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Craft Activities for Ages 3-5

 

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Color Creations
Make a vivid impression with distinctive cloths.
Clubhouse Canvas
Drape this no-sew cloth over a box to create a cool playhouse.
Corn Cob Painting
No brushes needed for this painting and printing activity!
Magical Mementos
Let fortune fill your home with these crafty good-luck charms.
Fabric Freeze
Try this cool, artsy activity to learn about physical science.
Sand Painting
Shake up a simple picture.
Squish, Squeeze, and Squirt
Three recipes for playful, pliable summer learning fun
Fab Felt Board
This do-it-yourself craft sets the scene for endless reinvention.
Play Dough Necklace
Craft homemade jewelry with your little artist.
Magic Words
A secret ingredient makes letter play colorfully fun.
Friendly Neighborhood
Set the stage for dramatic adventures when you build your own town.
Talk on a Tin Can Phone
Take a trip back in time with this classic craft.
10 Ways to Entertain a Preschooler and an Older Child
Given the right guidance, preschoolers and grade schoolers often get along famously. Use these tips to help bridge the age gap.
Prehistoric Puppets
Playing dinosaur can be even more engaging with these puppets.

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