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Creative ways to engage Pre-k learners in the visual arts with little to no support.
Please note: Many of these activities require specific materials, which would need to be purchased. Please plan accordingly.
For "free" projects, look for the section labeled Upcycle (coming soon) for projects using materials from around the house.
Pattern Blocks
Pattern Blocks
Pour out the pattern blocks and watch your kiddo create!
You can also challenge them to make different things like a fire truck, a flower, or a tree.
MIX IT UP!
MIX IT UP!
Let your kiddo explore color mixing, while you work at the table with other kids! They can even draw over the picture when its dry!
- Shaving cream and Food Coloring (see link for details)
- Watercolors (only set out red, yellow, and blue)
- Old washable markers set to soak in water (see link for details)
Noodle and/or Bean Mosaic
Noodle and/or Bean Mosaic
Get out piece of air-dry clay, and set out the noodles and beans for your kiddo to choose from. No glue needed!
Challenge them to tell a story in their art!
Suncatcher
Suncatcher
Get some contact paper, and a cut up some colored scraps of paper and set your kiddo to work!
Tissue paper can be fun because it lets the light in like stained glass.
** Don't worry about the shape while your kiddo is working. You can cut out any design when they have finished placing their paper pieces.
Marshmallow Sculptures
Marshmallow Sculptures
Create an edible sculpture with marshmallows and pretzels!
(This is so much fun for everyone!)
Food Printing
Food Printing
Use fruits and vegetables to make fun prints! These make great cards, or festive decorations!
You can use any almost any produce for stamping. Check out how other artists did this project by following the link below!See link for details!Produce Options: Lettuce heartsApplesBrussels SproutsPeppersPears (unripe)PotatosCarrots
Nature Portraits
Nature Portraits
Go on a nature walk, then set your kiddo to work building a self portrait with the treasures they find! See link for details!
Found Object Portraits
Found Object Portraits
Gotta stay in? Collect junk from around the house! Buttons, and pins, rubberbands, and an old toothbrush!
Then see if you can build your face! See Link for details!
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