trip.

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