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Handprint Butterflies
A great springtime curriculum activity that integrates art, science, and the alphabet. Young ones create butterflies using their own handprints while also learning about the letter X. This is also a great opportunity to talk about the life cycles of caterpillars and butterflies.
Goals:
To reinforce fine motor skills development
To use art for a hands-on way to learn about science and the alphabet
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Valentine Sing-a-long
A simple and engaging craft to help introduce the theme of Valentine's Day while reinforcing rote counting.
Goals:
To help children learn the numbers 1-10
Provide an opportunity to practice rhythmic and listening skills
To have fun singing as a group while celebrating Valentine's Day
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Recycled Wind Chime
Reuse household materials to make a festive, environmentally-friendly craft that is ideal for celebrating Earth Day!
Goals:
To teach children how to recycle common household items from "trash" into "treasure"
For children to have fun creating their own unique wind chimes
To explore the different sounds items make when they swing into each other
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Peek-a-Boo Hatching Chicks
A simple, yet fun craft to celebrate the coming of spring!
Goals:
To celebrate spring through creative arts
To develop fine motor skills
To encourage creativity
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Shamrock Spray
Save your hearts and doilies from Valentine's Day. They make great shamrock shapes for this creative and fun project!
Goals:
To develop fine motor skills
To teach kids how to use 'recycled' art materials to create shamrocks
To create art worthy of display in minutes
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