Easy Preschool Art Activities
By: Highlights Editorial
Designing, preparing and creating crafts isn’t only fun — it's the perfect way for little ones to practice dexterity, emotional aptitude and other important developmental skills.
Turn an ordinary afternoon or quite-time into meaningful creative play with one of these simple yet engaging art activities for preschoolers. You'll spend quality time with your child, while instilling boundless curiosity that will benefit your budding student. Click on each activity to view the supply list and full instructions.
Nature Butterflies
This power-packed craft from High Five magazine helps preschoolers develop fine and gross motor skills, imagination and creativity! You’ll use found objects in nature to create colorful, textured, one-of-a-kind butterflies.
DIY Squishy Toys
Easy-to-make customized squish toys? Best. Craft. EVER! Little ones can smash, squeeze and laugh away stress and energy with these super simple sensory crafts for kids.
Fancy Frames
Help your child practice school and social-emotional skills with crafts as creative and unique as they are. When you’re done, you can hang these frames on the fridge or gift them to family for lasting memories of special moments together.
Scrappy Bugs
You won’t find a cuter bug than these tiny creatures made with everyday recyclables. They’re the perfect crafts for preschoolers — straight from the pages of High Five magazine!
Bug Hotel
What’s better than preschool art activities that also double as science lessons!? Design and build a customized bug hotel with your little one, then learn all about the insects and creatures that are native to your community.
Cardboard Flower Vases
Preschoolers can easily create this surprisingly simple – and meaningful – craft in one sitting. You just need cardboard, a few standard art supplies and a small bouquet of flowers that you can gather during a morning stroll!
‘Floating’ Jellyfish
Kids will channel carefree beach days with these colorful, glowing, “floating” sea creatures. This activity uses common craft and household items. Plus, it’s easy to simplify or embellish based on your child’s age and interests!
These art and craft ideas for preschool-aged kids are the perfect ways to combine skill-building practice with engaging play. Each easy activity creates opportunities for little ones to strengthen problem solving, self-expression and critical thinking — and also gives families the chance to laugh, grow and make lasting memories together.
